The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is advancing the use of corn fermented protein (CFP) in animal feed across China, as demonstrated at a recent industry forum in Qingdao.
Professor Gerald Shurson from the University of Minnesota, invited by the USGC, addressed nearly 50 animal nutritionists and industry leaders at the Fourth Forum on the Development and Utilization of Feed Resources. Shurson highlighted the benefits of incorporating CFP into aquaculture, poultry and swine diets.
"There was great interest among nutritionists from leading companies in learning about production processes, nutritional composition and feeding value of U.S. CFP," Shurson said.
The expert emphasized that while CFP can disrupt amino acid balances in animal feed, synthetic amino acids can be added to optimize production performance, particularly at higher CFP inclusion rates.
USGC representatives, including China Director Manuel Sanchez, also attended the forum. Prior to the event, the delegation visited Bozun Group, China's largest importer of distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS), to discuss technological innovations and challenges in promoting imported DDGS use.
The council's efforts were well-received, with industry stakeholders expressing appreciation for the informative seminar and the USGC's role in fostering agricultural trade between the U.S. and China.
