January 27, 2011

5th annual Kemin Poultry Summit features feed safety panel

Industry experts discussed feed safety issues, programs and changing regulations at the 5th Annual Kemin Poultry Summit held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta (January 25). A panel discussion featuring three industry experts was moderated by Kristi Krafka, vice president of regulatory affairs, quality assurance and quality control for Kemin AgriFoods North America. Panelists included: Richard Sellers, American Feed Industry Association; Chuck Hofacre, D.V.M, M.A.M, Ph.D, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and Merrill Bishop, Cobb-Vantress, Inc.

“Feed safety has received much attention in the past year with several high profile incidents and many new regulations,” said Krafka.  “Today’s panel discussion was a unique opportunity to learn from experts in regulatory, research and feed production how new regulations will impact the industry and what additional measures should be taken to ensure the continuing safety of animal feed.”

Richard Sellers is the vice president of feed regulation and nutrition for the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) in Arlington, Virginia.  He joined AFIA in 1991 and was promoted to his current position in 2000.  He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Memphis and a Master of Science from the University of Arkansas in animal sciences.  He is a professional animal scientist registered with the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Read more...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine from Perendale Publishers.

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