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GFMM desk: AFIA, the American Feed Industry Association brings together 178 leaders in the liquid feed industry at their 49th annual symposium (LFS) on liquid feed. Listening from experts about the latest news, research and innovation in the liquid feed industry, and recognizes outstanding individuals.
“We definitely learned a lot at this year’s Liquid Feed Symposium,” said Paul Davis, director of quality, animal food safety and education at the AFIA. “True to the theme of the symposium, we examined where the industry is, took a deep dive into the meat of current issues and then considered what’s in store for the future.”
LFS attendees heard from several speakers on myriad topics. Robin White of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University prompted the question of what might happen if animal protein is removed from food systems. She explained that a change in the system for one purpose, such as to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, can come with collateral impacts, such as running the risk of needing to produce more food and manage more nutrient deficiencies, while only making a small dent in reducing emissions.
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“The issue at hand is not necessarily the production of any one animal, it’s the rising population,” White said. “The growing population is putting a force on animal production and this force is what is causing these (GHG) challenges.”
LFS covered many other topics, including providing updates on ingredients, the global cattle market, the rise of cell-cultured meat, the future of antibiotics in animal agriculture and more.
Other highlights of the symposium included the induction of the Liquid Feed Hall of Fame and a silent and live auction to Joe Harris, which, for the Kenny Berg Research and Education Fund, raised more than $6,500. Funded by AFIA's Public Charity Institute for Feed Education and Research, this fund supports feed industry-specific projects run by land grant universities.
About AFIA
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is a not-for-profit organization that represents the feed industry in industry-wide events, national and state legislation, etc. Members of the AFIA include livestock feed manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, pet food manufacturers, supplier companies, regional and state associations, and international firms. The AFIA currently has over 550 members including the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the United Soybean Board. The AFIA collaborates with associations and organizations such as the Association of American Feed Control Officials and the Institute for Feed Education & Research.
Note that the 50th Annual Liquid Feed Symposium will be held on September 15-17, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Source: Online/SZK
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