Interview

Dr Ronald Scholten (pictured left) and Dr Heinrich Kleine Klausing (pictured right). Photo: Vincent ter Beek

16-03 | Interview

Dr Kleine Klausing and Dr Scholten: ‘Making “employees” in feed do their work’

Kerstin Reiners, commercial director of PIC Western Europe, says that the company is investing in identifying traits to measure the character and behaviour of animals. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

23-02 | Interview

Interview: “Behaviour is the most complex area in pig breeding”

Richard Maatman (born 1969) has been CEO of Hendrix Genetics since April 2023. He grew up on a layer farm and hatchery and studied animal science at Wageningen University & Research, the Netherlands, specialising in genetics. He started working in 1993 as a geneticist/breeder for layers at Euribrid and continued to pursue a career in broiler breeding. After having also worked in animal nutrition for several years, he returned to breeding in 2022, as deputy CEO of Hendrix Genetics. Photos: Van Assendelft Fotografie

21-01 | Interview

Richard Maatman (Hendrix Genetics): ‘Our impact carries great responsibility’

Dr Matt Culbertson, COO at pig genetics company PIC, speaking at a recent event. Photo: PIC

28-08-2025 | Article, Interview

Should gene-edited pork be labelled? A plea for transparency and choice

Torben Aarris, CEO of DanBred. Photo: DanBred/ Bert Jansen

23-07-2025 | Interview

Torben Aarris (DanBred): ‘Asia is at the heart of our future strategy’

Interview: Understanding the value of supply chain resilience

14-07-2025 | Interview

Interview: Understanding the value of supply chain resilience

field to feed

27-06-2025 | Interview

From Field to Feed: Dr Santos on tackling mycotoxins and protecting animal health

sow model

09-05-2025 | Interview

Interview Xandra Benthem de Grave: ‘Nutrient tool helps optimise sow feed during gestation’

Raf Beeren (55), has been managing director of the newly created division Hendrix Genetics Swine since early 2025. In the past he held various positions within Hendrix Genetics. Most recently he was managing director for the business unit Turkeys; prior to that he was being managing director for Hypor – the company’s pig business unit. He holds an MSc degree in Animal Science from Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. Photos: Jan-Willem Schouten

02-05-2025 | Interview

Raf Beeren (Hendrix Genetics Swine): “Aiming for a top spot with pig genetics”

Het kan bijvoorbeeld in het profiel? Tina Sejersgard F, is executive vice president of Novonesis.

14-04-2025 | Interview

Interview: How Novonesis’ acquisition strengthens its market position

Pigs at a farm in the Dominican Republic. The ASF situation in the country is now endemic. Photo: Rafael Fontanillas

15-01-2025 | Interview

ASF Dominican Republic: Virus is endemic, what is the status?

Dr Gaetano Blanda (Evonik): “1 plus 1 is 2, also in animal nutrition”

22-10-2024 | Interview

Dr Gaetano Blanda (Evonik): “1 plus 1 is 2, also in animal nutrition”

PRRS Denmark

25-09-2024 | Interview

Dr Nicolai Rosager Weber: ‘Coordinated efforts key to eliminating PRRS in Denmark’

Ivo Lansbergen

05-07-2024 | Interview

Ivo Lansbergen (DSM-Firmenich): ‘Use a data-driven approach to enhance sustainability’

IPVS

28-05-2024 | Interview

Johannes Kauffold (IPVS): ‘Germany welcomes pig vets in challenging times’

CoViVa

26-01-2024 | Interview

Interview Wyno Zwanenburg (CoViVa): Taking on director’s role in pig business