May 2, 2014

Manuel Araullo joins Genesus as director of nutrition

Genesus has appointed Manuel Araullo, BSc, P. Ag to the position of director of nutrition, where he will provide leadership in animal nutrition domestically and globally.

Araullo has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and is a member of the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists and was part of the International Educated Agrologists Program at the University of Manitoba.  After finishing his studies at University of Manitoba, he joined R-Way Ag and Manitoba Agriculture and Food and Rural Initiatives.

Araullo has been involved in swine production, sales of animal nutrition products, pig diet formulation, farm consultancy and research in animal nutrition. His experience with MasterFeeds and Cargill Animal Nutrition has given him strong experience in formulating feeds for swine production units. His nutritional obligations had him regularly visiting barns and providing information that would improve farm efficiency especially those related to nutrition.

"We look forward to the contributions Manny will make to the Genesus Swine Nutrition programmes and research and development. His work experiences in swine production and nutrition will add to his capabilities in performing his duties as director of nutrition," said Jim Long, president and chief executive officer of Genesus.