Global business visionary, inventor, and philanthropist leaves behind a legacy of improving billions of lives around the world

R.W. Nelson, co-founder and chairman of the board of Kemin Industries, passed away peacefully at his home in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the age of 98. R.W. was an innovative business leader, a celebrated salesman, an inventor, and a quietly generous philanthropist in central Iowa and around
the world.

Poultry farming, a critical component of global food production, faces significant challenges during the hot summer months. While heat stress can affect all livestock species, poultry are particularly vulnerable due to their unique physiological characteristics. Unlike mammals, poultry lack sweat glands and must rely on panting and evaporation to regulate their body temperature, making them less efficient at dissipating heat. Additionally, poultry have a higher metabolic rate, which results in greater internal heat production, further exacerbating the effects of high temperatures.

Dr. Md. Emdadul Haque, Dr. Venket M Shelke & Dr. Partha Das

Kemin Industries South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

 

Introduction

Heat stress is a significant challenge in the poultry industry, particularly in warm, tropical, and sub-tropical regions. It reduces the performance of birds and directly impacts their economic returns. Birds are heat stressed when their net heat loss is less than their net heat production, making it challenging to balance these two factors1.

Vaxxinova US proudly announces a groundbreaking development for animal health and the poultry industry. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved importation of a live Avian metapneumovirus vaccine, Vaxxon® SHS, into the U.S. market. This unprecedented approval marks a significant milestone in the fight against Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV).

BANGKOK, Thailand – Aviagen®, a global leader in poultry breeding, successfully showcased its commitment to delivering high-quality breeding stock and innovative solutions at the International Poultry Show (IPS) 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The event provided an excellent platform to engage with poultry producers and highlight the benefits of Aviagen’s renowned breeding brands: Arbor Acres®, Indian River®, and Ross® 308.

এনাম হ্যাচারী এন্ড ফিডস লিমিটেড এর ১৫ বছর পুর্তি  উপলক্ষ্যে  কোম্পানী কর্মকর্তাদের টিমের বড় একটা অংশ নিয়ে কেক কেটে কক্সবাজার হোটেল মিডিয়া ইন্টারন্যাশনালে দারুন এক আনন্দ আয়োজন এর মাঝে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।
উক্ত অনুষঠানে উপস্থিত ছিলেন কোম্পানীর ব্যবস্থাপনা পরিচালক আলহাজ এনামুল হক মোল্লা, কোম্পানীর চেয়ারম্যান মোসাম্মৎ ওজিফা, ডিরেক্টর ওয়াকিল আহমেদ অপু এবং