IFEEDER Releases Species Reports on Vitamin and Amino Acid Supply Chain Disruptions

Reports examine impacts on US meat production for broilers, layers, turkeys, and swine

Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:31am

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The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) has released four species-specific reports detailing the nutrition and production impacts of vitamin and amino acid supply chain disruptions on broiler chickens, laying hens, turkeys, and swine. These reports stem from a larger strategic assessment on the impact of such disruptions on US food security, released in November 2025.

Why it matters

Understanding the unique vulnerabilities and consequences for each livestock species is critical to strengthening supply chain resilience and protecting US food security. The reports enable companies, researchers, feed manufacturers, and policymakers to hone in on the animals most relevant to their decision-making.

The details

The species-specific analyses help translate the broader findings of the strategic assessment into real-world implications for individual livestock sectors. Stakeholders can compare the absence of specific vitamins and amino acids on the production of eggs, yields and flock survival rates for broilers, and the direct impacts on turkeys and swine diets. The reports also include new insights from industry professionals on the practical implications from their daily hands-on experience.

  • The species mini reports for swine, broilers, layers and turkeys were released this week during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).
  • The species reports for dairy and beef production will be available later this winter.

The players

IFEEDER

The Institute for Feed Education and Research, which announced the release of the species reports.

Lara Moody

IFEEDER's executive director, who stated that understanding the unique vulnerabilities and consequences for each species is critical to strengthening supply chain resilience and protecting US food security.

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What they’re saying

“These species-specific analyses help translate the broader findings of the strategic assessment into real-world implications for individual livestock sectors.”

— Lara Moody, IFEEDER Executive Director

“Understanding the unique vulnerabilities and consequences for each species is critical to strengthening supply chain resilience and protecting U.S. food security.”

— Lara Moody, IFEEDER Executive Director

What’s next

Species reports for dairy and beef production will be available later this winter.

The takeaway

The IFEEDER species reports highlight the essential role that vitamins and amino acids play in supporting animal health and productivity, which is crucial for maintaining stable and affordable supplies of animal protein for US consumers.