# European feed producers feel many effects of Ukraine war | Feed Strategy

> European feed producers are facing high feed and energy prices, raw material shortages, and supply chain disruptions tied to the war in Ukraine. Animal diseases, including African swine fever and avian influenza, add further pressure. Large firms such as Trouw Nutrition say their scale has helped them maintain supply.

- Date: 2022-09-30 · published 2022-09-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Europe · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/39710-european-feed-producers-feel-many-effects-of-ukraine-war-feed-strategy
- Commodities: [Meat & Bone Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MBM.md)

## Why it matters

Persistent raw material shortages and high energy costs keep European feed costs elevated, supporting demand for alternative protein and energy-efficient formulations. The effect on global commodity prices is limited because the story is about regional cost pressure.

## Sources

- feedstrategy.com: https://www.feedstrategy.com/animal-health-veterinary/african-swine-fever/article/15443040/european-feed-producers-feel-many-effects-of-ukraine-war

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