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National Turkey Federation Recognizes Turkey Researcher
Dr. Sally Noll Recipient of NTF’s 2008 Research Award
Washington, D.C., July 23, 2008 -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Sherrie Rosenblatt, National Turkey Federation
202-898-0100 ext. 7227, srosenblatt@turkeyfed.org
Dr. Sally Noll, poultry extension and researcher at the University of Minnesota,
is the 2008 recipient of the National Turkey Federation (NTF) Research Award
for her excellence in providing the turkey industry with science-based, practical
solutions for turkey production. The award was presented to Noll at the 2008
Poultry Science Association’s (PSA) Annual Meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario,
Canada.
In selecting Noll for the award, NTF members cited her research in the area
of turkey amino acid and the use of alternative ingredients in turkey diets
to maximize breast meat yield and economic return. This research has had direct
applications on turkey production throughout North America. Her work with Distillers
Dried Grain and Solubles (DDGS), a byproduct of ethanol production, has also
been a cornerstone for the education of the poultry industry regarding DDGS
effectiveness in turkey rations. Her other recent research projects look at
beak trimming and feed shape and size to determine the effect on liveweight
performance and avian pneumovirus vaccination programs.
“With the increased feed costs, Dr. Noll’s research on efficient
alternative feed ingredients is very timely and useful,” said Dr. Michael
Rybolt, NTF’s director of scientific and regulatory affairs, “Her
research on such a wide range of turkey industry related issues makes her most
deserving of this award.”
Noll received her Ph.D. degree from the University of Minnesota. During her
22 years in poultry extension, Noll has gained the respect of her peers as being
one of the key primary turkey nutrition and management experts. Noll also coordinated
the educational program for the Midwest Poultry Federation meetings during the
1990s. Through her guidance, this meeting earned the reputation as a premier
industry education experience for both technical and practical applications.
Noll is on PSA Board of Directors and currently serves as second vice president.
She has also served the PSA as associate editor of their magazine from 1994-1999
and 2002-2007.
Noll received an award of $1,000 for her outstanding record of turkey research
published during the six preceding years. The NTF Research Award is presented
in even-numbered years.
About the National Turkey Federation
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for all segments
of the $8 billion turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities
that increase demand for its members' products by protecting and enhancing their
ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products.
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