Veterinary Feed Congress 2026 takes dialogue online

The Philippine College of Veterinary Feed Practice Inc (PCVFP) will bring the Veterinary Feed Congress (VFC) 2026 to a wider audience through an online edition scheduled for November 25. Building on the success of the July 8 onsite congress, the virtual event will revisit the same theme and technical program while extending discussions on animal nutrition, veterinary practice, sustainability, and food security.

Carrying the theme, ‘Synergy in Practice: Feed as a Keystone of Veterinary Specialties and Sustainable Innovation’, the online congress aims to connect veterinarians, nutritionists, researchers, regulators, and industry stakeholders. The half-day event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and is expected to provide broader access to participants who were unable to attend the in-person gathering.

Continuing the conversation

The July congress highlighted the growing importance of feed as a unifying element across the animal production sector. Throughout the event, speakers emphasized that nutrition, veterinary expertise, regulation, and industry collaboration must work together to support resilient food systems.

Organizers view the online edition as an opportunity to continue those conversations while reaching professionals across the country. The digital format will expand access to technical insights and industry updates for participants unable to attend the July event.

The online format also reflects the congress’ broader objective of strengthening connections among different segments of the livestock and feed industries. Feed practice touches every stage of animal production, making collaboration increasingly important as the sector faces evolving challenges.

Feed safety and food security

One of the central messages from the onsite congress was the relationship between feed safety and food security. Speakers stressed that ensuring safe, nutritious, and sustainable feed is essential to animal health, farm productivity, and consumer confidence.

Discussions examined how the livestock sector can build greater resilience amid animal disease threats, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility. Presentations highlighted the importance of biosecurity, responsible feed management, and science-based decision-making in supporting recovery and long-term growth.

Nutrition was also presented as a preventive tool rather than simply a production input. Experts discussed how balanced diets can support immunity, improve animal performance, and reduce dependence on antibiotics. Emerging technologies such as precision nutrition, nutrigenomics, and artificial intelligence were likewise highlighted as areas shaping the future of feed management.

Focus on innovation and regulation

The congress program also addressed technological and regulatory developments affecting the industry. Topics included feed manufacturing, storage technologies, gut health management, antimicrobial resistance, and sustainable nutrition strategies.

A major focus was implementing Republic Act 12308, the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act. Industry leaders discussed how the law strengthens regulatory oversight. They also examined its role in improving livestock, poultry, and dairy competitiveness.

Another milestone was the launch of the 2026 Philippine Compendium on Feed and Veterinary Drug Laws. The publication consolidates key regulations affecting feed practice and veterinary drug use. It provides stakeholders with an updated reference for compliance and industry standards.

The launch of the 2026 Philippine Compendium on Feed and Veterinary Drug Laws
was a highlight of the Veterinary Feed Congress 2026.

The online edition will revisit these topics, giving a wider audience an opportunity to engage with discussions first presented during the July congress.

Expanding access to industry knowledge

Beyond technical discussions, the Veterinary Feed Congress has positioned itself as a platform for professional exchange and knowledge sharing. The event brings together experts from academia, government agencies, poultry and livestock industry organizations, and the private sector.

Participants can learn from specialists, engage with peers, and gain practical insights that they can apply across different production systems. Organizers believe that wider participation will further strengthen the exchange of ideas needed to address industry challenges.

Collaboration remains essential as the livestock and feed industries face evolving challenges. Through its online edition, VFC 2026 will continue discussions started in July. The event will bring stakeholders together around animal health, sustainability, and food security.

Visit PCVFP’s Facebook page for more information.