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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…

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…

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…

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)

Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) has chosen A-Systems’ Ruminix software to implement its cutting-edge E-dairy rationing model. Optimizing dairy cattle rations worldwide can become simpler.  SFR has developed a proprietary rationing model that predicts milk yield based on specific feed inputs. Producers can handle both nutrition and production efficiency. “We were looking for a ration calculation program in…

For four years now, SFR has had its own innovation budget to initiate researchers itself. SFR employees can submit an idea. A scientific team then collects this, asks for further substantiation and ultimately allocates a budget. Head of R&D at SFR, Francesc Molist, talks about the steps taken in 2024 and the plans for next…

After a year full of seminars, webinars, courses and training, the Educational Services team is already ready for 2025. Because sitting back after a successful year is not an option. The product manager of Educational Services, Karin van de Belt, is busy with plans for 2025. First, a brief look back at 2024. A first…

“Don’t be afraid of society and the government”, advises Piet van der Aar, former director of Schothorst Feed Research. “In the past, legislation and regulations and consumer wishes have often been a stimulus for innovations in livestock farming and animal nutrition and will continue to be desperately needed in our sector in the future.” During…

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Han van der Kolk as Chief Veterinary Officer & Quality Officer. Han, a highly respected veterinarian and academic, joined the team on June 1st, and as of September, he has expanded his role to four days per week. With an impressive career in veterinary medicine, welfare, and…

Pig nutrition plays a crucial role in the production of safe, sustainable, affordable and welfare-friendly meat. Further improvements are possible with more data on nutritional requirements of the animal, on characteristics of feed ingredients, and on the effects of feed processing. Sustainability comprises many aspects, related to the three P’s (people, planet and profit): impact…