For Immediate Release
International Poultry Expo
Tucker, Ga. - October 28, 2026

AFIA Nutrition Program Links Poultry Gut Health, Feed and Performance Together

Key Points:

• Registration is open for the AFIA's 2027 Animal Nutrition Program, “Poultry Nutrition Under Challenge: Linking Feed, Gut Health and Performance.”
• The program will take place Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga.
• Industry experts will explore how nutritional strategies and feed processing can support poultry gut health, improve resilience and minimize performance losses.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will host its 2027 animal nutrition program during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga. This year’s session topic is “Poultry Nutrition Under Challenge: Linking Feed, Gut Health and Performance.” The program, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, will bring together veterinarians and nutritionists to explore the critical connections between gut health, poultry nutrition and performance.

“Maintaining gut health and optimizing performance remain top priorities for poultry producers, particularly as they navigate evolving health and production challenges,” said Yuan-Tai Hung, Ph.D., senior manager of research at the Institute for Feed Education and Research, the public charity of AFIA. “This program will connect intestinal health challenges observed in the field with practical nutritional strategies, helping industry professionals better understand how feeding decisions and nutrition tools can support bird resilience and productivity.”

Through real-world examples of common challenges in poultry production, speakers will examine how compromised gut environments impact the overall performance of birds, and how targeted nutritional interventions can help minimize performance losses. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how nutrition can complement broader health and management strategies, with practical applications for modern poultry production.

The animal nutrition program is an IPPE add-on, so attendees must register for IPPE first and then purchase their tickets to this educational program separately. Registration is now open, with a discounted rate of $79 available through Jan. 8. Beginning Jan. 9, registration for this program will be $99.

For more information or to register, visit ippexpo.org.

About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute's hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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