Beyond the Pellet Press: Why Clean Feed Requires More Than Heat Alone

What does it really take to produce clean feed?

For years, thermal processing has been a cornerstone of feed hygiene programs. But while heat can be highly effective at reducing pathogens during processing, it doesn't protect feed from what happens next. Recontamination risks, application challenges, and process variability all play a role in determining whether feed remains protected from the mill to the farm.

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, we explore the science behind clean feed and why successful feed hygiene programs depend on more than a single intervention. We discuss how thermal and chemical controls work differently, where each adds value, and why a systems-based approach consistently delivers more reliable results than either strategy alone.

Join us as we break down the mechanisms behind pathogen control, the realities of post-pelleting risk, and the practical steps feed mills can take to build a more effective clean feed program. Whether you're responsible for nutrition, quality assurance, operations, or mill management, this conversation offers practical insight into turning feed hygiene science into consistent performance.