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PremixA modern factory designed to optimize production and product control
De Heus and Koudijs premix animal nutrition is formulated to deliver consistent performance. Customers rely on it. This predictability requires constant attention to quality throughout the production process. Particularly since each premix is tailored to the needs of the customer. The company is flexible with its blends, but not with its standards. The premix animal nutrition factory in Veghel, the Netherlands embodies this philosophy. Nic Langeveld, Manager Premix, and Arianne Schoofs, QA Manager, tell us how the factory is designed and organised so that its output delivers maximum performance consistently.
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Our peopleRafał Blachowski - senior distribution specialist
Choosing to work at De Heus was not accidental. In 2009, Rafał graduated in commodity science from the Faculty of Animal Bioengineering at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. His first job was working as a sales representative. In 2014, whilst browsing through job advertisements, he came across a vacancy for a distribution specialist at De Heus. Having graduated in agricultural studies, he was familiar with animal nutrition. Furthermore, he had already heard a lot of good things about De Heus. Many of his college colleagues worked at De Heus and praised the conditions and opportunities there. Rafał applied without hesitation and was invited to an interview at the company's headquarters. In 2015, he officially joined the De Heus team.
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Animal NutritionAnimal species for which we also produce feed
Our focus is on enhancing animal health and improving results for our customers. However, we not only make food for poultry, swine, ruminants and fish… Whatever animals you keep, we have the appropriate feed! We have several different brands that supply animal lovers with the right feed for their pets as well as nutritional solutions for farmers with less frequently farmed animals. Here are species of animal for which we also produce feed:
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PigletsSuccessful approach to piglet farming at De Heus experimental farm
Piglet rearing at the De Heus 'De Elsenpas' Centre for Practical Research has proved very successful. The specific approach and strict hygiene protocols produce excellent results: many weaned piglets per sow, good weaning weights, low loss rate and high feed intake averaging 700 grams per piglet in the farrowing stable. According to farm manager Zias Lukasse, the experimental farm is therefore one of the frontrunners in the pig farming sector.
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Our peopleJoão Malaca – Beef Specialist
João Malaca is a Beef Specialist for De Heus in Portugal. Working closely with customers, he provides them with the right nutrition to achieve their goal, thus winning their trust. A family man, João loves jazz and blues music.
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New dedicated production facility in for De Heus in Toledo, Brazil
The opening of the new De Heus factory in Parana shakes up agriculture business! The unit, located in Toledo, is a factory dedicated - in the Dutch mold - and which already produces the line of Feed Premium Romelko, novelty in Brazil The openning of the new dedicated factory of De Heus, in Toledo changed the agribusiness in Paraná and brought together entrepreneurs, producers, cooperatives and authorities of the region, such as the mayor of the city, Lucio de Machi; the secretary of economic development, Paulo Almeida; former mayor Beto Lunitti. Also attended the event: Koen De Heus, global CEO of the company; and Ton van der Laan, member of the Grupo Royal De Heus Board; who came from the Netherlands to this important event.
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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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KaliberHow to make the most of your heifer potential
Dairy calves are born with extremely high genetic potential, which every farmer has the opportunity to unlock through good nutrition and management during rearing.
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Our peopleHana Franková – receptionist
Hana is the first person you encounter when you enter our head office in the Czech Republic. She is the ever-smiling receptionist and key to giving visitors and employees a good first impression. Besides handling incoming mail, calls and visitors, she has many other administrative-related responsibilities. Even though she studied hospitality and tourism, when she found there was a job opportunity at De Heus, she was quick to apply for the position of receptionist.
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Our peopleFernando Fonseca - Poultry Specialist
With a degree in zootechnical engineering and a creative and innovative nature, Fernando Fonseca applies his IT knowledge to his work, developing creative solutions to the challenges he encounters on the farms he visits. "I enjoy creating tools and apps that make everyday tasks easier for farmers. Sharing these innovations with my colleagues at De Heus and applying them for the benefit of our clients is incredibly rewarding," he adds.
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