The Feed Science Podcast Show

Dr. Roger Cochrane: Responsible Import Guidelines | Ep. 93

Apr 9, 2025

28:09

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Roger Cochrane, Director of Technical Services at SAM Nutrition, talks about the importance of feed biosecurity and the creation of responsible import guidelines (RIG). He shares how the feed industry handles risks tied to imported feed ingredients, his experience working with feed mills, and the launch of Nexus, SAM Nutrition’s feed additive division. Tune in now on all major platforms to get a deeper understanding of these essential processes in the animal feed industry!

"The ultimate goal of implementing responsible import guidelines is to protect both the business and the end user, ensuring that the animals receive safe and effective feed ingredients."

Meet the guest: Dr. Roger Cochrane holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences and Industry from Kansas State University and a Master's in Grain Science & Industry. As the Director of Technical Services at SAM Nutrition, he focuses on feed biosecurity, responsible ingredient imports, and technical support for feed mills. He has extensive experience in biosecurity audits and feed ingredient mitigation, providing valuable insights into ensuring safe and efficient feed practices.

Click here to read the full research articles:

Use of a demonstration project to evaluate viral survival in feed: Proof of concept

The effect of extended storage on virus survival in feed

Evidence of viral survival in representative volumes of feed and feed ingredients during long- distance commercial transport across the continental United States

Evaluating the effect of temperature on viral survival in plant-based feed during storage

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