The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) has released reports specific to different species examining how disruptions in the vitamin and amino acid supply chain have impacted U.S. meat production.
The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) has 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 cases 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.
For example, stakeholders in the layer industry can compare the impact of an absence of specific vitamins and amino acids on the production of eggs, whereas producers raising chickens for food can review the broiler report for the impact on yields and flock survival rates. Other stakeholders may investigate the direct impacts of reduced access to lysine and several B vitamins, which are important to both turkey and swine diets.
As a bonus, each report contains new insights from industry professionals. The compiled responses from technical experts and industry nutritionists reflect practical implications from their daily, hands-on experience. IFEEDER staff presented a TECHTalks session to discuss the reports during IPPE 2026, held in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Together, the species reports underscore the essential role that vitamins and amino acids play in supporting animals, thereby providing stable and affordable supplies of animal protein for U.S. consumers.
The species mini reports for swine, broilers, layers, and turkeys are now available at IFEEDER.org. Species reports for dairy and beef production will be available later this winter.
