American Society of Animal Science

Publisher of the Journal of Animal Science

www.asas.org

ASAS Annual Meeting

July 24-28, 2001

Indiana Convention Center

Indianapolis, IN

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For information contact:

Lisa Cobb

Phone: 217-356-3182

E-Mail: lisac@assochq.org

Meyer Receives 2001 Omega Protein Innovative Research Award

Terry A. Meyer was honored with the Omega Protein Innovative Research Award at the American Society of Animal Science Awards banquet in Indianapolis on Friday, July 27. This award promotes and rewards original and innovative research using marine fish products in nutritional programs for swine, poultry, beef, dairy, horses, aquaculture, and companion or exotic animals.

Meyer received his B.S. in Agricultural Science from Northwest Missouri State University, after which he obtained a M.S. from South Dakota State University concentrating on the effects of salt and whey on the performance of weanling pigs. After working a year in the swine feed industry, Meyer is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky under the direction of Dr. Merlin Lindemann. His studies are on fish oil and it’s unique n-3 fatty acid properties in relation to the potential fatty acid needs of the weanling pig.

The Omega Protein Innovative Research Award is sponsored by Omega Protein.