Philippine Society of Animal Nutritionists

Ever growing and innovative, PHILSAN undoubtedly plays a key role in propelling animal nutrition in the Philippines into the mainstream of global development and advances.

PHILSAN or Philippine Society of Animal Nutritionists

A professional non-stock non-profit organization composed of animal nutrition practitioners. It was founded in 1988 with 34 members. It has a wide range of diversity among its members who can be found in different sectors of the animal industry like the academe, private companies, and independent consultants whose functions involve research, sales and marketing, and quality control to name a few.

PHILSAN or Philippine Society of Animal Nutritionists

Our Mission

PHILSAN stands at the forefront of propelling animal nutrition in the Philippines into the global arena of development and innovation. What sets the organization apart is its foresight—the ability to see beyond present challenges and act with resilience and purpose. Committed to long-term goals that shape the future of the industry, PHILSAN continues to lead with vision, making it a distinct and influential force among professional organizations.

GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION

To advance the field of animal nutrition through scientific events sponsorship

To share best practices among its members

To create awareness about the field of animal nutrition among the people in the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industry

To professionalize the field of animal nutrition

Our History

( a glance at the past )

1988

January 1988 Founding group met at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Makati, to form an informal “breakfast club” of animal nutritionists.
June 28, 1988 Constitution & by-laws approved (32 charter members, 2 associate members). First officers elected.
Mid-1988 PHILSAN logo adopted and the Society formally launched at Hotel Nikko Manila Garden.
September 19, 1988 First seminar: “An Audience with the Maestro” by Dr. Milton L. Scott, held at Hotel Intercontinental Manila.
October 26, 1988 First international seminar-convention at Manila Polo Club with 5 foreign speakers and 150+ participants.

1989

April 21–22, 1989 Nutrient Standardization Workshop held at Puerto Azul, Cavite. Ad hoc committees formed.
September 29, 1989 Five new regular members admitted.
October 18, 1989 Second PHILSAN seminar-convention at Manila Polo Club: “Animal Nutrition in the 90’s.” New officers inducted.

1990

April 26–27, 1990 Follow-up Nutrient Standardization Workshop at Puerto Azul, Cavite. Progress reports presented.
December 7, 1990 Launch of PHILSAN Recommends handbook.
1990 First Edition of the PHILSAN Feed Reference Standards published (focused on poultry & swine).