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How 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.

Reinforcing commitment to sustainable agriculture in Indonesia De Heus opens its fifth production site in Purwodadi

De Heus, a global leader in animal nutrition, has further strengthened its presence in Indonesia with the successful acquisition and launch of its fifth production facility in Purwodadi, Central Java. This strategic expansion underscores De Heus' unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable livestock farming and empowering local communities.

Reducing the global usage of antibiotics to stop antimicrobial resistance

This week the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling attention to the rise of antimicrobial resistance around the world and the necessity to reduce the usage of antibiotics for healthcare and in livestock and aquaculture production. At De Heus Animal Nutrition we recognise the importance of this issue.

Support of social objectives

Our participation in unique projects probably appeals most to the imagination when it comes to our social involvement. In the regions we operate in, these projects make valuable contributions to the well-being of the local population. Examples of such projects include:

Willem Hovius - Process operator

On the outside, the De Heus product locations look robust and impressive. The machines in the plant contain hypermodern precision technology and are operated with advanced software. However, there's more to producing nice pellets than technology. You also need skilled personnel. People like Willem Hovius (43), process operator in the Utrecht plant (Netherlands).

Koudijs Uganda takes initiative to recycle single use plastics

Single use plastics form one of the largest environmental challenges in Uganda. Which is why Koudijs Uganda has set up a program aimed at the collection and reusage of single use feed bags. The program incentivizes farmers to return used bags by giving them a discount on the purchase of animal feed. Koudijs expects to recycle a significant amount of used polypropylene bags as a result of this new initiative.

Cloud & Infra Solution Architect

Royal De Heus is looking for a Cloud & Infra Solution Architect.

Gábor 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.”

A surprising source of sustainable ingredients

A third of all food for human consumption in South Africa is never consumed. This food usually ends wasted in landfills. By law, food that has not been sold before its expiration date is no longer suitable for human consumption. This forces bakeries in South Africa to take back any bread that has reached the end of its shelf life in the supermarket. De Heus saw a unique opportunity to use the valuable nutrients of this bread and prevent them from going to waste.