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It was wonderful to welcome many technical and academic leaders from the poultry world to Kentucky this week as the Poultry Science Association meetings took place in Louisville, just a short drive from Alltech’s global headquarters in Nicholasville. On Tuesday night, more than 120 attendees took over the skybox room of the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory for what was a homerun of a welcome reception. (The miniature Louisville Slugger bats our team handed out were also a big hit!) Thank you to everyone who attended — and well done to our Alltech colleagues who brought together poultry leaders from numerous countries, businesses and universities for an excellent evening of conversations and learning. I was thrilled to be the warm-up act for my friend, longtime mentor and colleague Dr. Ronan Power, Alltech’s chief scientific officer, who spoke about a critical issue for our industry: antibiotic resistance. Dr. Power discussed the potential to reverse antibiotic resistance by using science to make bacteria more sensitive to important veterinary interventions, which help us provide better care of our animals. The work he presented has been conducted between two of our bioscience centers — one located at our headquarters in Nicholasville, Kentucky, and the other at our European headquarters in Alltech’s home country of Ireland in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, just outside of Dublin. I began the conversation by sharing Alltech’s history through and into our fifth decade as a business, including the creation of our purpose of Working Together for a #PlanetofPlenty, a call for collaboration across geographies and industries to create a world of abundance for future generations. Our presentation culminated with the showing of a trailer for World Without Cows, our upcoming documentary that explores the vital role of cattle and what would happen if they were suddenly removed from our world. Despite being a poultry-focused event, there was full appreciation of the importance of telling this story. Though cows are the central story in our film, poultry is on the main stage for feeding the majority of the world because of the efficiency of its production, universal adoption and lower costs. As a truly global protein, there may be challenges ahead but there is no sector that will play as big a role in our achievement of planetary and development goals as the poultry industry, and the brains in the room Tuesday night will undoubtably help us to unlock that potential. Thank you for being with us.

We're excited to announce that Alltech has signed a collaborative agreement with Tobermore Concrete, CEMCOR Ltd, and RSC Group as partners in the Mid-Ulster Biorefinery and Circular Economy Cluster. This initiative, facilitated by the Centre for Competitiveness and supported by the Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE) at Queen's University Belfast, aims to construct a 10-megawatt biomethane facility in Northern Ireland. The cluster will play a pivotal role in developing biorefineries throughout the region. “By utilizing animal waste, we aim to drive innovation to create more renewable biomethane for the consumer and reduce the usage of fossil fuels, which is paramount for reducing our global carbon footprint and GHG emissions, thus benefiting the environment,” said Dr. Patrick Ward, Ph.D., Europe and Asia-Pacific Applications Manager at Alltech. Read the full press release on our website or visit the Alltech booth on July 11 at the World Biogas Expo, Birmingham NEC Hall 3, Stand H51. https://bit.ly/3Y4TPPI

We’re all set for the 2024 #WorldBiogasExpo, taking place today and tomorrow at the NEC, Birmingham, UK. Head on over to Hall 3, stand H51 to chat to our team about maximising biogas production and efficiency! ⚡️🌾 #biogastradeshow #anaerobicdigestion

Do we want to live courageous lives or hide in the shadows? Agriculture has the world’s two most important jobs: nourishing the world and preserving our planet for future generations. Effectively communicating about this essential work can be very challenging, as our industry faces misleading headlines and incorrect assumptions about the impact of agriculture on our environment. The fact is our industry isn’t simple, and we are further from consumers than ever at a time when agriculture plays a more critical role in our collective future.  This year, we’re shining the spotlight on agriculture’s vital role through our upcoming documentary, World Without Cows. Regardless of the audience’s connection to beef or dairy or agriculture in general, the resounding opinion is clear: the story of animal agriculture needs to be told — and told in a compelling and relatable way. At World Pork Expo a few weeks ago, our team hosted a thought-provoking panel about this very topic with Dr. Frank Mitloehner of UC Davis CLEAR Center; Maria Zieba from the National Pork Producers Council; and Dr. Gordon D. Spronk of PIPESTONE. (Watch it here: https://bit.ly/4cR8Uc0). The panelists highlighted the power of storytelling. I carried this same theme with me this week as I visited team members in Costa Rica, and as I prepare to present Alltech’s new case study on leadership succession to agri-food leaders in Mexico on Thursday at the Capacitación ANFACA-IPADE IN COMPANY event. Next week in Louisville, Kentucky, we will discuss the future of poultry research at the Poultry Science Association’s annual meeting and consider how the themes explored in #WorldWithoutCows relate to the entire agri-food industry. As Dr. Mitloehner said in our panel discussion, we are the subject matter experts, and it is time to tell our incredible story. Our mission is not just about raising awareness — it’s about inspiring and empowering action. The future of agriculture hinges on our ability to innovate and collaborate, ensuring we can sustainably feed a growing global population and combat climate change. But we can’t do it alone. So, for those who wish to join us in advocating for science, sustainability and telling the stories of the agri-food sector, consider this your invitation to help us start the conversation around World Without Cows. Learn more about partnering with us here: https://bit.ly/465pXVx #PlanetofPlent IPADE Business School SOMOS ANFACA

Wishing everyone a joyous and safe Fourth of July from our global headquarters in Kentucky, USA!

Stewardship = Sustainability 👉 Dr. Gordon D. Spronk, PIPESTONE. Check out the full panel recording from the World Pork Expo, where the Alltech Pork Team hosted the Business Seminar, “Challenging health and productivity: How does the U.S. lead the world in sustainable, profitable pork production?” Industry leaders discussed the U.S. pork industry’s role in global trade, animal health, and sustainability. https://bit.ly/3XPDKgO

Check out the full panel recording from the World Pork Expo, where the Alltech Pork Team hosted the Business Seminar, “Challenging health and productivity: How does the U.S. lead the world in sustainable, profitable pork production?” Industry leaders discussed the U.S. pork industry’s role in global trade, animal health, and sustainability. https://bit.ly/3XPDKgO

Join us in congratulating the graduating class of our Alltech Mini-MBA program! On Friday, we wrapped up the 25th edition of our Alltech Mini-MBA program at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School at University College Dublin in Ireland, with group presentations to Alltech leadership from both the first- and fourth-year students. Established in the year 2000, the Mini-MBA is a rigorous learning opportunity for Alltech team members from throughout the business and every region of the globe. Over the course of the four-year program, participants learn about business and agri-business from experts like Damien McLoughlin, the Anthony C. Cunningham Professor of Marketing at UCD and a longtime friend of Alltech. Participants benefit from direct mentorship from senior Alltech leadership, receiving instruction in modern business skills and knowledge, conducting field visits to local businesses, reading and discussing case studies, and participating in group projects that emphasize and reinforce the power of teamwork. Congratulations, graduates!

Join us this #CanadaDay to celebrate Canadian farmers, producers, and ranchers for keeping our plates full of nutritious, delicious food.

Stewardship = Sustainability This powerful insight came from our recent panel at the World Pork Expo, where we explored enhancing economic and environmental sustainability in the pork industry, ensuring a #PlanetofPlenty for consumers and producers. Thank you once again to our panel, which featured Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech; Dr. Frank Mitloehner, of UC Davis CLEAR Center; Maria Zieba, National Pork Producers Council; and Dr. Gordon D. Spronk, PIPESTONE. Stay tuned for the full panel discussion! #WPX24