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SustainabilityStimulating and enabling research
A consortium of companies within the Netherlands Association of the Animal Feed Industry, NEVEDI, and the animal production chain, in collaboration with Wageningen University, has developed a Livestock Research programme: Feed4Foodure. De Heus financially supports this programme. In fact, we fulfil a pioneering role in this. And we not only provide financial support, we also gladly share the use of numerous research facilities on our own research farms. Our objective is to make a substantial contribution to a sustainable and healthy livestock industry in the Netherlands. And together, to reinforce our competitive position on the global market. Feed4Foodure focuses on three areas of research:
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SustainabilityStanding on the shoulders of Giants
In the countryside around Beuningen, a Dutch town in the province of Gelderland, you’ll find De Heus’ Swine Nutrition Centre ‘De Elsenpas’. A seemingly ordinary modern-day swine farm – one of around 3,600 in the Netherlands. But if you look more closely, the observant viewer will notice the 30+ feed silos huddled to the left of the main building. A hint that something unusual is taking place inside.
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De Heus takes over poultry slaughterhouses Van Miert
Royal De Heus has signed the conditional agreement for the complete acquisition of the poultry slaughter houses from Van Miert Breukelen and Mieki Hunsel recently. With two production sites and a total slaughter capacity of 850,000 chicks per week, Van Miert has a strong market position. With this step, the slaughter capacity in the Netherlands remains guaranteed. The proposed acquisition has yet to be approved by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).
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NewsKoudijs Ukraine celebrates opening state-of-the-art premixes plant
An ultra-modern facility to produce high quality mineral and vitamin mixtures for animal feed was opened at the Koudijs Ukraine enterprise, in the village of Khilchytsia, Zolochiv district, Lviv region. This new facility has a productivity of approximately 20.000 T pa.
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Royal De Heus strengthens position with Romagnoli
On 4th of April this year, Royal De Heus signed the agreement for the acquisition of the Brazilian cattle nutrition company Romagnoli Ltda. With this step De Heus gives substance to its goal of building a leading position on the internationally very important Brazilian market for animal feeds. De Heus is pleased to announce that the founder of the company, Crésio Victor Romagnoli, will continue to be very closely involved in the company. He views the acquisition as an important impulse for further growth.
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TestimonialOut with the dairy cows, in with the laying hens
Read how Hendri Teunissen from the Netherlands experienced working with De Heus Feed. Discover how our feed solutions can benefit your business too.
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SustainabilityAssuring the existence of pig farmers in South-East Asia
In the pig farming business, healthy and strong piglets form the basis of healthy porkers. This is not just about giving the right, high-quality feeds, but also about carefully planned feed management. Another essential aspect is to inseminate sows with high-quality sperm. That is why we have opened our own sperm station in 2016. This way, we are able to guarantee independence and a bright future for sow farms in South-East Asia.
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SowsSows that are less fit give less milk
Problems in the start-up of milk production after farrowing is a familiar problem in Pig farming. How do we track down the cause of this problem?
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DairyRobotic milking and grazing
The increase of farmers with robotic milking is still growing. Is Robot Milking and grazing easily to combine? De Heus can help to make grazing for our customers a success. For a dairy farmer this comes down to earning (more) money when grazing! This causes new or additional challenges for the modern farmer who uses a milk robot. We therefore list a number of these challenges, and indicate how we can help you in this area.
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Corvin van Dinther – Production Manager Koudijs premix factory
Koudijs premixes are produced in a dedicated premix plant in Veghel, in the south of the Netherlands. The plant is built to ensure that every bag, big bag, or bulk container contains a high-quality, homogeneous premix tailored to customer needs. Get to know Corvin, who has been with the organization for more than 35 years, starting as an operator and now active as a Production Manager for the Koudijs premix factory.
