NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2026 113 The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) announced the release of four species reports, detailing the nutrition and production impacts of vitamin and amino acid supply chain disruptions on four food animals (broiler chickens, laying hens, turkeys and swine). These reports stem from the larger report, “The Strategic Assessment on the Impact of Vitamin and Amino Acid Supply Chain Disruptions on U.S. Food Security," released in November 2025. Each mini report, released during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), distills how disruptions in access to essential feed ingredients could affect that species’ health and productivity, producer viability and the broader U.S. food supply. “These species-specific analyses help translate the broader findings of the strategic assessment into real-world implications for individual livestock sectors,” said Lara Moody, IFEEDER’s Executive Director. “Understanding the unique vulnerabilities and consequences for each species is critical to strengthening supply chain resilience and protecting U.S. food security.” While the original strategic assessment thoroughly outlines the use case for eight vitamins and amino acids as well as the consequences of disruptions in the supply of these nutrients, the shorter reports enable companies, researchers, feed manufacturers and policymakers to hone the animals most relevant to their decision-making. Read more>> The Government of Indonesia issued Minister of Agriculture Regulation (Permentan) No. 32 of 2025 on the Implementation of Animal Welfare. This regulation serves as a key legal foundation to ensure that livestock management practices are aligned with animal welfare principles. In addition, it supports poultry production systems that meet animal welfare standards, including cage-free egg production systems. The Director of Veterinary Public Health at the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture, I Ketut Wiratha, emphasized that rising food demand requires livestock production systems that prioritize not only efficiency but also ethical principles. According to him, animal welfare is closely linked to livestock productivity, food safety, and public trust. He stressed that animal welfare is not merely a moral issue but an essential element in safeguarding food quality and ensuring the sustainability of the livestock sector. He also added that animal welfare forms part of Indonesia’s global commitments under the One Health framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Wiratha further noted that public awareness regarding the ethical treatment of animals continues to grow, with consumers becoming increasingly critical of how animals are raised and slaughtered. Therefore, continuous education and sustained oversight along the entire food production chain are crucial to encouraging changes in attitudes and behaviors toward practices that place a greater emphasis on animal welfare, he explained during an online event on December 16, 2025. Read more>> Vitamin and amino acid supply disruptions under spotlight in new IFEEDER reports Animal welfare rules drive cage-free transition in Indonesia Source: Lever Foundation
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