Prof. Birger Svihus
Professor · NMBU Norway
Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), working in monogastric nutrition and physiology.
Building a Modern Feed Biosecurity Program
Join the live audience at EuroTier for a practical discussion on feed risk, targeted interventions, and control from mill to farm.
Limited seating. Join the priority attendance list.
ABOUT THE SESSION
From the mill to the farm: strengthening feed biosecurity where it matters
The panel will explore how European producers are building risk-based feed biosecurity programs. The discussion follows feed through ingredient selection, processing, and handling, with attention to the points where contamination can enter or return.
Experts will examine how to set intervention priorities, verify control, and use monitoring to guide practical decisions.
- ENTRY POINTIngredientsRaw-material selection and incoming risk.
- CONTROL POINTProcessingTargeted interventions at the feed mill.
- RECONTAMINATIONHandlingPost-processing risks, verified by monitoring.
- OUTCOMEThe farmSalmonella control, flock uniformity, and performance.
THE DISCUSSION
What you will learn
Four questions the panel will work through, from the mill to the farm.
- Ingredients
- Processing
- Handling
- The farm
- → INGREDIENTS
Where can risk enter the feed chain?
Examine how raw-material risks inform the priorities of a feed biosecurity program.
- → PROCESSING
Which interventions fit the risk?
Discuss how intervention choices fit the risks and operating conditions of the feed mill and farm.
- → HANDLING · RE-ENTRY
How do you verify control and prevent recontamination?
Explore verification and monitoring approaches, including risks that arise after feed processing.
- → THE FARM
What does feed control mean for flock performance?
Consider the role of feed in Salmonella control, flock uniformity, and production performance.
FEATURING
Meet the panel
MODERATOR
PANELISTS
Africa Fernandez, DVM
Technical Director EMEA · Anitox
Poultry veterinarian with technical experience in biosecurity, disease monitoring, and commercial flock health.
Elle White
Technical Director · GLW Feeds
Brings the feed manufacturer’s view of biosecurity at the mill, from UK feed producer GLW Feeds.
Dr. Maarten De Gussem
Founder and Poultry Consultant · Vetworks Belgium
Poultry consultant whose work covers veterinary health, biosecurity, and flock performance.
EVENT DETAILS
Plan your visit to the DLG Expert Stage
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
For professionals working on biosecurity and production performance
- 01Feed-mill managers and quality teams
- 02Poultry producers
- 03Veterinarians
- 04Nutritionists
- 05Feed-industry professionals
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, November 10
12:00–1:00 p.m. CET
- WHEREHall 21, DLG Expert Stage (21E05)
EuroTier, Hannover, Germany - WHATBuilding a Modern Feed Biosecurity Program
Live panel discussion in English - ENTRYEuroTier admission is separate. Seating is subject to venue capacity.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Quick answers
What is this session?
Building a Modern Feed Biosecurity Program is a one-hour live panel discussion in English at EuroTier 2026, hosted together with The Poultry Podcast Show. It covers where risk enters the feed chain, which interventions fit the risk, how to verify control and prevent recontamination, and what feed control means for Salmonella control, flock uniformity, and performance.
When and where is it?
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. CET, on the DLG Expert Stage in Hall 21 (21E05) at EuroTier, Hannover, Germany.
Who is on the panel?
Prof. Birger Svihus (NMBU Norway) moderates, with panelists Africa Fernandez, DVM (Anitox), Elle White (GLW Feeds), and Dr. Maarten De Gussem (Vetworks Belgium).
What does the priority attendance list mean?
Choose “Yes, I’ll be there” in the registration form to join the priority attendance list and receive the session details. Seating is subject to venue capacity, so the list is not a reserved seat. EuroTier admission is separate.
What if I can’t make it to Hannover?
Choose “Can’t make it, keep me posted” or “Not sure yet” and register. After the panel, we’ll email you a recap of the main points discussed.
Can I change my plans later?
Yes. If you decide to come after registering for updates, choose “Yes, I’ll be there” and sign up again with the same email.
Join us live. Or stay in the loop.
Take your seat at the DLG Expert Stage, Hall 21, on November 10. Can’t make it to Hannover? We’ll fill you in on what was discussed.
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