Foreword to the Iowa State University
2008 Animal Industry Report

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Ames, IA 50011-3150
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January 2008


It is with great pleasure that we at Iowa State University bring you this annual report of the research activities that relate to the animal agriculture industries. This report combines research reports from faculty associated with various departments on campus, including Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Animal Science, Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Plant Pathology, Economics, and Veterinary Diagnostics and Production Animal Medicine as well as scientists with the USDA/ARS units. In addition, research as it relates to the Beef, Dairy, Equine, Poultry, Sheep, and Swine industries in the state of Iowa is included. The research reported here is supported by the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station.

As you read through the research reports you will find a variety of research as it relates to the animal agriculture industries in Iowa. Some research relates to improving production efficiencies while other research relates to improving environmental quality and animal product food safety. These all are important aspects of keeping animal agriculture strong and viable and contributing to the economy and quality of life in Iowa. I hope you read the research reports and feel free to contact the authors of any report if you need further information.

This year's Animal Industry Report is dedicated to Dr. Tim Stahly who passed away suddenly this past year. Dr. Stahly was a nationally known swine nutritionist who spent many years of his life working to improve the swine nutrition programs in the United States.

Sincerely,


Maynard Hogberg
Professor and Chair
Department of Animal Science