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The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) thanked the Food and Drug Administration for publishing final guidance today that will allow animal food manufacturers to continue using ingredients, previously reviewed for safety and published in the 2024 Association of American Feed Control Officials’ (AAFCO) Official Publication, in products sold in interstate commerce. The AAFCO Official Publication is the main resource state and international regulators use for ensuring domestic and global acceptance of safety for animal food ingredients, so without the FDA’s nod, the use of hundreds of ingredients could have been at risk for sale within the United States.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and Vietnam Small Animal Veterinary Association (VSAVA) wrapped up a successful Super Pet Fest event this past Saturday, as part of its recently launched Pet Health Month campaign. The event brought together over 1,000 pet owners and leading veterinary experts, connecting many veterinarians with pet owners, while creating a space for sharing meaningful interactions and learning experiences.

As part of its recently launched Pet Health Month campaign in Vietnam, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), in collaboration with the Vietnamese Small Animal Veterinary Association (VSAVA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) brought together more than 120 students from the veterinary community for an in-depth workshop at the Nong Lam University (University of Agriculture and Forestry) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Pets are beloved family members in Vietnam, and their health and well-being is increasingly important to pet owners, yet many pet owners are not meeting their pets’ basic needs, such as providing complete and quality nutrition, maintaining a vaccination schedule and regularly visiting their veterinarian. As each pet has unique physical and biological needs, this raises concerns about the long-term impact on their health and longevity.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is excited to announce the launch of a new online course, AFIA 600: Designing, Implementing and Documenting an Animal Food Safety Program. This self-guided, online professional development course is tailored for industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of animal food safety standards, regulations and the Safe Feed/Safe Food (SF/SF) certification program. Registration is open, and the course will run Nov. 12 through Dec. 17.

Registration is now open for the American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) annual Pet Food Conference (PFC), happening Jan. 28, 2025, in conjunction with the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga. This event brings together hundreds of professionals working in the pet nutrition industry, offering insights into emerging trends, regulatory updates and the latest research.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and Feedstuffs named BioZyme’s Stockyard plant in St. Joseph, Mo., as its 2024 Feed Facility of the Year. This prestigious award is presented annually to a feed facility demonstrating an outstanding commitment to quality, safety, productivity, regulatory compliance, employee development and customer relations. Through the Feed Facility of the Year program, the AFIA also raised approximately $14,000 for the Equipment Manufacturers Committee (EMC) scholarship, supporting the development of future leaders in the industry.