The aim of the animal feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC member companies within the agri supply industry. This is achieved by the sector through following a number of objectives including:
The AIC provides a united voice for the sector which is represented at both UK and European levels. Our work and commitment in the sector provides the following key benefits to our members:
Feed advisers have already demonstrated their knowledge in areas of animal nutrition, welfare, feeding efficiency and animal health with the completion of FAR Module 1 and 2.
AIC Feed Sector is dealing with a very wide range of issues on behalf of members. The Current Topics section is intended to headline those issues which are requiring most attention as a result of industry, political, legislative or media focus.AIC Feed Sector is dealing with a very wide range of issues on behalf of members. The Current Topics section is intended to headline those issues which are requiring most attention as a result of industry, political, legislative or media focus.
George, previously the head of the of Animal Feed Sector, works part-time as part of the Feed Sector team.
The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member companies within the agri supply industry.
Judith Nelson works part-time as part of the Feed Sector team.
The aim of the Animal Feed sector is to improve the competitive position of AIC Member companies within the agri supply industry.
Legislation on animal feed is harmonised at European Union (EU) level. It applies to feed for food-producing animals, including farmed fish, and also to feed for non-food producing animals, including pets, zoo and circus animals and creatures living freely in the wild. Horses and rabbits are classed as food-producing animals. The legislation applies to the manufacture, sale and supply of animal feed in the United Kingdom and is divided according to the main set of regulations. Links to relevant pieces of legislation are provided.
There is an ever increasing focus on the environmental impact of feed and AIC provides support for members on the environmental policies affecting feed mills and feeding advice, as well as updates on sustainability issues.
Contracts for the Feed Sector
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) was founded in 1959 by five national compound feed associations from France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
The AIC Feed Sector consists of a number of committees. Each committee and working group has specific aims and objectives in line with the aims and objectives of the sector. The minutes of each committee and working group are published on the website so members can be fully involved in all of the technical discussions.
The Feed Adviser Register (FAR) recognises standards of professionalism within the livestock feed supply sector and operates through a network of Feed Adviser members that give advice to UK livestock producers.
Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.
Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.
Deals with the production and delivery of compounds feeds and the supply of feeds to the farm.
