The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) has released four species reports detailing the nutrition and production impacts of vitamin and amino acid supply chain disruptions on four food animals (broiler chickens, laying hens, turkeys and swine). These reports stem from the larger report, “The Strategic Assessment on the Impact of Vitamin and Amino Acid Supply Chain Disruptions on U.S. Food Security,” released in November 2025.
Each mini report, released this week during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), distills how disruptions in access to essential feed ingredients could affect that species’ health and productivity, producer viability and the broader U.S. food supply.
“These species-specific analyses help translate the broader findings of the strategic assessment into real-world implications for individual livestock sectors,” said Lara Moody, IFEEDER’s executive director. “Understanding the unique vulnerabilities and consequences for each species is critical to strengthening supply chain resilience and protecting U.S. food security.”
The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) has released four species reports detailing the nutrition and production impacts of vitamin and amino acid supply chain disruptions on four food animals (broiler chickens, laying hens, turkeys and swine). These reports stem from the larger report, “The Strategic Assessment on the Impact of Vitamin and Amino Acid Supply Chain Disruptions on U.S. Food Security,” released in November 2025.
Each mini report, released this week during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), distills how disruptions in access to essential feed ingredients could affect that species’ health and productivity, producer viability and the broader U.S. food supply.
“These species-specific analyses help translate the broader findings of the strategic assessment into real-world implications for individual livestock sectors,” said Lara Moody, IFEEDER’s executive director. “Understanding the unique vulnerabilities and consequences for each species is critical to strengthening supply chain resilience and protecting U.S. food security.”
While the original strategic assessment thoroughly outlines the use case for eight vitamins and amino acids as well as the consequences of disruptions in the supply of these nutrients, the shorter reports enable companies, researchers, feed manufacturers and policymakers to hone the animals most relevant to their decision-making.
For example, stakeholders in the layer industry can compare the absence of specific vitamins and amino acids on the production of eggs, whereas producers raising chickens for food can review the broiler report for the impact on yields and flock survival rates. Other stakeholders may investigate the direct impacts of reduced access to lysine and several B vitamins, which are important to turkey and swine diets.
As a bonus, each report contains new insights from industry professionals. The compiled responses from technical experts and industry nutritionists reflect practical implications from their daily hands-on experience. IFEEDER staff will present 20-minute TECHTalks during the IPPE this week in Atlanta discussing the report. Attendees and media can join these discussions on Wednesday, January 28, from 1 – 2:20 p.m. ET in booth A244.
Together, the species reports underscore the essential role that vitamins and amino acids play in supporting animals, thereby providing stable and affordable supplies of animal protein for U.S. consumers.
The species mini reports for swine, broilers, layers and turkeys are available at IFEEDER.org. Species reports for dairy and beef production will be available later this winter.
