Nutrition
Advisory Group
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Founded in 1994, the NAG began with nine members and currently has over 60 members and affiliates from the zoo community, academia, and industry. The science of nutrition is an integral component
to the management of zoo animals and must be addressed in a scientific and
professional manner. The formation of the NAG gave the discipline, and/or
practice of nutrition appropriate recognition. The NAG facilitates improved
communication and coordination among nutritionists and those requiring nutrition
information (i.e., AZA management groups, AZA member institutions). This year
the NAG appointed an international liaison to help the group recognize and work
with our foreign counterparts. The NAG has welcomed members from around the
globe since the origination of the group. The purpose of the liaison is to bring
attention to the concerns of foreign animal care institutions housing or working
with SSP species and TAGs and to ensure consideration of these concerns by the
NAG when guidelines and protocols are developed. The NAG helps provide leverage
for accomplishing projects, research and or dealing with zoo nutrition and
industry problems. Disciplinary function (the science of comparative nutrition) – understanding the biology/nutrition of the animals
Practical function (the practice of zoo nutrition) – diet formulation and feeding animals
Please write to us for info about the NAG. Steering Committee members click here. Website updated 6/1/03 |