The American Feed Industry Association held its annual Liquid Feed Symposium in Kansas City to bring together industry professionals to discuss policy issues, animal nutrition science, and market trends affecting the liquid feed sector, including supply chain vulnerabilities and cattle market outlooks.
- The symposium featured sessions on supply chain vulnerabilities, vitamin and mineral requirements for cattle, and feeding strategies.
- Attendees received weather forecasts and cattle market outlooks to help inform business decisions in coming months.
- John Bauerle was inducted into the AFIA Liquid Feed Hall of Fame for his career-long dedication to the sector.
- The event raised $18,600 through the Kenny Berg Fundraiser Auction, supporting research and education initiatives.
- The symposium is organized by AFIA's Liquid Feed Committee to facilitate knowledge exchange among industry professionals.
American Feed Industry Association
The symposium, planned by AFIA’s Liquid Feed Committee, featured sessions on supply chain vulnerabilities, vitamin and mineral requirements for cattle, and feeding strategies. Attendees also heard weather forecasts and cattle market outlooks that will affect their operations in coming months.
“The Liquid Feed Symposium continues to be an important opportunity for our industry to come together, exchange ideas and learn from experts about the issues that directly affect their businesses,” said Leah Wilkinson, AFIA’s chief policy officer.
American Feed Industry Association
“John’s career reflects the kind of dedication and commitment that have helped shape the liquid feed industry into what it is today,” said Jim Sechrist, regional sales manager at ILC Resources, who nominated Bauerle.
Attendees raised $18,600 through the annual Kenny Berg Fundraiser Auction. Proceeds benefit the Kenny Berg Liquid Feed Research and Education Fund, which supports research and educational efforts that advance the industry.
