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Over 60 industry professionals gathered last week for the American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) annual Equipment Manufacturers Conference (EMC), held in Bonita Springs, Fla. Hosted by AFIA’s Equipment Manufacturers Committee, this year’s conference embraced the theme, “Feed Industry 4.0 - Leveraging Emerging Technologies,” with sessions covering regulatory updates, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.  

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce the addition of Andi Harizi as its accountant, effective Nov. 4.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) congratulates President-elect Donald Trump for winning the U.S. presidential election today, sending him to the White House for a second term in January 2025. AFIA President and Chief Executive Officer Constance Cullman issued the following statement following Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s concession from the race. 

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), in collaboration with the Pet Food Institute (PFI) and North American Renderers Association (NARA), is hosting an educational program focused on the role the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) plays in overseeing animal food product facility inspections, processing import permits and export health certificates, and negotiating market access with global trading partners. “APHIS and Industry: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Importing/Exporting Animal Products” will be hosted Jan. 29, 2025, in conjunction with the International Processing & Production Expo, happening Jan. 28-30, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) thanked the Food and Drug Administration for publishing final guidance today that will allow animal food manufacturers to continue using ingredients, previously reviewed for safety and published in the 2024 Association of American Feed Control Officials’ (AAFCO) Official Publication, in products sold in interstate commerce. The AAFCO Official Publication is the main resource state and international regulators use for ensuring domestic and global acceptance of safety for animal food ingredients, so without the FDA’s nod, the use of hundreds of ingredients could have been at risk for sale within the United States.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and Vietnam Small Animal Veterinary Association (VSAVA) wrapped up a successful Super Pet Fest event this past Saturday, as part of its recently launched Pet Health Month campaign. The event brought together over 1,000 pet owners and leading veterinary experts, connecting many veterinarians with pet owners, while creating a space for sharing meaningful interactions and learning experiences.

As part of its recently launched Pet Health Month campaign in Vietnam, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), in collaboration with the Vietnamese Small Animal Veterinary Association (VSAVA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) brought together more than 120 students from the veterinary community for an in-depth workshop at the Nong Lam University (University of Agriculture and Forestry) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pets are beloved family members in Vietnam, and their health and well-being is increasingly important to pet owners, yet many pet owners are not meeting their pets’ basic needs, such as providing complete and quality nutrition, maintaining a vaccination schedule and regularly visiting their veterinarian. As each pet has unique physical and biological needs, this raises concerns about the long-term impact on their health and longevity.