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Swine
Saliva analysis to detect respiratory disorders
At many farms, when suddenly health problems occur, the pig farmer and the veterinarian look for solutions without having access to the results of any analyses. Analyses generally takes too long and pig farmers often consider them too expensive because they yield little result. The alternative for respiratory disorders is to conduct a saliva analysis for piglets and growers. This is cheaper method and the results are quickly available.
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Poultry
Fatter mother hens for vital broilers?
At the beginning of 2019, De Heus initiated an extensive long-term scientific study of the influence of the female broiler breeder’s nutrition on chick quality. High chick quality already starts during the formation of the egg and the embryo in the female broiler breeder. The mother hen itself and its nutrition play an important role in this regard.
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Our people
Miriam Beekmans – Manager Sales Support at Koudijs
De Heus' people are passionate about delivering high-quality products and service to customers. That's what attracted Miriam to the company's export organisation Koudijs. "Export is very dynamic and every day is different," she says. "Working together with my team, we can do our job well and this leads to happy customers." The opportunities to develop her career as a manager are also a major benefit.
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Dairy
Robotic milking and grazing
The increase of farmers with robotic milking is still growing. Is Robot Milking and grazing easily to combine? De Heus can help to make grazing for our customers a success. For a dairy farmer this comes down to earning (more) money when grazing! This causes new or additional challenges for the modern farmer who uses a milk robot. We therefore list a number of these challenges, and indicate how we can help you in this area.
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Traineeship
Kevin van Veldhuizen - Director Purchase Indonesia
Kevin van Veldhuizen (30) was born and raised in Barneveld. He had already spent several periods abroad, on an internship and on several longer trips. He then went to live in Utrecht. He studied in both Utrecht and Wageningen. Five years ago, he obtained his master's degree in Wageningen and embarked on the De Heus Management Traineeship in Purchase & Trading. He is now working for De Heus Indonesia and living in Jakarta.
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Dairy
Optimal 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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De Heus Vietnam commits to 10 year financial support for eye care in Vinh Long province
Dutch animal feed producer De Heus Vietnam has committed to a 10 year sponsorship of eye care projects in Vinh Long province by the Eye Care Foundation. This initiative will be launched at the opening of the Vinh Long II factory of animal feed, April 15th 2016.
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Sustainability
How the global HR listening survey will help De Heus develop as a learning organisation and drive our success
Earlier this year, De Heus conducted its second global HR listening survey. About 10,000 colleagues were asked questions, covering a number of areas, about their experience of working at De Heus and how engaged they feel with the company. Wichard Bieze, Group Director Human Resources, tells us about the results and how they will help us build a future-oriented, learning organisation as we grow and develop.
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Our people
Elżbieta "Ela" Lorek – Warehouse Manager
In 2016, Ela started on her journey with De Heus Poland, drawn by the promise of a career that resonated with her expertise in production planning and warehousing. Though the early days posed formidable challenges, Ela's tenacity and adaptability paved the way for growth and fulfilment. Nowadays she leads a team of 12 people. Reflecting on her journey, Ela remarks, "Every challenge I faced was an opportunity for growth. It was through overcoming obstacles that I truly discovered my capabilities and passion for this industry. One thing is important to me. I never forget that I was once in the same position as my employees."
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De Heus takes precautions to safeguard its feed production worldwide
The global outbreak of the coronavirus has major consequences. Our thoughts go out to those who see their health, lives and business affected by the coronavirus. We wish everyone good health and strength in these difficult times.