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SustainabilityAssuring the existence of pig farmers in South-East Asia
In the pig farming business, healthy and strong piglets form the basis of healthy porkers. This is not just about giving the right, high-quality feeds, but also about carefully planned feed management. Another essential aspect is to inseminate sows with high-quality sperm. That is why we have opened our own sperm station in 2016. This way, we are able to guarantee independence and a bright future for sow farms in South-East Asia.
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SustainabilityHow sourcing raw materials locally can improve the lives of rural farmers in Ghana
To achieve a sustainable supply chain and foster communities, De Heus Ghana's ambition is to purchase at least 50% of its raw materials from local sources by 2025. In this way, the company can improve the whole supply chain along with the economic position of local farmers. This requires the local business unit to collaborate with strong partners who share De Heus' values.
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Sustainability‘With a transparent carbon footprint of feed, De Heus provides opportunities for the entire value chain’
The livestock sector takes its responsibility in combatting climate change by reducing its emissions. Actors throughout the value chain are intensifying their efforts to reduce their climate impact and meet their sustainability targets. The most prevalent area of attention is reducing the carbon footprint.
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DairyImmediate insight into dairy herd ration efficiency
Because rations must produce returns, the ration efficiency on a dairy farm is of key importance. Ration efficiency is expressed in kilograms of fat and protein-corrected milk (FPCM) produced by a dairy herd on the basis of the kilograms of dry matter consumed. From an economic perspective, for a dairy farm it is essential that the production per kilogram of dry matter is as high as possible. Assuming equal costs, this increases the farm's cash flow. Economic calculations involving the assessment of a new farming strategy clearly demonstrate that it is easier for a farm to meet its obligations when, in addition to any growth in the number of cows, it also realises higher production levels.
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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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Our peopleGábor Tiszaváry – Sales specialist for pigs
Gábor Tiszaváry is a sales specialist for De Heus in Hungary. His function is diverse and challenging. Visting partners, collecting orders and checking the performances of the animals are examples of weekly routines. Gábor his role is to advise the farmer about management and feed. He helps customers with things like: subsidies and farm equipment. “We are part of their lives, not just a supplier.”
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SowsWhat can we learn from the Danish sow farming?
The motto of the De Heus' sows and piglet experts is 'those who cannot share cannot multiply'. This is why we included this article about our experience during the study trip to Denmark.
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NewsDe Heus Animal Nutrition explicitly distances itself from the donations made by its joint venture in Russia.
De Heus Animal Nutrition has held a 51% stake in a joint venture in Russia since 2009. Our activities are limited to the production of animal feed and guided by two core principles: the safety of our local employees and the ongoing functioning of essential food supply chains.
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SowsPremium sow feed for predictable fertility
Fertile sows are the basis for a healthy sow farm. Fertility can be effectively managed by using De Heus' Premium Pig Feed for sows. Premium Pig feed is produced using clean grains (thus fewer mycotoxins) and reduces the occurrence of vague health issues and provides a predictable and constant fertility for your sows.
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GeneralRoyal De Heus strengthens position in Poland with acquisition of Golpasz S.A.
On 1st of March 2021, Royal De Heus completed the acquisition of the Polish compound feed company Golpasz. The transaction has been finalized after approval by the Polish antitrust agency. With annual sales of almost 500,000 tonnes of compound feed, Golpasz is a market leader in turkey feed on the Polish market and has secured a leading position in broiler feed. This acquisition is consistent with De Heus’ ambition of further strengthening its leading position in Poland.