NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 101 Novus representatives presented the company’s first-ever International Teaching Award to Professor Jiangxia Zheng, Ph.D., during the Poultry Science Association’s Pacific-Rim Scientific Conference, held October 13-16, 2025. The award honors exceptional educators outside of the United States who are shaping the future of poultry science through excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship. A faculty member at the Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology at China Agricultural University, Professor Zheng has dedicated 18 years to advancing poultry education and innovation in the full range of poultry production. She currently leads a research program in egg quality and safety. Her extensive academic work is matched by her commitment to education. From leading research programs to mentoring doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students, Professor Zheng is known for developing future scientists equipped to solve real-world agricultural challenges. “My teaching philosophy centers on bridging fundamental concepts with cutting-edge industry applications through vivid case studies, aiming to transform abstract theories into practical problem-solving abilities,” said Professor Zheng. “I believe effective learning occurs when students not only grasp foundational knowledge but also understand its real-world relevance. This synergy cultivates both professional competence and critical thinking.” Professor Zheng’s dedication is informed by her roots: Family ties in rural China that drive her mission to improve farmers’ lives through agricultural science. Read more>> Dr. Zheng receives first-ever Novus International Teaching Award Photo: Novus As world leaders, policymakers and sustainability experts gather for the United Nations’ 2025 Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, held from November 10-21, Alltech stepped forward as a voice for the agri-food sector. Through high-level panels, strategic collaborations and screenings of its documentary World Without Cows, Alltech points out it helped to ensure that agriculture — long underrepresented in climate discussions — is recognized as essential to a thriving planet and meaningful climate progress. “With a presence in more than 140 countries, Alltech’s global perspective allows us to see the best of agricultural innovation in action,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, President and CEO of Alltech. “Every day, we witness remarkable innovation taking place around the world — new ideas and technologies that are improving agriculture and enhancing its impact on people, animals and the planet. Science and collaboration are driving solutions that strengthen economies, nourish communities and restore our natural resources. This is the true power of agriculture: its ability to shape the future.” Across Brazil, from Brasília to Belém, Alltech participated in key discussions on the future of sustainable livestock, carbon markets and regenerative food systems. Read more>> Alltech highlights sustainable animal agriculture at COP30 Photo: Freepik
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