AB Vista hosted Feed Intelligence Academy technical event in Fort Lauderdale.

AB Vista brought together customers from across the US and Canada in October, for a three-day technical programme showcasing new research, strengthening academic collaboration and unveiling practical tools to advance poultry and swine nutrition. 

The company’s inaugural Feed Intelligence Academy in the region was held at the Beach House Fort Lauderdale Resort in Florida. It brought together AB Vista technical specialists and guest speakers from distinguished universities, including Kansas State University, the University of Missouri, the University of Georgia, Laval University and UC Davis. 

The programme offered dedicated poultry and swine sessions focused on key issues shaping modern nutrition strategies. Highlights included enzyme application strategies, fibre utilisation, mineral nutrition and soybean meal variation, alongside in vitro modelling for next generation research and innovative feed evaluation tools. 

Practical discussions also explored poultry bone development and new approaches to supporting piglets under challenge – combing scientific depth with real-world application.  

Away from the meeting rooms, there was plenty of opportunity to connect, from an evening cocktail reception to a scenic boat cruise along the Fort Lauderdale waterfront, where attendees enjoyed the warm weather, striking views and lively conversation. 

Talks across the three-day event from AB Vista’s technical experts covered: 

• ‘Yeast under the microscope: What drives results?’, by Carrie Walk, AB Vista Head of R&D 
• ‘Is more always better: A review of NSP enzyme strategies’, by Xaviere Rousseau, AB Vista Global Poultry Technical Manager 
• ‘Introduction to AB Vista laboratory’, by Matt Reed, AB Vista Global Laboratory Manager 
• ‘In Vitro insights for next-generation enzymes: Science driven’, by Imke Kuhn, AB Vista Principal Scientist 
• ‘From collection to confidence: Practical tools in animal nutrition’, by Caitlin Evans, AB Vista Technical Support Services Manager  
• ‘From samples to solutions: Tools for smarter feed evaluation’, by Laura Villada, AB Vista Americas Laboratory Operations Manager 
• ‘Current calcium levels in broiler breeders: impact on performance: Historical review’, by Tara York, AB Vista Technical Director 
• ‘Nutritional trace minerals in swine: Regulatory and practical differences across the Atlantic’, by Gustavo Cordero, AB Vista Global Swine Technical Manager 

Latest research and insights were shared plus updates from the company’s R&D, laboratory and technical support teams, alongside academic researchers presenting new insights from ongoing studies. 

Carrie Walk, AB Vista Head of R&D said: “The Feed Intelligence Academy brought together a diverse group of nutritionists, researchers and industry partners, underscoring how critical collaboration is to innovation. It was a valuable forum to exchange knowledge and explore how science-led tools can support more consistent and efficient performance in poultry and swine systems.” 

AB Vista continues to work closely with its customers and academic collaborators to advance understanding in key nutritional areas and provide practical solutions for producers across the region. 

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