USGBC Holds DDGS Technical Seminars for Turkish Feed Producers in Bolu, Bursa and Izmir
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council hosted three half-day seminars across Türkiye to address poultry and ruminant feed producer concerns over mycotoxins, antibiotic residues, and DDGS handling and storage, drawing 55 participants from 26 companies.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) has held a series of technical seminars for Turkish distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) end-users, aiming to increase buyer confidence and expand U.S. DDGS exports to Türkiye.
The USGBC's regional office for Europe, the Middle East and Africa hosted three half-day seminars in Bolu, Bursa and Izmir, following earlier technical promotion programmes for DDGS end-users in Türkiye. The sessions attracted a total of 55 participants from 26 companies, targeting poultry and cattle feed producers. Representatives covering nutrition, production and procurement attended each event.
According to the USGBC, concerns about mycotoxins and DDGS handling and storage are among the key barriers to higher inclusion rates in Turkish feed rations. USGBC Deputy Regional Director for Europe and the Middle East Ana Ballesteros said that "concerns over mycotoxins and DDGS handling and storage can be barriers to higher inclusion rates, and therefore, higher demand."
The seminars used a hybrid format combining in-person presentations with recorded presentations and live virtual question-and-answer sessions led by two U.S.-based experts. Dr. Scott Tilton of The Andersons addressed mycotoxin and antibiotic residue topics, while Dr. Dirk Maier, Iowa State University professor and Director of the International Grain & Feed Industry Academy, covered DDGS handling and storage practices. Both experts joined each session virtually to answer participants' questions.
In-person presentations were delivered by Ballesteros and USGBC Regional Nutrition Consultant Alaa Badr. USGBC Consultant for Türkiye Ibrahim Sirtiouglu also represented the Council during the sessions.
Ballesteros stated that "increasing customer understanding and confidence in U.S. DDGS, as well as implementing improved handling practices, are key to expanding exports to Türkiye." She added that "providing these specialized trainings centered around conditions common in Türkiye facilitates optimal care to preserve input quality and increases customers' confidence and satisfaction with U.S. DDGS."
Prepared with AI assistance by Endata and reviewed by the editorial team.
