Industry Standards, Guidelines & Good Practices
AFMA is committed to promoting responsible, science-based practices across the feed value chain. As part of this commitment, we share internationally recognised standards and guidelines that support safer, more efficient, and sustainable feed manufacturing in South Africa.
Developed by trusted global partners such as the FAO and IFIF, these resources offer practical insight into key areas like biosecurity, antimicrobial stewardship, and animal nutrition. They serve as valuable tools to strengthen operational excellence and align local practices with global benchmarks.
SAGOS Grain & Oilseed Contracts
AFMA encourages members to familiarise themselves with the SAGOS contract standards, as they form the basis of procurement, risk management, and compliance in feed ingredient sourcing.
IFIF Biosecurity Guidance for Feed Mills
A global manual outlining best practices for managing biosecurity risks in feed mills. Includes procedures for inputs, site standards, pest control, and feed delivery.
FAO: Animal Nutrition Strategies
This FAO document provides science-based strategies to reduce antimicrobial use in livestock, promoting sustainable animal production through improved nutrition.
FAO: Biosecurity for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Offers comprehensive measures to mitigate the risk of avian influenza outbreaks, with emphasis on farm and feed safety protocols in developing countries.
FAO: Good practices for the feed sector
This Manual provides comprehensive information and practical guidelines to assist farmers, producers and all stakeholders along the feed value chain to comply with the requirements of the Codex Alimentarius Code of Practice
on Good Animal Feeding.