Agenda
Each lecture within a module will be pre-recorded and uploaded to a web based platform where they can be watched at your own pace starting on June 6. Lectures and questions will be recapped via a live webinar on Aug. 1. Recorded proceedings of the live webinar will be sent after Aug. 1 for those that are not available to watch on that day. The module portals will remain open through Aug. 31.
Module 1 - self guided - June 6 - 3 hours, 30 minutes
| Welcome Introductions & Expectations - Chair, Nutrition Committee - Ashley Stephens, Fieldale Farms Corporation - Length: 3:26 |
| An overview of the U.S. Feed Industry: Segments, Tonnages & Species Affected - Ms. Constance Cullman, American Feed Industry Association - Length: 21:47 |
| Physiology and Nutrition – Monogastric - Dr. Jose Soto, Ajinomoto Animal Nutrition - Length 41:56 |
| Physiology and Nutrition – Ruminant - Dr. Matt Gibson, Southwind Milling Co. LLC - Length: 41:57 |
| Physiology and Nutrition – Companion Animal & Equine - Mr. Todd Steen, ProTrition Feed - Length: 40:16 |
| Physiology and Nutrition – Young Stock - Mr. Robert Musser, Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Solutions - Length: 48:44 |
Module 2 - self guided - June 20 - 7 hours, 30 minutes
| Animal, Plant Proteins, NPN & Amino Acids - Mr. Fran Mueller, Kalmbach Feeds, Inc. - Length: 60:10 |
| Energy Sources: Carbohydrates - Dr. Kevin Halpin, International Ingredient Corp. - Length: 36:17 |
| Energy Sources: Fats and Oils - Dr. Chad Risley, Berg+Schmidt America, LLC - Length: 35:09 |
| Vitamins and Minerals - Dr. Kate Jackson and Dr. Trevor Faber, Trouw Nutrition - Length: 52:29 |
| Introduction to Feed Additives- Dr. Anne Koontz, Alltech, Inc. - Length: 44:50 |
| Feed Additives for Animal Food - Dr. Cathy Bandyk, AB Vista - Length: 61:39 |
| Protective, Functional Feed Additives - Dr. Karen Pollock, Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health - Length: 45:22 |
| Medications Used in Livestock & Poultry Production - Dr. David Prentice, Elanco Animal Health - Length: 44:23 |
| Putting Things Together: Formulation - Dr. Brad Lawrence, Novus International, Inc. - Length: 59:35 |
Module 3 - self guided - July 5 - 5 hours
| Liquid Feed & Mill Blends - Mr. J. Randy Davis, Quality Liquid Feeds - Length: 40:20 |
| Sourcing and Purchasing Feed Ingredients - Mr. Jeff Flenniken, Mars Horsecare - Length: 39:27 |
| Transportation and Logistics for Feed & Ingredients - Mr. Matthew Harper, Nutra Blend, LLC - Length: 39:13 |
| Effects of Processing on Quality and Efficiency - Dr. Charles Stark, Kansas State University - Length: 53:17 |
| Quality Assurance - Dr. Andrew Yersin, Kemin Animal Health and Nutrition - Length: 37:28 |
| Sales/Customer Service - Mr. Kevin Larson, Diamond V - Length: 21:30 |
| How Grains Are Traded/Intro to Risk Management - Mr. Rich Jelinek, StoneX Group, Inc. - Length: 61:45 |
Module 4 - self guided - July 18 - 3 hours (not final)
| USDA/APHIS’s Role in Exporting and Importing Feed Products - Dr. Jonathan Lebovitz and Dr. Deborah Langford, USDA/APHIS - Length: 38:30 |
| Improving Consumers’ Trust: What Those Involved in Agriculture Can Do - Ms. Sarah Muirhead, Feedstuffs - Length: 26:43 |
| An Overview of Regulations Affecting the Feed Industry - Mr. Gary Huddleston, American Feed Industry Association - Length: 22:37 |
| Basics of Feed Biosecurity - Dr. Cassandra Jones, Kansas State University - Length:46:25 |
| Understanding the U.S. Feed Ingredient Review Processes - Ms. Leah Wilkinson, American Feed Industry Association - Length: 26:40 |
| Importance of Trade to the U.S. Animal Food Industry - Ms. Gina Tumbarello, American Feed Industry Association |
| What’s all the Fuss About FSMA? - Dr. Paul Davis, American Feed Industry Association - Length: 40:00 |
Live Webinar - Aug. 1 - 2:00-4:00 p.m. EDT
| Recap of all the lectures - Dr. Paul Davis, American Feed Industry Association |
| Q&A |
| Graduation |
The seminar will consist of two parts. Part 1 will include multiple pre-recorded presentations that students can watch at their own pace beginning on June 6 (all participants will receive informational emails with log-in instructions and handout materials.) Part 2 will happen on Monday, Aug. 1, when AFIA will host a live online webcast from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern to recap all the presentations and provide an opportunity for students to participate in a live Q&A session with the overall professor, Dr. Paul Davis.
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