For Immediate Release
International Production & Processing Expo
Tucker, Ga. - November 27, 2023

Domestic and Global Poultry Market and HPAI Outlooks to be Highlighted at the Poultry Market Intelligence Forum at IPPE

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) will host its annual Poultry Market Intelligence Forum at the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. A leading industry economist and industry experts will provide insights on how the domestic and global economies are performing and how regulatory issues impact the poultry and egg industries. This year’s forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, and is free for all registered IPPE attendees.

The program will include speakers sharing their perspectives on the state of the global poultry industry and their outlook for 2024. They will identify challenges facing the industry and discuss how the U.S. and International poultry industries are positioned to move forward. The speakers and topics of discussion are as follows:

• Domestic and Global Poultry Market Outlook for the Poultry & Egg Industry
  Brian Earnest, lead animal protein analyst 
  CoBank
   
• Domestic and Global Outlook of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza for 2024
  Dr. David Swayne, consultant
  Birdflu Veterinarian, LLC
   
• 2024 Washington Update
  Christian Richter, principal
  The Policy Group

The 2024 IPPE will be held Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 and is a collaboration of three trade shows – the International Feed Expo, International Poultry Expo and International Meat Expo – representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by USPOULTRY, the American Feed Industry Association and the Meat Institute.

For more information about IPPE, including registration details, lodging and other education offerings, visit sc-kf.com.

About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry. Formed from the 2015 merger of the American Meat Institute (AMI) and North American Meat Association (NAMA), the Institute has a rich, century-long history and provides essential member services including legislative, regulatory, scientific, international and public affairs representation. The Meat Institute's mission is to shape a public policy environment in which the meat and poultry industry can produce wholesome products safely, efficiently and profitably. Together, the Institute's members produce the vast majority of U.S. beef, pork, lamb and poultry and the equipment, ingredients and services needed for the highest quality products.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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