FeedNavigator: How did you get into the industry? What's your background?
Moran: I have always been interested in agriculture. Since my childhood, I have been involved in agricultural activities because my family owns a cattle ranch.
I decided to attend a college specialized in agriculture where I had the opportunity to explore the different areas of this great career and I identified that animal science was the area that I liked the most.
FeedNavigator: Tell us about your current role.
Moran: Several months ago, I joined Delacon, as technical manager swine for North America.
In my current role, I will be giving technical support to producers and consumers about the use and value of phytogenic feed additives in swine nutrition.
FeedNavigator: Why stay in the industry?
Moran: This industry is very dynamic and offers so many opportunities for young professionals like me who are eager to apply all of their acquired knowledge.
FeedNavigator: What do you like most about your job?
Moran: The opportunity to offer swine producers a specific type of feed additive, phytogenic feed additives, that represent a 'natural' way of reaching efficient and sustainable food production.
FeedNavigator: What's the hardest thing about your job?
Moran: The US market still needs to learn more about phytogenics so there is a need to transfer all the right knowledge about this category of feed additives to consumers and producers. However, I am confident that the manifold modes of action and the value along the feed-to-food chain are good arguments for dealing with various stakeholders.
FeedNavigator: Is there such thing as a typical day for you? If so, what does it look like?
Moran: I have been in my current position for several months. Until now, I have not had typical days. It has been a very dynamic role, which involves training sessions about phytogenic products, meetings with swine nutritionists, visits to scientific meetings, study of the phytogenic segment in the US market and evaluating research related to phytogenic feed additives.
FeedNavigator: What advice would you give people interested in a job in your field?
Moran: The key to success in any field is to enjoy what you do. I would advise anyone interested in this field to explore the many different opportunities to identify the area that would be of most interest.
FeedNavigator: If there was anything you could do over in your career, what would that be?
Moran: I truly believe in the power of the education. I have invested several years studying very hard and it has allowed me not only to acquire knowledge, but also empowered me as a person. My academic preparation is something very valuable for me and it is something that I would do again.
FeedNavigator: What is the biggest challenge for the feed industry today?
Moran: One of the biggest challenges that the industry faces today is to satisfy consumers’ expectations, demands and needs, because it implies [the need] to change some conventional practices in swine production.