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USSEC: Which key trends are shaping the future of poultry farming?

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Photo: Misset
Photo: Misset

The poultry industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with sustainability, precision nutrition, and functional feeds emerging as critical areas of focus. These trends reflect a growing need for innovative solutions that address environmental challenges, improve production efficiency, and enhance bird health.

In this interview, Thomas D’Alfonso, Director of Animal & Aquaculture at the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), delves into why these trends are gaining momentum and how they are shaping the future of poultry production. Together with Iris Hofman, audiovisual editor for Poultry World, Thomas explores the challenges producers face in adopting these practices, the role of feed in achieving sustainability and nutritional precision, and the benefits of functional feeds.

Take a look at the full interview below.

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USSEC Company profile

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) focuses on differentiating, elevating preference, and attaining market access for the use of U.S. Soy for human consumption, aquaculture, and livestock feed in 80+ countries internationally. USSEC members represent the soy supply chain including U.S. Soy farmers, processors, commodity shippers, merchandisers, allied agribusinesses, and agricultural organizations. USSEC is funded by the U.S. soybean checkoff, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) matching funds, and industry. For more information.

USSEC Company profile

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) focuses on differentiating, elevating preference, and attaining market access for the use of U.S. Soy for human consumption, aquaculture, and livestock feed in 80+ countries internationally. USSEC members represent the soy supply chain including U.S. Soy farmers, processors, commodity shippers, merchandisers, allied agribusinesses, and agricultural organizations. USSEC is funded by the U.S. soybean checkoff, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) matching funds, and industry. For more information.