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AquacultureOur aquaculture R&D facility in Vietnam in pictures
Our aquaculture R&D center is located in tropical Vietnam next to the Mekong river. This is ideal because we can do the research trials under near-market conditions. For example use water with similar quality parameters resembling the markets where we are present, in Vietnam, South East Asia and other warm water aquaculture producing countries. Water is pumped into sedimentation ponds to get rid of suspended solids, before it is pumped into a reservoir tank. From here gravity will take care of supplying water to the rest of the facility which consists of an indoor section and an outdoor section.
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Royal De Heus launches centre for practical research into pig nutrition
Royal De Heus opened its centre for practical research into pig nutrition, ‘De Elsenpas’, on Monday 6 May. Feeding research can now actually begin following the arrival of the first TN 70-SPF breeding sows. The inauguration underlines De Heus’ ambitions to take the next step in the continuous development of innovative pig feeds.
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Our peoplePhilippe Mbundu – Export Manager Africa at Koudijs
Under the Koudijs brand, De Heus exports feed specialties, concentrates and premixes to more than 75 countries around the world. Koudijs employees are adventurous and enjoy discovering new markets. No challenge is too big. "We are active in many regions and do business with people from all kinds of cultures," says Philippe. “Being able to make a real impact in emerging markets is what drives me."
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NewsDe Heus starts construction of a new animal feed plant in Ivory Coast
Through the ceremonial laying of the first stone, construction has started of a greenfield compound feed factory just outside of Abidjan in the new industrial zone of PK in Attingue’ with an initial capacity of 100.000 MT pa. This factory will produce high quality complete feed, which will expand the current portfolio of Koudijs concentrates and specialty feeds. Production is planned to commence during the second half of 2022.
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Our peopleAlberto Maigler Moreno - Veterinarian and Technical Manager for Small Ruminants
Alberto Maigler believes that small ruminants are "a key sector" with "incredible potential". He says this with full knowledge of the facts, because this young veterinarian, who already has a long professional career, is the technical manager for small ruminants at De Heus Spain. "It’s very satisfying to see how our farmers are achieving results thanks to our work," he says.
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Our peopleEmily Thuy – Business Development Manager Asia
One day you’ll find Emily Thuy wearing her checked shirt, helmet and safety shoes checking construction progress on a project site. The next day, she’ll be more formally dressed pitching a strategic proposal to the board of management. Or she might be sitting in a corner of the office researching market potential for future projects. “There’s never a dull moment when you work in a professional and fast-growing company like De Heus in dynamic Asia.”
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SowsSows that are less fit give less milk
Problems in the start-up of milk production after farrowing is a familiar problem in Pig farming. How do we track down the cause of this problem?
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DairyOptimal Resistance – OmniGen Experiences
OmniGen supports the resistance of a cow in a natural way. A cow's immune system is regularly under fire by a host of organisms, including bacteria and viruses. In addition, stress has a negative effect on the operation of the immune system. Changes in the daily rhythm of a cow cause the cow to be under stress, which produces the stress hormone cortisol. This hormone suppresses the immune system.
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Our peopleAnderson Augusto Di Pietro - Ruminant Product Manager
The productive and pleasant work environment, being able to contribute to sustainable food production every day, participating in important research in animal nutrition, having access to R&D results shared by the De Heus global network and, of course, his great passion for the profession: these are some of the reasons why Anderson is keen to write more chapters of his professional career with the company he has been with since the Ruminants sector launched its activities in Brazil, developing the first products in its portfolio until its dissemination in the Brazilian market.
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SustainabilityDeveloping programmes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To combat global climate change, it’s important to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of feed and food production. Not least because global warming has an enormous impact on agriculture throughout the world. At De Heus, we are committed to implementing programmes that aim to create emission reductions in feed production and food supply chain. Leading these programmes is Stefan van den Bogaard, Group Director Technology & Investments. He tells us about De Heus’s strategies to reduce the company’s global carbon footprint and how De Heus’ local expertise is generating new ideas for sustainable solutions.
