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SFR researcher publishes book on mycotoxins
Regiane R. Santos, a senior researcher at Schothorst Feed Research, recently edited a book entitled ‘Mycotoxins: From Field to Feed’. With 15 years of experience in this field, Dr. Santos summarizes knowledge in this book based on realistic risks and inquiries from the field. Mycotoxins are toxins produced by fungi, and approximately 80% of animal…
Read MoreSFR SowModel offers unique possibilities
Schothorst Feed Research developed a sow model that nutritionists can use to easily map the needs of pregnant and lactating sows. “A unique tool that helps to assess and optimize sow feeds,” says Jan Fledderus Senior Consultant & Product Manager Swine. SFR is now ready to bring the model to the attention of the animal…
Read MoreMarco de Mik
Marco is 39 years old and works as a Senior consultant swine. He studied Veterinary Medicine in Utrecht and Animal Nutrition in Wageningen and is happy to tell us about his work at SFR. Does your study fit in well with what you do now?Yes, the combination of animal nutrition and animal health is almost…
Read MoreElena Basili
‘SFR offers a unique and enriching environment to grow professionally.’ Our R&D colleague Elena Basili started as an intern at SFR at the end of 2023. She studied MSc Animal Sciences at WUR, with a specialization in Adaptation Physiology (ADP). Why did you want to work at SFR? ‘SFR is a well-known independent research institute…
Read MoreEva Soliano
Eva Soliano is 25 years old and tells us about her work at Schothorst Feed Research. What is your position?I work as an assistant manager at the pig farm. What did you study?I studied Animal Husbandry at the Aeres University of Applied Sciences in Dronten. This study is mainly focused on dairy farming, but I…
Read MoreNew Swiss animal feed concept based on SFR research
Last week, cattle consultant Wilfried van Straalen spoke during the launch of DairyXpert by Melior in Switzerland. DairyXpert’s nutritional advice is based on research and experiences from SFR. Wilfried van Straalen said in his lecture that high-performing cows are more sensitive to metabolic diseases such as ketosis or milk fever because of their high milk…
Read MoreDe Schothorst Elze 220 fiftieth 100,000 kg milk cow
Last month our De Schothorst Elze 220 passed the 100,000 kg milk mark. This makes the Dakota daughter the fiftieth cow to achieve this milestone. The Dutch magazine Veeteelt photographed the three hundred-tonners present and wrote an article about them. You can read it via this link. (in dutch)
Read MoreWilfried van Straalen
Wilfried van Straalen has been a ruminant researcher at Schothorst Feed Research for over thirty years. “I was still working on my PhD in Wageningen when Piet van der Aar invited me to join Schothorst,” he recalls. “The position immediately appealed to me, so I started in Lelystad. As a result, the completion of my…
Read MoreRienk van der Scheer
Next year, Rienk van der Scheer will celebrate 35 years at Schothorst Feed Research. “In the late ’80s, after completing my Animal Husbandry studies in Groningen, it was tough to find work,” he explains. That’s why Rienk chose to pursue an additional degree in Agricultural Information Science, and with that, he started on May 1,…
Read MoreJack Morren
Jack attended agricultural school in Zwolle, specializing in pigs and poultry farming. In August 1996, he joined Schothorst Feed Research as a poultry caretaker. “At that time, we had three barns: for laying hens, broilers, and parent stock, and there were only three of us working. Over the years, we’ve added more barns, animals, and…
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