Staff Correspondent: In a major stride toward strengthening sustainable poultry production and ensuring safe food for consumers, industry leaders, nutrition experts and poultry health specialists gathered at the Intestinal Inflammation Summit–Dhaka. The event, held on Thursday, 16 October 2025 at Hotel Le Méridien, highlighted the urgent need for innovative gut health solutions to reduce disease, enhance performance, and promote safe protein production in Bangladesh.
The summit was jointly organized by Innovad®, a global leader in animal health solutions, and Planet Pharma Ltd., a trusted partner in the country’s poultry and livestock sector. The conference brought together researchers, poultry consultants, feed millers and progressive farmers in a collaborative effort to tackle intestinal inflammation one of the silent profit killers in poultry farming. The summit featured internationally renowned experts who shared scientific insights and practical strategies to combat intestinal inflammation and improve poultry performance.
The program was anchored by Mr. Robert Nichol, Business Director Asia Pacific, Innovad Group.
In his welcome speech, Mr. Shah Fahad Habib, Director of Planet Pharma Ltd., said: “Planet Pharma is committed to empowering the poultry industry of Bangladesh with innovative, residue-safe and science-based solutions. Our mission is to ensure safe protein for every family from farm to table.”
The summit featured technical presentations by international experts. Mr. Gregory Hargreave, Senior Consultant, addressed, “Intestinal health begins with proper feed quality and processing. If we ignore gut integrity, we compromise both bird performance and farm profitability.”
Mr. Michele Muccio, Regional Technical Manager, Asia Pacific, Innovad® said: “Mycotoxins silently damage the gut lining and weaken immunity, making birds more vulnerable to disease and increasing antibiotic resistance and success starts with good mycotoxin control.”
Dr. Fernando Lima, Global Poultry Technical Manager, Innovad® said: “Sub-clinical inflammation is a hidden enemy. Specific additives solutions help farmers to prevent bigger problems before clinical disease appears.”
In addition, Dr. Mohammad Shahriar Hoque, Manager (Technical & Sales), presented a comprehensive Field Findings Summary along with trial data, highlighting the practical impact of intestinal health solutions on flock performance, feed efficiency, and disease reduction in commercial farms across Bangladesh.
The seminar ended with a dynamic question-and-answer session where participants engaged in practical discussions on gut health innovation, biomarker use, and non-antibiotic strategies for poultry health.
The program concluded with a motivating speech by Md. Shah Habibul Haque, Managing Director of Planet Pharma Ltd. He expressed, “Bangladesh is moving toward safe and sustainable poultry farming. Planet Pharma will continue to collaborate with global partners like Innovad® to bring world-class solutions for our farmers.” He also thanked everyone who participated at the event. Director of Planet Pharma Ltd. Mr. Md. Mosleh Uddin, along with senior officials from both organizations, were also present at the event.
At the end of the event, there was an exciting raffle draw conducted by Mohammad Riaz Ghauri, Assistant Manager of Planet Pharma Ltd.
Guests appreciated Planet Pharma for organizing such a knowledge-sharing platform at a critical time when the poultry sector is striving for antibiotic reduction, disease prevention, and food safety. They noted that smart gut health management is essential for achieving safe food production and sustainable profitability.
This milestone event has opened new avenues for collaboration between industry stakeholders, with a shared commitment to delivering healthy poultry and safe protein “from farm to table.” The summit also reinforced the role of intestinal health solutions in building a sustainable future for Bangladesh's poultry sector, protecting farmers’ profitability while ensuring consumer safety.
As a leading contributor to the animal health and nutrition sector, Planet Pharma is continuously introducing innovative and globally proven solutions to enhance poultry production efficiency, reduce antibiotic dependency, and ensure safe food for consumers. With a strong commitment to safe food production and antibiotic stewardship, Planet Pharma continues to support farmers with modern technologies and expert guidance.