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Crecimiento y alimentación antes del destete: Factores clave para la futura producción de leche

En general, el rendimiento de una ternera es un indicador importante de su potencial productivo y de su salud en etapas posteriores de la vida. Se asume que una mayor ingesta de alimento antes del destete conduce a un mayor crecimiento y, en última instancia, a un mejor desempeño como vaca. Recientemente se publicó un nuevo metaanálisis. Jiang et al. (2025) realizaron un metaanálisis para profundizar en los efectos de la GMD (ganancia media diaria) y de la ingesta de alimento de los terneros antes del destete sobre el rendimiento en la primera lactación. A continuación, se muestra el resumen de esta investigación. Este metaanálisis evidenció que un aumento en la GMD antes del destete contribuye a una mayor producción de leche en la primera lactación.

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Preweaning growth and feeding: key drivers for future milk production

In general, the performance of a heifer calf is an important indicator for her production potential and health in later life. It is assumed that higher feed intake before weaning leads to greater growth and ultimately to better performance as a heifer. Recently, a new meta-analysis was published. Jiang et al. (2025) conducted a meta-analysis to gain more insight into the effects of ADG (average daily gain) and feed intake of calves before weaning on first-lactation performance. Please find the abstract of this research below. This meta-analysis showed that increasing ADG (average daily gain) before weaning contributes to a higher milk yield in first lactation.

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Meet our team at Feed Formulation Latin America 2025 – São Paulo

We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Feed Formulation Latin America 2025, taking place from 16 to 18 September in São Paulo, Brazil.

You can find us at stand 2130-F within the Dutch Animal Nutrition Pavilion. Our colleagues Jacques Sips and Erik Roberts will be there to welcome you and discuss how we can support your operations and growth with our feed formulation solutions.

We are also proud to share that Erik will be responsible for our customers in Latin America. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet him in person.

About Feed Formulation Latin America
Feed Formulation Latin America is the premier event for feed formulation and animal nutrition professionals in Latin America, bringing together key stakeholders to shape the future of the industry.

Nos complace anunciar que estaremos exponiendo en Feed Formulation Latin America 2025, que se llevará a cabo del 16 al 18 de septiembre en São Paulo, Brasil.

Nos encontrarás en el stand 2130-F dentro del Pabellón de Nutrición Animal de los Países Bajos. Nuestros colegas Jacques Sips y Erik Roberts estarán allí para darte la bienvenida y conversar sobre cómo podemos apoyar tus operaciones y crecimiento con nuestras soluciones para la formulación de alimentos.

También nos enorgullece compartir que Erik será el responsable de nuestros clientes en América Latina. Este evento es la oportunidad perfecta para conocerlo en persona.

Sobre Feed Formulation Latin America
Feed Formulation Latin America es el evento líder para profesionales de la formulación de alimentos y la nutrición animal en América Latina, reuniendo a los principales actores del sector para dar forma al futuro de la industria.

Welcome Erik Roberts -  New Sales Manager Europe & LATAM!

We are excited to announce that Erik Roberts will be joining our team as Sales Manager Europe and LATAM, starting August 1st.

Erik brings a wealth of experience in young animal nutrition, having worked with well-known companies such as Nutrifeed, Meneba (Limagrain), DSM, and Phileo LeSaffre. His strong background enables him to support our products not only commercially, but also from a technical perspective.

With Erik on board, we are taking another step forward in expanding our international presence. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome and wishing him every success in his new role!

Erik Robert
Sales Manager Europe & Latam

Bienvenido Erik Roberts -  Nuevo Gerente de Ventas - Europa & LATAM!

Nos complace anunciar que Erik Roberts se unirá a nuestro equipo como Gerente de ventas para Europa y LATAM a partir del 1º de agosto.

Erik cuenta con una gran experiencia en nutrición de animales jóvenes, habiendo trabajado con empresas de renombre como Nutrifeed, Meneba (Limagrain), DSM y Phileo LeSaffre. Su sólida formación le permite respaldar nuestros productos no sólo desde el punto de vista comercial, sino también desde una perspectiva técnica.

Con la incorporación de Erik, damos un paso más en la expansión de nuestra presencia internacional. ¡Acompáñanos en darle una cálida bienvenida y desearle mucho éxito en su nuevo cargo!

Team Joosten - young animal nutrition

Omega-3 in early-life nutrition - an investment in lifetime performance

Recent research published by WATT Global Media highlights the positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids in broiler nutrition – including improved feed conversion ratio (FCR).

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These insights align closely with our approach to young animal nutrition. FMR Omega 3 from Joosten is a functional feed ingredient rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish (EPA and DHA). There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids: EPA (C20:5) and DHA (C22:6) found in fish and algae, while ALA (C18:3) is primarily found in plant-based fat sources

While ALA acts as a precursor, EPA and DHA are directly active and especially valuable for enhancing the animal’s anti-inflammatory capacity. Research and field experience show that omega-3-rich diets (especially EPA and DHA):

► Support gut health and early gut development
► Improve nutrient utilization
► Boost growth performance in young animals

Strong gut development early in life supports long-term performance in pigs and poultry.

FMR Omega 3 – powered by science, proven in practice

Two new faces are strengthening Team Joosten.

At Joosten – young animal nutrition, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and strong relationships. That’s why we’re proud to introduce two team members who help us deliver on that promise.
 
Erika Berkvens Perales
Business Development Spain and Latin America
 
We’re pleased to officially introduce Erika Berkvens Perales, who is active in Business Development for the Spanish market at Joosten – young animal nutrition.
 
As a native Spanish speaker, Erika brings a natural understanding of the language, culture and mindset of our Spanish-speaking clients. Her ability to connect on a personal and professional level helps strengthen our relationships in both Spain and Latin America.
Some of our clients already know Erika from online meetings, where she takes on the role of interpreter for Spanish-speaking countries.
Beyond business development, Erika also contributes to our marketing and social media, ensuring our message resonates across languages and cultures. 
Her insight into local ways of thinking adds real value to the conversations we have, and the partnerships we build.

Francy Meulen
Quality Assurance Manager

Francy Meulen joined our team as Quality Assurance Manager.
 
She is responsible for the inspection of raw materials and final products in our lab, ensuring that every product meets Joosten’s high quality standards. Francy is also actively involved in conducting and analyzing research from our application farm and turning those results into practical value for our clients.
Additionally, Francy supports our operations team to help ensure business continuity and flexibility. Her all-round contribution strengthens our promise of consistent quality and reliable service.
 
Creating successes together!
With Francy and Erika onboard, we continue to invest in the people behind the performance. We believe that real success is built on strong partnerships, shared knowledge, and mutual growth.
 
Team Joosten - young animal nutrition

We’re excited to be attending the 17th International Animal Production Show, FIGAN 2025, in Zaragoza, Spain, on March 26 and 27, 2025.
Although we won't have our own stand this time, we’ll be there and available for meetings. Don’t hesitate to reach out to schedule a time to connect, we’d love to meet you!
You can contact us at: erika@joosten.nl or send us a message via our LinkedIn account.

We are delighted to announce that Joosten – young animal nutrition will once again be participating in VIV Asia, taking place from March 12 to 14, 2025, at IMPACT, Bangkok, Thailand.

As one of the leading events in the animal protein industry, VIV Asia offers the perfect platform to showcase our specialized range of products designed to enhance nutrition and intestinal health in young animals, contributing to their optimal growth and well-being.

We invite you to visit us in Hall 3, booth 4142. 

Click here to register for free entrance tickets

We had a great few days at EuroTier!

It was wonderful to meet our customers in person again, catch up, and enjoy the company of familiar faces once again. We also appreciated the opportunity to establish new contacts, meet potential clients, and engage with industry colleagues.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and contributed to making this event a success.

Watch our aftermovie on YouTube or Vimeo.

Joosten - young animal nutrition está probando continuamente sus productos y buscando oportunidades para mejorarlos, tanto en términos de calidad como de utilización. Los ensayos con animales son una forma útil de probar los productos, pero también se pueden utilizar cuestionarios para recopilar información relevante con el fin de mejorar un producto. Por ello, Joosten envió recientemente, junto con su distribuidor, un formulario a los usuarios de FMR Ω3 en Perú. Esto contribuyó a una mejor comprensión de la aplicación, la posible necesidad de ajustes y un mayor conocimiento de los beneficios de FMR Ω3 en las dietas avícolas.

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