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 from 10 a.m. to noon (ET) on Jan. 29, 2025.

“The animal feed industry is constantly evolving to meet nutritional requirements and address animal health challenges,” said Dr. Paul Davis, AFIA 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 (ASF) and its implication in feed production, and the challenge of bridging the nutrient gap when animal genetics outpace published requirements.

The half-hour educational sessions include:

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This program has been approved for two continuing education credits through the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists, according to the news release.

Registration is now open for “What’s Keeping the Feed Industry Up at Night?” 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.

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

AFIA is 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 members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-whole grain ingredients used in the country.

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The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat in the U.S., providing hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities.

USPOULTRY serves its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services.