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Testimonial
Sustainable broiler farm production relies on interconnected satisfaction
Discover how broiler farming thrives on connected bowls and sustainable production. Learn how collaboration, feed quality, and data analysis drive success in the industry.
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Sows
How sharing knowledge improved the health status of pigs in Brazil
By sharing knowledge with all our business units, we help farmers worldwide to power progress on their farm. In 2019, Marcino & Daniel from Brazil took part in the Natural Power training in the Netherlands. Marcino is originally a vet and has worked for De Heus Brazil since 2014. During his training, he visited eight farms with more than 8,000 sows and learned all about the Dutch pig sector. His main goal was to learn how to support farmers in Brazil improve the health status on their farms.
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Testimonial
Maximize animal care, reap the rewards as a farmer
Explore Martin Blazek's inspiring testimonial in the Czech Republic, showcasing De Heus' excellence and success. Discover their remarkable journey.
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Premix
Producing premixes that work in every mill at every farm
De Heus premixes are designed to work seamlessly in the production processes of both feed mills and farmers. When De Heus acquired a premix animal nutrition factory in Rio Claro, Brazil in 2012, Industrial Manager Alexandre Reis, was instrumental in transforming the existing production lines into a modern, automated facility which produces premixes that are safe and easy to use. He tells us about how the factory was developed and how it meets customer needs on a daily basis.
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Our people
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).
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Our people
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.”
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Testimonial
After eight years, our farm already produces 2.7 million litres of milk per year
Fernando Sleutjes from Brazil shares his success story using De Heus animal nutrition products. Read how our solutions helped him improve his operations and meet his goals.
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Sustainability
Achieving local impact as a supplier of animal feed
The strategy of De Heus is twofold. In several countries De Heus has its own operating companies and factories, in other countries De Heus supplies the local market through Koudijs, its export organisation. Koudijs’ position as an animal feed supplier brings its own unique characteristics to supporting customers, says Harry Schimmel, Sales Manager for the African and the Middle Eastern markets. Having worked and lived in both Ethiopia and Myanmar for several years, he can share more about Koudijs’ role in developing countries.
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Broilers
Chuon is expanding his business because of improved performance and profit
Chuon Chansophal is a yellow broiler farmer and lives together with his wife and 3 children. He started his yellow broiler farm in 2008. “I experienced many ups and downs in my business. I used several kinds of feed from many suppliers but the results were not satisfying. Till I became a customer of De Heus in 2012”, says Chuon.
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Testimonial
Our milk yield has increased a lot since we adopted the Compost Barn System on our farm
Read about the success story of Brazil's Family Reis and their experience using De Heus animal feed products. Learn how they improved their livestock's performance.