NEWS 94 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2025 Novus poultry experts will be sharing insights on getting more from soybeans and leveraging sustainability efforts at the 22nd Encuentro Avícola del Pacífico/Pacific Poultry Meet, June 4-5, 2025, at the Pacific Valley Event Center in Colombia. “Reports suggest that the poultry industry in Colombia will continue its upward trend in the coming years,” says Alessandro Lima, Novus Commercial Director for Latin America. “Knowing this, nutritionists, veterinarians and producers in the country are hungry for knowledge that will help them be competitive in the growing market.” Gonzalo Rueda, Novus Technical Services Manager for Colombia, will present findings on anti-nutritional factors in soybeans and how they impact nutrient availability and bird performance in a presentation titled, Advances in the use of Protease in the Control of Trypsin Inhibitors in Soybeans. “With so many factors impacting the profitability of poultry production, it’s vital that producers and nutritionists understand how to get more from feed materials, especially soybean meal,” Rueda explains. “Soybean genetics and processing result in variability that impacts the amount of protein accessible to the bird. My presentation explains the different reasons for this challenge and offers actionable solutions so producers and nutritionists can get the most from the diet.” Gonzalo Rueda’s talk will begin at 9:00 a.m. local time on June 4. Read more>> The European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) welcomed the European Commission’s new workstream as an integral part of the new Vision for Agriculture and Food, dedicated to shaping a long-term forward-looking strategy for sustainable, resilient, and competitive EU livestock and aquaculture production. FEFAC commended the commission’s inclusive approach, which recognises the diversity of livestock systems across Europe and the pivotal role and contribution of the animal feed sector in supporting the successful transition of the EU’s livestock and aquaculture sectors. Wishing full success for the EU’s vision and the new workstream on livestock, FEFAC President, Pedro Cordero, stated: “FEFAC would like to express our sincere appreciation for the comprehensive, outcome-focussed, and pragmatic approach taken by the EC in its Vision for Agriculture and Food, particularly regarding livestock. We fully agree that the sector requires a forward-looking strategy that acknowledges the diversity and resilience of livestock production across Europe and supports its sustainable competitiveness.” FEFAC underscored that feed represents the single largest production cost for livestock and aquaculture systems—ranging from 40% to 80% of total costs, pending on the animal species and production system. Therefore, FEFAC states it is essential that the new workstream addresses all relevant EU policy areas impacting feed production costs to strengthen the competitiveness of European farmers in an overarching, cross-cutting approach. Read more>> Novus experts to share insights on soybean efficiency and sustainability FEFAC announces support for EC's new workstream Photo: Novus Photo: Freepik
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