October 30, 2023

Kemin Biologics partners to launch vaccine to help Peruvian poultry industry fight against avian influenza

Kemin Industries will launch the MEFLUVAC™ H5 PLUS 8 vaccine in partnership with ilender in Latin America to assist in building immunity against the highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Kemin Biologics, the global veterinary vaccine division of Kemin, will debut the new vaccine in Peru at the event and roadshow starting on October 30 in the Peruvian cities of Lima, Trujillo and Chincha. At the event, policy and distribution stakeholders, along with customers from the poultry meat and layer industries, will gather to discuss vaccinology and risk management programmes.

The industry leaders will focus on the importance of addressing major pathogens that compromise animal performance and food security for the growing population.

"We are excited to introduce our technology and best practices to empower the poultry industry in Peru and Latin America to mitigate the growing threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza," said Dr. Ricardo Neto, technical service manager at Kemin Biologics. "The high degree of homology with local strains makes MEFLUVAC™ H5 PLUS 8 the vaccine of choice."

With a focus on delivering integrated, custom solution platforms that build immunity and protect animal performance, Kemin Biologics works closely with customers worldwide to address important needs and is committed to putting animal welfare at the forefront to help prevent hunger and disease associated with malnutrition while supporting the global food supply, Kemin said.

"The launch of MEFLUVAC™ H5 PLUS 8 is a major milestone for Kemin Biologics' expansion into the Latin America market," said Dr. Matias Jansen, regional business director at Kemin Biologics. "Together with our partner, ilender, we will be able to reach producers all across Peru and support them with vaccination strategies that are based on our expertise and experiences from all over the world."

- Kemin