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PigletsInvesting in piglets pays off
Healthy, well-growing piglets are profitable during the rearing period and,in addition, they also achieve good results in the fattening phase. These piglet will be easier to sell and might warrant a higher selling price. This is important, because the piglet selling prices determines the differences in feed profit between sow farms.
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De Heus LLC sponsors Cycle4Girls of charity Plan Netherlands
De Heus LLC Vietnam, an operating company of De Heus Animal Nutrition, sponsors the challenge of Carli Aulich, who will be cycling 300 kilometers in four days for Plan Netherlands. She leaves the Netherlands on March 8, International Women’s Day, together with 25 other Dutch women. Thanks to the contribution of De Heus, Aulich has already collected € 4,000. Plan spends this on projects to make sure that children in Vietnam have access to education, proper sanitation, safe drinking water and that they can grow up in a safe environment.
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Our peopleWillem 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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Quality in feed | De Heus Animal Nutrition
De Heus Animal Nutrition - Producing high quality feed and offering high quality services related to Animal Husbandry
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Learning and development | De Heus Animal Nutrition
In a rapidly growing organisation our employees make the difference in helping us achieve our strategy. Click here to see how this works.
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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 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.
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Our peopleChris Prinsloo - Sustainability Officer
As the Sustainability Officer at De Heus South Africa, Chris Prinsloo brings a diverse set of experiences to the role. He has worked in a range of industries, including energy, feed milling, fast-food franchising, and human resources. Starting at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa, in the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Chris moved into the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, beginning as a depot manager and rapidly progressing to senior management roles. He became the General Manager, overseeing 47 fast-food franchise units in South Africa and Zambia, and achieving notable outcomes in areas such as operational efficiency, cost reduction, customer satisfaction, and regional expansion. In 2019, Chris joined De Heus South Africa as the National Customer Service Coordinator, concentrating on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. He was quickly promoted to the position of Sustainability Officer.
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PoultryDe Heus sells poultry slaughterhouses Van Miert to Clazing
Royal De Heus has signed a conditional agreement with Poultry Slaughterhouse Clazing. The agreement implies that Clazing takes over the poultry slaughterhouses of Van Miert and Mieki Hunsel from De Heus. As a result of the agreement, De Heus acquires a minority stake in Clazing. With this step, the slaughter capacity is safeguarded. Hereby, a slaughterhouse combination has been created with a positive future outlook. The proposed transaction has yet to be approved by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).
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Our peopleKeshnee Rambally - HR officer at De Heus South Africa
Keshnee grew up in a modest home in Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal. As the eldest of 3 children, her parents were very progressive and always encouraged her to pursue happiness. Keshnee matriculated from Heather Secondary in 1988 and studied early childhood development. 31 years ago, she married into the Rambally family and has two wonderful children. Keshnee recently celebrated her Long Service Award of 20 years at De Heus. She joined Nutrex in 2003 and continued to work for De Heus when Nutrex was acquired in 2007. She initially served as a receptionist and assistant to the Directors, taking on responsibilities such as assisting with orders during the weekends, handling invoicing, and managing price letters, among other departments she contributed to. When an opportunity for growth arose, Keshnee seized it and transitioned to the Human Resources department at the Head Office located in Umlaas Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal.
