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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.
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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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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 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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NewsKoudijs Ukraine celebrates opening state-of-the-art premixes plant
An ultra-modern facility to produce high quality mineral and vitamin mixtures for animal feed was opened at the Koudijs Ukraine enterprise, in the village of Khilchytsia, Zolochiv district, Lviv region. This new facility has a productivity of approximately 20.000 T pa.
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NewsOur Global Green Goals, sowing the seeds for future generations
At De Heus Animal Nutrition we are committed to working together with suppliers, customers, business partners, industry organizations and other stakeholders towards more sustainable supply chains, providing safe, healthy, and affordable food for a growing world population.
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SustainabilityDe Heus receives the European Award for Business Quality for its commitment to quality and sustainability
De Heus Animal Nutrition was a winner at the first edition of the European Award for Business Quality (2021), a prizegiving ceremony organised by the European Association of Economy and Competitiveness (AEDEEC) in Madrid and held at the Hotel Westin Palace. At the event, hosted by journalists and communicators Ana García Lozano and Melchor Miralles, the animal nutrition company’s extraordinary hard work and commitment to quality was recognised.
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Julius Kuipers one of the leading speakers of Feed Additives Europe Preview
Julius Kuipers, our Formulation Manager, will be one of the leading speakers at FeedAdditives Europe 2019. He gives us a sneak preview of his presentation in this article.
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NewsAnimal Nutrition | the best start for your animals | De Heus
De Heus directly supports the performance of farmers, the producers of animal protein such as meat, milk, eggs, and fish. Click here to find out how.
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