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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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SpainThe Business Excellence Awards recognize De Heus as "The Best Animal Nutrition Company" in Spain
De Heus Nutrición Animal received last Wednesday the Business Excellence Award as The Best Animal Nutrition Company in Spain, during an event organized by the newspaper La Razón in Madrid. The company has emphasized that this recognition is the result of "great teamwork and a constant effort to contribute to innovation and sustainability in the livestock sector."
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Our peopleIsabel Barreiro - Formulator
Isabel Barreiro has worked as a formulator in the Spanish formulation department since 2016. In 2008 she obtained her veterinary degree. Isabel spent four years working as a researcher at the university and obtained her PhD, which she wants to present this year. Before becoming immersed in the world of animal nutrition and working in a small farming cooperative, she worked as clinician.
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On the farm approach | De Heus Animal Nutrition
The power of our approach is that we can offer products tailored to the specific local situation of every individual customer.
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Our purpose | De Heus Animal Nutrition
Every day we work towards ensuring better access to safe and healthy food for a growing global population. Click here to find out what we stand for
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Our peopleInnocent Delani Mathonsi - Shift Supervisor at De Heus South Africa
On November 19, 2023, Innocent Delani Mathonsi, better known as Dee to his coworkers, will celebrate his 20-year Long Service Award for dedicated service to De Heus. Innocent commenced work at the Umlaas Mill in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. In 2003, he initially started as a pellet operator for 18 months before receiving training to become a raw material operator. He subsequently earned a promotion to the role of shift supervisor, which he has held for the past 17 years, in addition to completing a Supervisory Development Diploma through the Durban University of Technology.
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SowsExploiting the qualities of Danish sows
The influx of Danish genetics into the Netherlands has continuously increased in recent years. This is motivated by the growing demand of foreign piglet buyers. On the basis of the knowledge and experience it has acquired, De Heus is providing recommendations designed to improve the results of working with Danish breeding material.
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SwineTips on how to keep your pigs cool during the summer
With temperatures rising in spring and summer it is wise to pay attention to preventing heat stress. But which measures should you take?
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Insights5 De Heus facts
You may know we are a fully-fledged nutritional supplier producing compound feed, premixes and feed specialties. You probably also know that we provide our customers with nutritional concepts that ensure maximum animal health and optimal performance. But do you also realise how many employees work at De Heus or the number of production locations we have? That's what we thought, time to share some facts!
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Our peopleOsmar Silva - Quality Assurance Analyst I
Osmar is currently in his second year studying Quality Management at Cesumar University. He has also studied Music, been employed as a textile worker and worked as a production operator for a well-known washing machine company in the country. He is a hardworking, attentive and detail-oriented professional. “Whatever I do, I do it with humility and try to be the best,” says Osmar. This is the approach he is taking to build his professional career.
