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Our peopleSusandi - Production Section Head Aqua
Susandi has worked for De Heus Indonesia since 2000, when De Heus acquired PT Universal Agri Bisnisindo (UAB). He started working on a project, continued into commissioning and then went into maintenance. After that he moved to the operator room, was promoted to supervisor and finally ended up as section head.
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Our peoplePavel Ryšánek - Grain Purchaser
Pavel Ryšánek is a new dad and a raw materials purchaser, who tries to divide his time evenly between taking care of his little newborn son and working for De Heus (Czech Republic). He graduated from the University of Defense, where he studied Purchasing and Logistics. During the last two years at university he worked for a Logistics Provider in a part-time job in order to gain experience. He stumbled upon De Heus by chance while searching for job offers, so it is his first full-time job after graduation. Luckily for us he has stayed (for six years already).
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Our peoplePutheany Ung - Product Manager
Putheany Ung has a rich educational background with degrees in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Monogastric Animal Nutrition, Extension Education, and International Communication. This diverse knowledge base laid the foundation for his role as a Product Manager. Starting his career as a Research Officer at the Royal University of Agriculture, he gained valuable experience in livestock feed analysis and livestock-related research. Currently, at De Heus TMH Cambodia, he manages products for poultry, swine, and ruminants, leveraging his expertise to enhance livestock production in Cambodia.
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TestimonialWe have stable results with De Heus feeds and improved financial results
Read the story from a satisfied customer in the Czech Republic who praises the high quality of De Heus animal feed products. Learn more about our commitment to excellence.
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NewsDe Heus awarded World-class Workplace label for 2022
"This label makes me incredibly proud of who we are as De Heus and how we distinguish ourselves from other organisations as an attractive employer", with these words Isolde Eleveld - HR Group Director De Heus - collected the World-class Workplace label for 2022 presented by Effectory. This label celebrates fantastic employership and demonstrates De Heus’ ongoing commitment to employee engagement to its current and future workforce.
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KaliberThe crucial period in calf rearing
If you want to achieve a younger calving age of your heifers, the most important rearing period is between five and eight months of age. Practical experience and research show that young calves can grow very quickly in this period: more than 1,000g a day in some cases! While increased growth is an extremely valuable part of reaching the insemination weight quickly, it’s also worth paying attention to the type of growth. Animals can grow through becoming fat or through the development of the muscles and carcass. The Kaliber Rearing Plan is designed to achieve the latter approach. Read on to find out more about how you can make the most of this crucial rearing period.
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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 peopleGert Kerkhofs – Team Leader Dairy Specialists Flanders (Belgium)
Although he did not grow up on a farm, Gert Kerkhofs developed a passion for the sector at an early age. “During my holidays I worked on a farm, and that really sparked my enthusiasm,” he says. After attending agricultural school in Bocholt, he moved to Geel to obtain his bachelor’s degree in dairy farming. He then started working on a dairy farm to gain practical experience. “After several years in the barn, I moved into advisory work and eventually joined De Heus. I’m now team leader for the dairy team in Flanders.”
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SustainabilityIntroduction of the responsible feeding programme
As the world population continues to grow – to an estimated 9.8 billion people in 2050 – so does the need for access to affordable, safe and healthy food. The World Resources Institute estimates that we will see a 56 percent increase in the global demand for food, and an increase of nearly 70 percent in the demand for animal-based food. This is a major challenge that requires a critical look at the food production chains we are part of.
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KaliberHow to get the best possible start with Kaliber
As a dairy farmer, you want your calves to be as heavy and well developed as possible. The Kaliber Calf Rearing Plan results in heifers that calve at 24 months and weigh 570kg after calving with the backline and the last ribs clearly visible. With our plan, you can optimise height, length and carcass. However, the success of this plan hinges on the first few months. Here’s what you need to know about how to get the most out of your start phase.