“Trouw Nutrition doesn’t just sell animal feed components, but scientifically based nutritional products and services.” - Nienke de Groot, strategic marketing manager
- Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Full time
Layer Specialist Animal Nutritionist:
Nutritional Formulation:
- Develop and adjust feed formulations tailored specifically to the needs of layer hens at different stages of production (e.g., starter, grower, layer phases).
- Ensure that the feed meets the nutritional requirements for optimal egg production, including protein, vitamins, minerals, and energy levels.
Health Monitoring:
- Monitor the health and well-being of the hens, identifying any nutritional deficiencies or health issues that could impact egg production.
- Work closely with veterinarians to ensure that any health concerns are addressed through dietary adjustments or supplements.
Egg Quality Optimization:
- Focus on enhancing the quality of the eggs, including shell strength, yolk color, and overall egg size, through precise nutritional management.
- Implement strategies to improve egg production rates and consistency.
Research and Development:
- Stay updated on the latest research in poultry nutrition to integrate new findings into feeding programs.
- Conduct trials and studies to test the effectiveness of different feed ingredients or formulations on egg production and hen health.
Feed Ingredient Selection:
- Evaluate and select the best ingredients for layer feed, considering factors like cost, availability, and nutritional value.
- Ensure that feed ingredients are safe, non-toxic, and free from contaminants that could harm the hens or affect egg quality.
Sustainability Practices:
- Implement sustainable practices in feed formulation, such as using alternative protein sources or optimizing feed efficiency to reduce waste.
- Work towards reducing the environmental impact of layer production by optimizing feed utilization.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze production data to assess the effectiveness of feeding programs and make necessary adjustments.
- Report findings and recommendations to farm managers or other stakeholders to enhance overall production efficiency.
Education and Training:
- Provide training and support to farm staff on best practices in feeding and caring for layer hens.
- Educate stakeholders on the importance of nutrition in maintaining healthy and productive flocks.
A Layer Specialist Animal Nutritionist plays a critical role in ensuring that layer hens are fed optimally to produce high-quality eggs efficiently. Their expertise in nutrition, combined with a deep understanding of poultry health, makes them essential in the poultry industry.
About Trouw Nutrition
Trouw Nutrition has a 90-year history of dedication to innovation and deep experience in developing smarter and more sustainable ways of raising healthy farm animals and companion animals. Our team of 8,300 passionate people in 32 countries relentlessly pursue solutions to the challenges facing our feed-to-food chain to help our customers Feed the Future.
Our broad portfolio of feed specialties, feed additives, premixes and nutritional models and services, along with our ever-increasing expertise in feed, farm and health makes us a one-stop-shop with limitless opportunities to create tailored, integrated solutions suited to each customer’s local situation.
Trouw Nutrition is part of Nutreco, global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, which in turn is part of the SHV Family of Companies, unifying over 50,000 people around the world.
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