RESEARCH TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY/MEAT QUALITY, REDUCE FOOD SAFETY PATHOGENS, & MINIMIZE IMPACT OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ON ENVIRONMENT

Objective

Research and develop scientific information to increase efficiency of production while maintaining lean, high quality beef cattle, sheep and swine. The research will be conducted at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) and other mutually agreed upon sites. Research conducted at USMARC and the mutually agreed upon sites will be collaborative efforts in which both the University and ARS co-lead in the preparation, planning, and execution of experiments.

Investigators

Koohmaraie M

Institution

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Start date

2003

End date

2008

Funding Source

Agricultural Research Service

Project number

5438-31000-085-03S

Accession number

407778