The Feed Science Podcast Show - #21 - Managing costs and quality through science-driven feed optimization

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, I welcomed Robert Oitker, a project and toll mill manager at The Maschhoffs. Robert brings over 40 years of experience in the feed business and a wealth of insights to share with us. We talked about Robert's work with his toll mill partners, discussing the challenges, joys, and intricate details. Our conversation covered topics from sourcing ingredients and the crucial elements of customer service in this unique industry, to the ups and downs of shifting production practices and the rigorous negotiations around equipment capabilities and costs.

What you’ll learn:

• Balancing decisions based on science with the employees
• Implementing change at a toll mill vs. own mill
• Hammer mill vs. roller mill
• Feed quality management
• Use of pellet screeners
• Pellet quality perspective vs. overall feed quality perspective
• Cold weather feed mill challenges

Meet the guest:

Robert Oitker 

Experience

• Project Manager / Toll Mill Manager at The Maschhoffs

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn