Associations and Agencies

IFEEDER shares recent accomplishments, research in annual report

10.29.2020

The Institute for Feed Education and Research continues to work with other industry partners to study sustainability, feed ingredients, virus transmission, and support the industry as a whole.

Pet industry events postponed, cancelled amid COVID-19 outbreak

Updated: Pet industry events postponed, canceled and gone virtual amid COVID-19 concerns

10.29.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Several conferences and gatherings have been pushed back or canceled altogether as coronavirus causes widespread community lockdowns.

Cassie Jones, Ph.D., associate professor of animal sciences and industry at KSU, was named AFIA Member of the Year.

AFIA awards 3 feed industry experts during fall meeting

10.26.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Dr. Cassie Jones, Dr. Keith Behnke, and Dr. Bill Braman were all recognized with individual awards for their support of AFIA and the animal food manufacturing industry.

PSC to host innovation and sustainability webinar

PSC webinar to discuss innovation’s ties to sustainability

10.23.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The webinar will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27 and feature Tim Schuster, founder and chief executive officer of Popup Think Tank.

APPA releases summary of third wave of COVID-19 Pulse Study

APPA reveals slight changes in pet owner purchases, sentiments in third COVID-19 Pulse Study

10.15.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The American Pet Product Association continues to update its pulse study to gauge trends in pet food, treat and supplies purchases.

IPPE officially cancels in-person portion of 2021 conference

10.09.2020

By Susan Reidy

Conference programs, including the American Feed Industry Association's Pet Food Conference, will be offered virtually instead.

AFIA is inviting students to submit their research and present during its 2021 Pet Food Conference

AFIA accepting student research submissions for 2021 Pet Food Conference

10.09.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The organization will invite up to three graduate students and up to eight undergraduate students to present their work in the pet nutrition space to roughly 300 pet professionals in January.

NASC adds CanBiocin to list of Preferred Suppliers

CanBiocin admitted to NASC Preferred Supplier Program

10.07.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The company’s species-specific probiotic ingredients were vetted by the National Animal Supplement Council for quality and safety.

Canada issues warning for pig ear dog treats causing Salmonella in humans

8 cases of Salmonella linked to pig ear dog treats in Canada

10.03.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The Public Health Agency of Canada issued a public health notice after two brands of pig ear dog treats were linked to eight cases of Salmonella in humans.