AFIA Pet Food Conference

Jan 27th, 2026

https://www.afia.org/events/pfc/

This program is designed for pet food and pet treat manufacturers and those supporting the industry, such as ingredient manufacturers and equipment suppliers. There are opportunities for students as well.

Hamburg, N.Y., manufacturer to scale production of Swormlure for USDA in the fight against the New World screwworm

Close-up of golden wheat heads with delicate awns in a mature grain field

University of Melbourne seeks commercial release of GM feed wheat

African Swine Fever

ASF situation in Europe’s domestic pigs eases

Only a handful of new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been recorded in European farmed pigs in the last two weeks, while in Asia, the disease appears to have re-emerged in East Malaysia. Classical swine fever has been reported on two more farms in Japan.

Multiple piglets feeding together from a wooden trough on a farm

Brand Insights

Optimized phytase dosing: unlocking more value from feed phytate

IFF Animal Nutrition & Health

Learn how optimized phytase dosing with Axtra® PHY GOLD can improve nutrient release, reduce feed costs and maximize feed phytate value in poultry and swine diets.

Optimized phytase dosing: unlocking more value from feed phytate

Business & Markets

DSM-Firmenich announces names of 2 new standalone companies

Noviwest and Panavora will emerge as separate and complementary firms after the sale of DSM-Firmenich’s Animal Nutrition and Health business.

Businessman drawing digital business strategy with analytics charts, network diagrams, and global connectivity icons on blue interface

Study tests omega-3 feed additive against heat stress in calves

Researchers want to know whether supplementing fall-born calves during backgrounding can protect growth and beef quality through the summer heat.

Brown and white dairy goats standing in a barn with hay and metal fencing

Turning pineapple waste into aquafeed enzymes

The Portuguese start-up can now produce about 200 kilograms (441 pounds) of bromelain a year from roughly 120 metric tons (132 tons) of pineapple by-products, CEO says.

Close-up of fresh pineapple with green crown leaves against warm peachy background

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Grant funds aMPV vaccine trials, US-strain candidate

Researchers at South Dakota State University will test how well imported vaccines made from European strains protect against U.S. strains of avian metapneumovirus, while developing a vaccine of their own, funders say.

Brown and speckled chickens eating dry feed from a red bowl on dark ground

NAA calls for greater recognition, expansion of responsible American aquaculture

In response to recent reporting on environmental and labor concerns associated with international fish farming and seafood supply chains overseas, the National Aquaculture Association is emphasizing the importance of expanding responsible, well-regulated aquaculture production in the United States.

Aerial view of circular fish farming pens with red buoys floating in clear blue ocean water

Avian Influenza

Washington resident contracts H5N1 after exposure to affected cattle

A resident of Yakima County, Washington, has tested positive for avian influenza after the state confirmed two dairy herds there were affected by the H5N1 virus.

Farmer feeding black and white dairy cattle in a modern barn with metal framework and hay

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Mongolia sees rapid expansion in organic feed output

The Asian state’s first feed mill dedicated to the production of organic feed has significantly increased its capacity to meet growing demand, while the nation’s farming is becoming more resilient to climate shocks.

Mongolian flag on map marking Ulan Bator with surrounding geography and neighboring regions

Pig Health & Disease

SHIC-funded study develops smoke detector-like technology for virus monitoring

The Swine Health Information Center funded a study to develop a viral smoke detector-like device for use in swine barns to autonomously detect viral pathogens directly from air in a continuous fashion.

Smartphone displaying biohazard symbol in poultry farm with heat lamps and livestock in industrial facility

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

New analysis finds recycled phosphorus is safe for use in livestock feed

A new process for extracting phosphorus from sewage sludge ash appears to effectively remove heavy metals and organic contaminants, according to a new analysis by Aarhus University.

Magnifying glass examining Phosphorus element on periodic table of elements

African Swine Fever

Serbia records most ASF outbreaks in Europe this year

A sudden spike in African swine fever (ASF) that has hit domestic pigs in recent months has pushed the Serbian outbreak total this year close to 700, while Moldova and Romania also record new cases in Europe.

Magnifying glass examining a map of the Balkans region showing Serbia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and surrounding countries

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

Washington state sees first cases of HPAI in dairy cattle

USDA confirms two herds affected, but says there is no risk to consumer health or the safety of the commercial milk supply.

Two farmers inspecting a black and white dairy cow in a barn, with hay and farm equipment visible in the background.

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