Underscore USSEC’s dedication to elevating global industry standards and fostering innovation within the feed and animal protein production sectors.
The U.S. Soybean Export Council’s Southeast Asia team hosted over 200 participants at two technical events in Bali, Indonesia, from May 27 – 31, 2024. The Raw Material & Food Biosecurity Workshop (May 27 – 28, 2024) and the 30th regional Feed Technology & Animal Nutrition Conference (May 29 – 31, 2024) brought together leading experts and technical professionals to discuss the latest challenges and advancements in the animal feed industry.
By 2050, Asia’s urban population is projected to nearly double from 1.6 billion to 3 billion. This urbanization will significantly increase livestock production and animal protein consumption, particularly chicken, pork and aquaculture, driving a rise in livestock feed production.
The events in Bali highlighted key topics relevant to the livestock and poultry feed industry, including modern animal nutrition technologies, precision nutrition through Artificial Intelligence, advancements in feed manufacturing and systems, biosecurity measures, disease management, and sustainable farming practices. Updates on industry threats, such as African Swine Fever, were presented, alongside strategies for regional recovery. These discussions underscored the need for industry-wide standards and the importance of continued collaboration to shape the future of feed and animal nutrition globally.
Along with regional feed industry updates, attendees learned about the added value of soy products in animal feed and the advantages of U.S. Soy including its consistency, sustainability, reliability, quality and nutrient content – specifically its higher levels of digestible amino acids and metabolized energy. These qualities lead to better livestock performance, lower diet costs and superior value for soybean meal users. Discussions also highlighted the economic benefits of using U.S. Soy for optimized feed formulations,
including lower carbon footprint for production of U.S. soybean meal compared to soybean meal from other origins
Timothy Loh, Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Oceania at USSEC, said, “These events enable USSEC to unite key stakeholders in the soybean value chain, fostering and expanding global collaboration. I am confident that together we can build a resilient, sustainable, and thriving U.S. Soy industry, ensuring access to high-quality protein and contributing to global food security.”
