For Immediate Release
International Poultry Expo
Tucker, Ga. - November 7, 2024

New Workshop to Discuss What Hot Topics Are Keeping Animal Feed Industry Up at Night

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will be hosting an educational program tackling hot topics facing the animal food industry at the upcoming International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), happening Jan. 28-30, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga. The program, “What’s Keeping the Feed Industry Up at Night?” will be held on Jan. 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. - noon ET.

“The animal feed industry is constantly evolving to meet nutritional requirements and address animal health challenges,” said Paul Davis, Ph.D., AFIA’s director of quality, animal food safety and education. “This symposium will bring together voices from the industry to provide attendees with a better understanding of some of the current challenges in which manufacturers are adapting.”

This two-hour program will feature speakers on highly pathogenic avian influenza and its recent presence in dairy cows, the ongoing battle against African swine fever and its implication in feed production, and the challenge of bridging the nutrient gap when animal genetics outpace published requirements. This program has been approved for two continuing education credits through the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists.

“What’s Keeping the Feed Industry Up at Night?” registration is now open. Those interested in attending the session are encouraged to register by Jan. 10, to receive the early-bird rate of $79. Full agenda and registration information is available on AFIA’s website here. IPPE registration is also open, with a discounted price of $85 available through Jan. 10. 

ABOUT IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).  

ABOUT AFIA 
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization’s membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry—manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA’s members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-whole grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

ABOUT the Meat Institute 
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute’s hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

ABOUT USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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