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

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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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Laya Alves from the University of São Paulo, in Brazil, discusses how animal welfare regulations are evolving globally and their impact on pig production systems. She explains challenges in group housing, pain management, and euthanasia decisions, while highlighting the role of training and management in improving outcomes and economic sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Translating welfare requirements into daily farm routines without compromising economic sustainability remains one of the biggest challenges faced by producers globally today."

Meet the guest: Dr. Laya Alves / laya-kannan is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on animal welfare in pig production, including pain management, euthanasia, and economic decision making. Her work integrates welfare science with practical farm management and sustainability. She collaborates globally to develop applied tools for producers.