2024 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar: Pioneering Advances in Poultry Protein & Fat Rendering for a Sustainable Future

Sep 16, 2024

The U.S. poultry industry is focused on improving protein conversion to ensure a more sustainable future. The USPOULTRY 2024 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar, organized by a committee of leading experts in the rendering industry, will provide attendees with valuable insights into leadership, cutting-edge technology and best practices for safety and foreign material detection in rendering. This seminar offers a prime opportunity for rendering professionals to learn about modernizing their operations and improving efficiency. Sponsored by USPOULTRY and the Poultry Protein & Fat Council (PPFC), the event is scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown in Nashville, Tenn.

Hal Davis, regional vice president for Darling Ingredients and program committee chair, commented, “Ongoing advancements in rendering operations are vital for enhancing sustainability in the poultry industry. This year’s program will cover the latest developments in regulations, leadership strategies, trends and the retention of the next generation of rendering professionals, among other topics.”

The seminar will also feature a report on the Council’s activities and funded research by PPFC, as well as virtual plant tours and presentations on topics such as odor management, perspectives from young professionals and methods for handling dissolved air flotation skimmings.

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Video: FLEECED! Sheep Shearer Hands Over Clippers!

It's sheep shearing day at Ewetopia Farms! ?? Our Dorset lambs and ewes are getting fleeced — and for the first time, our shearer hands over his clippers to a beginner. We finish shearing the last of our adult ewes and this year’s Dorset ewe lambs.

From moving the sheep between barns, loading them into chutes, and watching the wool come off, this is always one of the most satisfying days on the farm. But this video has a twist — we welcomed a new helper, Gian, who’s not only lending a hand but also learning how to shear! With guidance from our experienced shearer, he got a crash course in sheep shearing and even tried his hand at shearing a couple of lambs himself.

You’ll see firsthand how both teacher and student handled this unique challenge. Shearing is more than just removing wool — it’s about sheep health, comfort, and giving us a closer look at the flock. It’s always amazing to see the transformation from woolly sheep to freshly shorn ewes and lambs.