Feeds & Nutrition 2026 – Coming Soon

The Feeds & Nutrition course is a highly anticipated annual event, designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical insights into feed production. With a modular structure, participants can tailor their own program based on their specific interests.

The Feeds & Nutrition 2025 course has recently concluded. We would like to thank all participants for making it another successful event. Preparations for the 2026 edition are already underway, and we look forward to sharing more details with you soon.

To give you a clear idea of what to expect, we are keeping the information from the 2025 programme available on this page. While some elements may change in 2026, the overall setup, modular structure, and practical focus will remain the same.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for nutritionists, purchasing managers, and professionals in the feed or allied industries. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects of feed formulation and production for various species. Whether you're new to the field or have years of experience, the modular structure allows you to tailor the programme to your professional needs and learning goals. The training is conducted in English.

What you will learn

The Feeds & Nutrition course offers a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application. By attending, you will:

• Deepen your understanding of species-specific nutritional requirements

• Gain insight into nutrient evaluation methods and feed formulation strategies

• Stay up to date on recent scientific developments in animal nutrition

• Learn how to apply theory directly to your day-to-day work

Course design and set up

You have the flexibility to create your own personalized program by choosing from a selection of thirteen diverse modules. Our program is designed to cater to individuals with varying backgrounds and knowledge levels, offering modules that delve into the principles of nutrition, nutrient evaluation topics, applied nutrition, and feed formulation. Each module is taught by experts from Schothorst Feed Research and industry, and includes lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions.

Programme

SFR provides an in-depth overview of the latest scientific developments in animal nutrition and health. More importantly, we focus on practical applications to help you work more efficiently throughout the year.

📅 Dates: to be announced soon.
📍 Location: Inntel Hotels Zaandam, The Netherlands
⏰ Time: 9:00 – 16:00 CEST (followed by an informal networking session)

What participants say 

Many participants described the programme as a valuable refresher and an effective way to stay up to date with the latest developments in animal nutrition. The most frequently mentioned strengths included:

• The international setting, offering insights from diverse perspectives

• The comprehensive and modular content, suited to a wide range of professionals

• The networking opportunities, both during and after the sessions

These results highlight the course’s reputation as a reliable and valued learning experience for professionals across the global feed industry.

Course content – 2025 as reference

To give you an idea of what the programme looks like, you can find below the modules that were offered in 2025. The content for 2026 may change slightly based on participant feedback and input from trainers, as we continue to refine the programme each year. However, the core structure and scientific depth will remain the same.

• Feedstuffs (2 days)
• Recent developments in animal nutrition (1 day)
• Nutrient evaluation swine (1 day)
• Applied Swine nutrition (3 days)
• Applied Poultry nutrition (3 days)
• Advanced Dairy nutrition (1 day) 
• Applied Dairy nutrition (2 days)

Stay informed

Would you like to join the 2026 edition?
You can already express your interest by signing up through the link below. As soon as more information becomes available, we’ll make sure you're among the first to know.