American Dairy Science Association

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July 21-25, 2002 - 2002 Joint Annual Meeting - Quebec City, Canada

Gaines awarded 2002 Omega Protein Innovative Research Award

Aaron M. Gaines is this year’s recipient of the Omega Protein Award. The award, sponsored by Omega Protein, will be presented during the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting, July 21-25 in Quebec City.

Gaines graduated magna cum laude in May 1999 from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in agriculture science. After graduation, Aaron he worked in the feed industry for United Feeds as a research assistant.

At United Feeds, he gained considerable interest in swine nutrition and decided to pursue a M.S. degree in animal sciences. In the fall of 2000, Gaines began his master’s degree at the University of Missouri under the direction of Dr. Gary Allee. During his graduate program, Gaines has conducted several experiments in both the laboratory and commercial pork production settings. His research has included the effect of the starter feeding program on nursery and grow-finish pig performance, evaluation of modified grains for growing swine and poultry, nutritional and environmental effects of pigs fed high amino acid diets, pre- and postweaning growth of pigs injected with glucocorticoids, and nutritional modifications that enhance immune response.

Gaines was recently awarded a graduate competition award and the National Pork Board award at the 2002 Midwest Animal Sciences meeting. After completion of his M.S. degree in August, Aaron plans to pursue a Ph.D. Eventually, he hopes to obtain an industry position and continue research in swine nutrition.

The Omega Protein Innovative Research Award promotes and rewards original and innovative research using marine fish products (meal or oil) in nutritional programs for swine, poultry, beef, dairy, horses, aquaculture, and companion or exotic animals. The winner(s) receive a monetary award.

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