Sri Lanka Animal Nutrition Group Launches New Plan

Sri Lanka has started a new group to improve its animal farming industry. The group is called the Sri Lanka Association of Animal Nutrition.

It was launched in Kandy with support from the US Soybean Export Council.

The main goal of the group is to improve livestock farming. It wants to use science, new ideas and better feed for animals.

Leaders said the group will help farmers and feed companies work better together. They also want to make animal food more healthy and strong.

Sri Lanka poultry industry is very important for food in the country. It helps provide meat and eggs for many people.

The country produces about 1.3 million tons of animal feed each year. Most of this feed is used for poultry farming.

Sri Lanka is also buying more soybean meal from the United States. In 2025, it imported about 255,000 tons. This shows strong growth in demand for good quality feed.

Experts said US soybean meal is helpful for animals. It helps them grow better and stay healthy. It is also seen as a safe and reliable food source.

Many companies in Sri Lanka are now using sustainable feed. This means they try to protect nature while producing food.

Some companies also use a special label called Sustainable US Soy. This shows they follow eco friendly rules.

Leaders in the industry said this new group will help farmers earn more money. It will also make the food supply stronger and more stable.

In simple words, Sri Lanka wants to build a better and safer animal farming system. It is using better feed, science and global teamwork to reach this goal.