News published on July 22, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. – In its mission-driven work to provide the U.S. animal food industry with tools to support industry members in developing and advancing internal sustainability programs, the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) has added new materials to its Animal Food Industry Sustainability Toolkit. The new resource defines 16 material issue areas identified as impor ...
News published on July 11, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is now accepting nominations until July 26 for its Liquid Feed Hall of Fame Award, which will be presented on Sept.11 at its Liquid Feed Symposium in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“The presentation of the Liquid Feed Hall of Fame Award has become a staple at the annual AFIA Liquid Feed Symposium,” said Paul Davis, Ph.D., AFI ...
News published on January 9, 2024
The annual Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit will once again be held at the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. Sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Meat Institute, the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in room B-405/406 on Tuesday, ...
News published on December 12, 2023
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) is proud to announce the launch of its new website at ifeeder.org.
Since 2009, IFEEDER has built a reputation as a trusted resource for inquiries about the animal food industry’s role in U.S. agriculture. IFEEDER works with diverse partners from across the animal food and broader food and agricultural sector, alo ...
News published on October 24, 2023
Attendee registration and general housing for the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) opened on Oct. 16. Attendees will EXPERIENCE IT ALL at the world's largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat and poultry, and those involved in feed manufacturing. With more than 588,500 square feet of exhibit ...
News published on July 18, 2023
Written by: Leah Wilkinson / AFIA Vice President of Public Policy & Education
Some of the best advice I received as a young professional was to hone my skills to make the “elevator pitch” – you know, being able to introduce yourself and share a key point or two all in a short enough time that you could do so on a quick elevator ride with someone. That skill has h ...
News published on July 18, 2023
The Institute for Feed Education and Research's Executive Director Lara Moody recently had the opportunity to moderate a panel exploring the path to sustainable feed. As the agrifood sector seeks opportunities to use feed to reduce the environmental footprint of animal production, the discussion focused on the importance of innovation in its many forms — linking solutions from feedstuff pr ...
Article published the February 15, 2023
This past week, there has been an uptick in social media videos and news stories perpetuating false claims about commercial chicken feed and its impact on the availability and price of eggs. To better understand how diet relates to a hen’s egg output, I spoke with our resident animal nutritionist, Paul Davis, Ph.D. Davis has a doctorate in animal nutrition and the added benefit of being able ...
News published on January 28, 2022
“Exceeding expectations” is the recurrent theme expressed by attendees and exhibitors alike at the 2022 IPPE. Despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus, strong crowds, busy exhibitors and great energy has been evident throughout the trade show floor. This year, IPPE has more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space and 1,140-plus exhibitors. Attendee numbers will be released ...
News published on May 17, 2021
This award is given to recognize distinctive work demonstrating sound research in poultry nutrition in the last 10 years. This is an annual award.
Sergio Vieira
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Sergio was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil and has bachelor in Agronomy and a master’s degree in Animal Sciences, both from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRG ...