Coming events :
November 12-13 : Saskatchewan Pork Symposium-Saskatoon, SK
December 3 - 4 : Hog and Poultry Days 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba
January      6 - 8 : Keystone Farm Show / York, PA
January 18 – 23rd : International Dairy Week - Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
February 10 - 12 : World Ag Expo / Tulare, CA
February 26 - 28 : New York Farm Show / Syracuse, NY
April 1 - 2   : Central Plains Dairy Expo, Sioux Falls, SD

- News -

VIV Asia, China - October 2008

World Dairy Expo, Madisson - sept 30 - oct 4, 2008

On September 30th 2008 at the World Dairy Expo in Madison (WI) , JEFO Nutrition successfully launched their new website: www.beahappyfarmer.com Dairy producers were very active in joining the beahappyfarmer world wide community on the spot at the JEFO booth and at the JEFO Dining Hall

This website promotes increased knowledge of the importance of a trouble-free transition period for dairy cows, an area in which JEFO’s B vitamin supplement VICOMB™ excels. Located on the website is a "smart calculator" to estimate the possible savings by using VICOMB™ in the transition period.

The goal of beahappyfarmer.com is to allow dairy producers to become part of a global dairy community, The Happy Farmer Community . This allows them to share their dairy farming experiences with producers in many countries. A greater understanding of different management practices will be the result. As an incentive to join the community there is a chance to win a trip for two to Dubai, of a total retail value of CAD$ 4500. The winners will visit two of the world’s largest dairy farms . Information and testimonials will be available on the website after the trip.

Pre-Congreso AMEVEA, argentina - Septiember 2008

El dia 9 de septiembre se realizo en el Hotel Costa Arenas de la ciudad de Colon, Argentina el primer pre - congreso AMEVEA patrocinado por Alinat-Jefo.
En dicho evento del que participaron mas de cincuenta tecnicos,nutricionistas y veterinarios, dicto una conferencia el Dr. Robert Gauthier sobre acidos organicos y aceites esenciales micro encapsulados y otra sobre el uso de enzimas proteoliticas termoestables.

Middlebury, Vermont - September 2008

Agroleite, Brasil - August 12-15th

Jefo was present with Instituitional Banners and we sponsered a cocktail to some 300 farmers at the Semex booth.
Semex will distribute and rep our line in the following regions : Parana and Santa Catarina.

3 trials with Vicomb P+ were conducted and in 2 farms, Vicomb P+ gave excelllent results and cost benefit ( + Milk and + Solids ). This trials were conducted by Mario Sergio Zoni (Top Dairy Nutritionist and consultant).

World Poultry Congress - Jun 29 - July 4, 2008

Two thousand delegates from all over the world have descended on Brisbane for the World Poultry Congress.

Over four days the delegates discussed every aspect of the poultry industry from paddock to plate, animal welfare, poultry health, avian Influenza, food security and much more.

Aves y Porcino Congress 2008
Jefo was present at the Alinat Booth during the dates of June, 25 - 27th
Met with end - users : Clients are very sastified with our products Poultrygrow 250™ and Galliacid™.
Thanks to all the Alinat team for their commiment to Jefo and our success in Argentina.

Pan Pacific Pork Expo successful - 24 Jun 2008

Pan Pacific Pork Expo 2008, incorporating Uptake, held on the Gold Coast, Queensland 18-19 June was considered a huge success, drawing plenty of interest from close to 400 delegates.

Due to the current tough climate the Australian pig industry is operating in, this was the first year two major key industry events were brought together – PPPE and Uptake.

Both events are biennial and this year marked 10 years for PPPE (fifth event). Chairman of the PPPE 2008 (incorporating Uptake) Committee, Dr Rob van Barneveld, said the event would not have been possible without the support of the committed exhibitors and sponsors.

Dr van Barneveld said. “Events such as these are crucial to the survival of the Australian pork industry. They provide an opportunity for producers to listen to the experts, ask questions and gain a greater understanding of where their industry is heading.

Healthy future
“The industry has been through some tough times, however by gaining a better understating of where we are heading, and getting high quality research and information from across the world into the wider audience, the Australian pork industry can look forward to a healthy future".

Based on the success of the 2008 event, Dr van Barneveld believes that APL and the Pork CRC will consider using a similar platform in 2010 for the delivery of key research outcomes, with June 16-17, 2010 currently suggested as dates at a venue to be advised.

Ontario Pork Congress - June 18, 2008

Swine producers from Ontario gathered for the 35th annual Ontario Pork Congress in Stratford, ON
Their focus during these days of difficult economic times, was new technology and products with high return on investment, with the goal of lower cost of production.

To this end UNC launch three new initiatives:

WaterSmart for Swine: Removing biofilm with ProxyClean, and improving water hygiene with Jefacid
FeetFirst from Zinpro introduced the concept and technology of claw trimming of swine
Nutrase enzyme to release higher energy from fiber containing feedstuffs

JEFO tour in Latin America - Lanzamiento de la linea de rumiantes

Del 28 de Abril al 16 de Junio JEFO estuvo presente en eventos importantes que se llevaron a cabo en los mercados de Chile, Argentina y Brasil.
Con la la participación del Vicepresidente de JEFO internacional Sr. David Mair y el Director General para Latinoamérica, Lic. Jorge Benitez, se realizo el lanzamiento de la linea de rumiantes ( Vicomb, Vicomb P +) en Chile, siendo el distribuidor el Grupo Mathiesen. En Argentina contando como distribuidor Linea Agropecuaria visitamos Mercolactea 2008 y cumplimos varias funciones técnicas y comerciales.
De la misma manera JEFO junto a su Distribuidor en Brasil Safeeds, formaron parte de los expositores del congreso de Avesui 2008 - Florianopolis.
Vale la pena destacar que la asistencia a estos eventos fue bastante nutrida y la recepción de los productos de JEFO optima.
Agradecemos a nuestros distribuidores el gran esfuerzo realizado para que nuestra visitas fueran tan exitosas.

Launch of Jefo de Mexico

On the past Thursday 3 th and Friday 4 th in Queretaro took place the first meeting of all the distributors of Jefo de Mexico, with the presence of more than 12 distributors located in strategically livestock areas along the Mexican country.

For this main event David Mair and Eric Girard from Jefo International on Thursday they welcome all the distributors and introduced the Mexican team.

Jefo de Mexico’s office are integrated by Natalia Naranjo coordinator of sells, Luis Landarte accounting, Ricardo Corral logistics and Cruz Cruz Crail sells manager.

During these two days of work all the distributors were trained by David Mair in the first 4 products that are already register in Mexico:
Galliacid, Tetracid, Vicomb and Vicomb P+. At the end of the session the entire group had a round table work to establish different strategies to start working with Jefo.

In spite off the severe crisis of the livestock market in Mexico, the people are very optimistic and with a very positive attitude towards Jefo because its technology of protection and micro encapsulation , strong research in many universities and a consistent validation of these technology on the field.

A very good week for Jefo de Mexico and the Mexican market

Los pasados 4 y 5 de abril en la ciudad de Querétaro, Qro. Se llevó a cabo la presentación de Jefo de México, subsidiaria de Jefo International empresa canadiense líder en el sector de nutrición animal a nivel internacional y con presencia en todo el mundo, quien es fabricante de productos especializados para la porcicultura, avicultura, ganadería, acuacultura, entre otras especies desarrollados a través de la tecnología de protección patentada por Jefo International . Sin lugar a dudas, la investigación, innovación, calidad y servicio son sus puntos angulares, mismos que están respaldados por profesionales eficientes, con experiencia y conocedores del mercado.

Jefo de México tiene como Director General al Dr. Cruz Cruz Crail, quien conoce y es conocido por el sector pecuario nacional y cuenta con el apoyo del MBA Luis E. Landarte, contador y la Lic. Natalia Naranjo y el Sr. Ricardo Corral, asistentes administrativo y de ventas. y que complementados con la estructuración de una fuerza de ventas ubicada estratégicamente en las principales plazas productoras del país. Dicha fuerza comercial está integrada por:

Aguascalientes Sergio Avila
San Luis Potosí Guillermo Mata
Tehuacan Carlos Ramos
León, cubriendo Jalisco y Guanajuato Manuel Nuñez .
Edo de México y Morelos Alejandro Bobadilla
Chihuahua Juan Tabeada Infante
Chiapas Raul Estrada
Sonora Cuauhtemoc Urenda y Luis Reynoso
Cuentas especiales: Pecuarius Laboratorio
Centro: Miguel Angel Cruz
Queretaro Manuel Martinez y Agustin Alcocer.

Conociendo la capacidad de este equipo de trabajo y respaldado por productos de primera línea plena y totalmente diferenciados a través de su tecnoligia única de proteccion de nutrientes para las diferentes especies animales, se augura un éxito total.
Para tan importante evento se contó con la presencia de Jefo Internacional mediante la a través del IAZ David Mair, Vicepresidente y Director de Ventas y del CA Eric Girard, Gerente Financiero y de Nuevos Proyectos de Jefo Internacional con los integrantes de Jefo de México y sus distribuidores.

Congrès du porc, St-Hyacinthe - 9-10 Avril

Cette année nous avons mis l'accent sur 2 produits; le Salox 100 et le Mistral.
L'intérêt des producteurs pour le Mistral est toujours présent dans le milieu. Les habitués du produit jurent que jamais on ne leur enlevera ce merveilleux outil de travail.

Pour le Salox 100, autant de bon commentaires ont été soulignés par les utilisateurs et il est probable que cette été, de nombreux producteurs utiliseront de nouveau ou pour une première fois le Salox 100 lors des périodes de canicule.

London Poultry Show, London Ontario - April 9-10

The launch of the WaterSmart program at the London Poultry Show was a huge success.

Hundreds of poultry producers discussed in depth the WaterSmart protocol to achieve and maintain optimal water quality using ProxyClean and Jefacid.

From these discussions we also learn of the growing use and interest in Galliacid, for effective use of organic acids in poultry feeding programs.

Dairy focus, Greenwich, Nouvelle-Écosse - 26 et 27 mars 08

C'est un évènement qui a lieu à tous les 2 ans et attire près de 80% de producteurs laitiers pour une assistance totale de 300 personnes, provenant des provinces Atlantique principalement de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Nouveau-Brunswick et Ile du Prince Édouard.

Head Office - March 26, 2008

On the 26 th we hosted a delegation of 11 Chinese industrials and 4 persons of Montreal coming along with them to visit JEFO.

Ronald Co describe them in Chinese the JEFO company and our operations. Robert tour them around and visit the research station.

Mr. Pierre Bourque from the organization of Montreal, was very happy to impress the delegation with our set up.

Western Canadian Dairy Seminar - Red Deer, AB : March 4-7, 2008

The Western Canadian Dairy Seminar was well attended this year with just under 700 registrants in attendance. United Nutrients Corporation hosted Dr Essi Evans, Ph.D., Technical Advisory Services Inc and Dr. Robin Rastani Ph.D. MSC (formerly known as Milk Specialties Company) in an enjoyable and informative pre conference seminar.

Nutritionists, veterinarians, feed sales representatives and producers attended this evening event to discuss, "B Vitamins, are they limiting our Cows?" and "The benefit of fats in early lactation rations". With the support of UNC's Angela Lipka, Steve White and Chris Gwyn and MSC's Mike Turba all intendance had good interaction and discussion over these topics.

Discussions stemming from the event continued over the next couple of days at UNC's booth. The Western Canadian Dairy Seminar wrapped up a very successful 2008 event for all involved.

New York Farm Show, Syracuse, NY - Feb 23th

The vitamin supplements for dairy cows Vicomb and Vicomb P+ were very popular and interesting for the producers and nutritionists at the New York Farm Show of Syracuse, NY, were they were presented for the first time.

Mike Knight, general manager of JEFO USA Inc., was really satisfied of the event, which regrouped producers, nutritionists and sellers of farm machinery. JEFO USA will certainly be part of the 2009 edition!

Thanks to all the producers and nutritionists that visited our booth and a special thanks to those that came to us saying that Vicomb and Vicomb P+ were the best products in their categories .

Les suppléments vitaminiques pour vaches laitières Vicomb et Vicomb P+ ont été très populaires auprès des producteurs et agronomes du New York Farm Show de Syracuse, NY, où ils étaient présentés pour la première fois.

Mike Knight, directeur général de JEFO USA Inc., est très satisfait de l'évènement qui regroupe autant les éleveurs, les nutritionnistes et les vendeurs de machinerie agricole. Il compte bien faire parti de l'édition 2009!

Merci aux nombreux producteurs et agronomes qui sont venus visiter notre kiosque et surtout à tous ceux qui sont venu nous voir en nous disant que Vicomb et Vicomb P+ sont les meilleurs produits de leur catégories !

JEFO Nutrition Inc est fière d'annoncer l'obtention de la double certification ISO 9001:2000 et ISO 22000 :2005

Saint-Hyacinthe, QC - JEFO Nutrition Inc, société en pleine croissance et chef de file mondial dans le domaine des additifs alimentaires non-médicamenteux pour l'industrie d'élevage, et JEFO Entreposage, spécialisée dans la location d'espace d'entreposage pharmaceutique et alimentaire sont fières d'annoncer l'obtention d'une double certification ISO 9001:2000 et ISO 22000:2005.

Établie à Saint-Hyacinthe depuis plus de 25 ans, JEFO Nutrition Inc. a obtenu ces enregistrements ISO à la suite de son évaluation initiale tenue les 2 et 3 Octobre 2007 par les vérificateurs Victor Muliyil et Ann De Césaré de la firme SGS.
Le champ d'application de l'enregistrement concernait « la distribution et l'entreposage d'additifs alimentaires pour l'industrie d'élevage». L'enregistrement ISO de JEFO Nutrition Inc. fut entrepris sous l'initiative de son président, M. Jean Fontaine, en réponse à la mondialisation de ses activités. Le chef de l'équipe ISO de JEFO Nutrition Inc., Gilles Mileto et toute l'équipe ont effectué un travail fantastique lorsqu'il s'est agi de définir et de développer un système de gestion de la qualité robuste, orienté à la fois sur le processus et sur les mécanismes d'amélioration continue.

Cette certification réaffirme la démarche qualité mise en place au sein du groupe JEFO depuis de nombreuses années. La certification internationale ISO 22000 est le meilleur moyen de démontrer leur conformité à la réglementation d'hygiène visant à assurer la sécurité de toute la chaîne alimentaire. Celle-ci s'appuie, en particulier, sur une analyse des risques HACCP intégrée à un système de management de la qualité de l'ISO 9001. Elle apporte une réponse complète pour maîtriser la sécurité des aliments.

Cette certification est l'aboutissement et le couronnement d'une longue et méticuleuse mise en oeuvre d'analyses et de contrôles permanents. Mobilisant l'ensemble des secteurs de l'entreprise, imposant une réflexion et une attention constantes de tous ses collaborateurs, <ISO 22000> s'étend à la totalité des domaines, des pratiques et des comportements. Sa finalité tend, non seulement à maîtriser tous ses paramètres, ses outils et ses instruments, mais à veiller encore à l'innocuité de toutes les matières, de tous les produits qui transitent par l'entreprise. Voilà qui suppose un niveau d'alerte de tous les instants, un encadrement et un système de gestion ultraperformant.

L'extension de certification se poursuit dans les mois à venir sur le reste des activités du groupe plus particulièrement les usines de fabrication JEFAGRO Technologies Inc. (Micro-ingrédients) et JEFO Santé Animale Inc. (Diététiques Liquides) ainsi que ses centres de recherche de volaille, porc et ruminant (CIRAA, Centre international de Recherche en Alimentation Animale).

Cet engagement envers le processus ISO 9001:2000 et ISO 22000 :22005, les pratiques de qualité améliorées qui en ont résulté sont devenus clairement visibles à tous les niveaux de l'organisation de JEFO.

JEFO Nutrition Inc PROUDLY ANNOUNCES ISO 9001:2000 AND ISO 22000:2005 REGISTRATION

Saint-Hyacinthe, QC - JEFO Nutrition Inc, a fast-growing company and world leader in the field of non-medicated feed additives for animals, and JEFO Warehousing, specialized in warehousing of feed and pharmaceutical products, are proud to announce the achievement of both ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2005 registrations.

Located in Saint-Hyacinthe since more than 25 years, JEFO Nutrition achieved those ISO registrations following to their initial assessment that took place on October 2 and 3, 2007 by auditors Victor Muliyil and Ann De Césaré from SGS firm. The scope of registration was 'the distribution and warehousing of feed additives for animal production'.
Mr. Jean Fontaine, in answer to the globalization of its activities, initiated the ISO registration of JEFO Nutrition.

The leader of the ISO team of JEFO Nutrition, Gilles Mileto and the entire team did an exceptional job in defining and developing a robust quality management system that is both process-oriented and focuses on mechanisms for continuous improvement of customer satisfaction.

Those registrations reassert the quality commitment that last in the JEFO Group many years. The ISO 22000 registration is the best way to demonstrate the accordance with the hygiene regulations in the aim to ensure safety to the whole food chain. It is based both with the HACCP risks analysis and the ISO 9001 management system. It brings an entire answer to ensure the food safety skillfully.

The ISO 22000 registration is the completion and the achievement of a long and meticulous implementation of analysis and permanent controls. It mobilized the whole areas of the firm and imposed constant thought and attention of all of her contributors, <ISO 22000 > extend her actions to the whole areas and behaviors. Her purpose is both to bring under control all of her parameters and tools and to ensure the innocuousness of the materials and goods that convey in the firm. It requires a constant watch over and a management system with a high-performance.

The undertake to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 22000:2005 processes and the resulting improved quality practices became clearly visible at all levels of JEFO organization.

Salon de l'Agriculture du Québec

Saint-Hyacinthe, le 16 janvier 2008 -Grand succès de notre nouveau kiosque d'exposition VICOMB et grand intérêt des éleveurs pour nos suppléments de vitamines pour vaches laitières.

JEFO USA exhibited at the Keystone Farm Show conducted in early January at York, Pennsylvania. This provided an excellent opportunity to speak directly to a number of milk producers that have been enjoying the benefits derived from feeding Vicomb and Vicomb P+. It was great to hear all their positive comments. A number indicated they had seen our new ad in Hoard’s Dairyman.

Inauguration du nouveau site de transbordement

Saint-Hyacinthe, le 16 novembre 2007 - JEFO a inauguré l'expansion des installations de Transbordement Saint-Hyacinthe Inc. (TSH Inc.). Ce nouveau centre de transbordement, situé près de la voie ferrée et de l'autoroute 20, permet d'entreposer un total de 16 000 tonnes de maïs dans de vastes silos horizontaux. En plus, TSH Inc. aura des silos pour les ingrédients simples que JEFO distribue au Canada dont (lysine, méthionine, oxyde de magnésium, levures, graisses Bypass pour les ruminants, etc.).

La construction permet le déchargement des trains soit à l'intérieur, sur la voie couverte ou à l'extérieur, à l'aide d'équipements spécialisés.

TSH Inc. ne s'implique aucunement dans le commerce des grains. Cette compagnie offre seulement des services logistiques de transbordement et d'entreposage au public.

Situé à St-Hyacinthe, au coeur du Québec et à la croisée des grands axes de transport, TSH Inc. est idéalement localisé pour vous offrir ses services et solutions économiques.

Saint-Hyacinthe, November 16 th 2007 - JEFO has launch their new transloading and grain warehousing facility in Saint-Hyacinthe, Saint-Hyacinthe Transload Inc. (TSH Inc.). This new rail transloading site has a total capacity of 16 000 tons of grain, in large horizontal silos. Specialty ingredients, distributed in Canada by JEFO, such as lysine, DL-methionine, magnesium oxide, yeast, rumen bypass fat, etc., will also be transloaded at this site.

With this new facility it is now possible to unload railcars inside the building for the best efficiency and hygiene. This state-of-the-art equipment guarantees the best service available.

TSH Inc. is not related to the grain and protein business. This company only offers transshipment and warehousing logistics.

Situated in Saint-Hyacinthe, in the heart and the crossroads of Quebec, TSH Inc. is ideally located to offer its economical solutions and services.

St-Hyacinthe, Québec - Expo Internationale Holstein

VIV India - New Dehli, November 1-3

VIV India 2008 is the first VIV held in India.
Participation rate satisfactory. We achieved the purpose of getting to know the Indian market on preliminary over-all view of the market structure and expose JEFO's name as well products like Galliacid & Vicomb caught the most attentionfrom the Indian visitors.

World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wisconsin
This was JEFO's first participation to the World Dairy Expo. The producers, the feed consultants and the veterinarians showed great interest in Vicomb and Vicomb P+, our two innovative vitamin B supplements for dairy cows. We were in the center of the action, next to the show ring. See you there next year!
- Jean Fontaine, David Mair, Mike Knight, Chris Gwyn and Emilie Fontaine.

C'était la première année de participation de JEFO au World Dairy Expo. Les producteurs, les conseillers en alimentation animale et les vétérinaires ont montré beaucoup d'intérêt pour le Vicomb et le Vicomb P+, nos deux suppléments de vitamines B innovateurs pour la vache laitière. Nous avions un très bel emplacement, tout près de l'aréna de présentation des animaux. On s'y revoit avec plaisir l'an prochain!
- Jean Fontaine, David Mair, Mike Knight, Chris Gwyn et Emilie Fontaine.

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