NEWS 114 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 Amid growing concern over a fragile and conflict-prone world, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) hosted a landmark global gathering to advance inclusive dialogue and the formation of transformative alliances for a more secure, healthier future. The Global Conference on Biological Threat Reduction took place on October 28-30 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. Bringing together experts from a variety of fields, the event offered a platform to discuss rising security risks and strategies to bridge the biological threat reduction gap. Animal pathogens continue to cause devastation worldwide, with the risks associated with their misuse continuing to be real and evolving. The data paint a staggering picture: With over 75% of emerging diseases and 80% of agents with bioterrorist potential being zoonotic in nature, animal health emerges as a key pillar of global health security. Other figures show that production animals account for 40% of the global agriculture value, and nearly 1 in 5 people depend on production animals for their income. “In our increasingly connected and complex world, global health security is also a matter of national security, which makes veterinarians the frontline of defense. Yet, protecting against biological threats requires united action across sectors: Security, human, animal and environmental health,” said Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran, Director General at WOAH. Read more>> WOAH highlights animal health as key to global biosecurity Photo: WOAH The CCPA Group unveiled an ambitious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) roadmap, reinforcing its long-standing engagement in sustainable livestock production. Building on three decades of research and innovation in animal nutrition, the French company now aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030. Since the 1990s, CCPA has positioned itself as a pioneer in responsible animal nutrition through initiatives such as Phyto-Expertise-based feed solutions, ISO 14001 certification, and the development of low-methane nutritional strategies like Vivactiv’®. The company has also been active in collective sustainability projects, including Duralim and Valoralim. In 2021, CCPA officially integrated CSR into its core business strategy, and in 2024, it launched a structured roadmap to accelerate progress toward environmental and social objectives. The strategy is built around four key pillars: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, responsible sourcing, eco-designed innovation, and employee well-being. Recent modelling work within the company suggests that nutritional optimization alone can lower the carbon footprint of animal production by up to 15%. To support this approach, Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) are now being systematically applied across its R&D programs, with the goal of covering 80% of its product portfolio by 2030. CCPA’s roadmap also includes collaboration with suppliers through a Responsible Purchasing Charter and the integration of environmental performance metrics in innovation and production processes. Read more>> CCPA Group targets 30% emissions cut by 2030 Photo: CCPA Group
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