Effects of Supplementary Amino Acids in an All-Corn Diet on the Growth and Metabolic Performance of Young Rats and Pigs

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First, I wish to express my most sincere appreciation and love for my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Grosbach. It has been their care, instruction and physical and spiritual support that has made it possible for me to complete this undertaking. My appreciation is also extended to my advisor, Dr. A.J. Lewis. His interest in myself and his knowledge and expertise in the field of nutrition has made my studies most interesting and fulfilling. Appreciation is also extended to Drs. B.D. Moser and E.R. Peo, Jr. for their interest and instruction that has added much to the completion of my degree. I give special thanks to the lab crew, Mary Barnes and Cecilia Stodd, for their help and understanding patience, and to the many undergrads for the fine work done in connection with my experiments. Last, but not least, my sincere appreciation is expressed to my fellow graduate students, R. The time we have spent with one another is invaluable and irreplaceable. Having worked, studied and relaxed together, this relationship represents a maJor portion on of my real education. I am proud to have worked with so many fine people.