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Our peopleOlga Wodzýnska – Head of the broiler department
Olga’s journey with De Heus Poland began long before she officially joined the company. As a livestock breeder, she used De Heus feed products and attended several company-organised meetings. When she decided to move on from breeding, applying to De Heus felt like the perfect next step.
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Testimonial“The extra knowledge shared by our milking robots helps us move forward.”
Our Dutch farmers share success stories, thanks to the extra knowledge provided by our milking robots. Read their testimonial & discover the benefits for yourself.
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De Heus strengthens its market position in Serbia through the acquisition of a compound feed plant
On July fourth of this year, Royal De Heus signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Serbian compound feed plant Komponenta. With the acquisition of this new plant in Cuprija, De Heus now has two production locations in Serbia and thus has strengthened its leading position. The demand for high quality cattle, poultry and pig feeds is rapidly increasing in Serbia. The purchase of this plant will enable De Heus to amply meet this rapid growth in the near future.
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PoultrySmid family takes on the challenge
In 1990, Jenneke and Hergen Smid from the Netherlands got married. In 1996, they built their first free-range barn and in 2020 they are renovating the farm together with their sons to prepare it for the future. Jenneke: "We were ready for a new challenge ourselves, but we are delighted that we can do this with our children."
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Royal De Heus goes for sustainable soy in Europe
In the Netherlands, De Heus has been using sustainable soy for the production of compound feed since 2015. With the signing of the FEFAC Covenant 'sustainable soy', De Heus is taking an important step towards the use of responsibly grown soy for compound feed within its factories located in Poland, Spain, Portugal Czech Republic and Slovakia as well. The covenant stipulates that the use of responsible soy in compound feed in all feed mills situated in the European Union will be a reality by 2025 at the latest.
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DairyOmniGen for optimal resistance
De Heus is the exclusive supplier of the OmniGen. OmniGen supports the resistance in cows in a natural way and can result in a lower cell count, more milk and better fertility. Three dairy farmers that use OmniGen share their experiences. A well-functioning immune system forms the basis for a cow to perform well. OmniGen is a resistance-enhancing product exclusively available from De Heus.
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TestimonialSustainable 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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PigletsSuccessful approach to piglet farming at De Heus experimental farm
Piglet rearing at the De Heus 'De Elsenpas' Centre for Practical Research has proved very successful. The specific approach and strict hygiene protocols produce excellent results: many weaned piglets per sow, good weaning weights, low loss rate and high feed intake averaging 700 grams per piglet in the farrowing stable. According to farm manager Zias Lukasse, the experimental farm is therefore one of the frontrunners in the pig farming sector.
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PoultryProper lighting when fattening broilers
From breeding to slaughter, every phases in rearing broilers requires an optimal light plan.
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SustainabilityHow Asia and Brazil can bring out the best in each other
Reflecting on key sustainability issues and developments in the regions where they operate with Rinus Donkers (Brazil) and Gabor Fluit (Asia).
