Untapped potential for animal coproducts in European livestock farming

Animal byproducts could contribute much more to the protein supply for animal feeds in the European Union (EU), according to the European Fat Processors and Renderers Association.

November 10, 2026

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Animal byproducts (ABP) could contribute much more to the protein supply for animal feeds in the European Union (EU), according to the industry association.

In recent months, an updated Livestock Strategy has been published for the region by the European Commission (EC), along with a new Protein Action Plan for the EU.

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