PETER-JAN MAAS
The candidate, who hails from a farming family, is a graduate of Wageningen University and has worked for many years in pig farming on a large scale in East Germany. On the basis of a detailed firsthand knowledge of the subject coupled with personal enthusiasm and integrity, Peter-Jan Maas provides independent advice on feeding for large scale pig farms.
Enthusiasm, creativity and persistence are his prime characteristics. His extensive knowledge of raw materials, feed compositions and feeding installations make him the key advisor in the field of feed for any enterprising pig famer.
PHILOSOPHY
Whatever is all right today, must be better by tomorrow.
This focus on results is deeply engrained in Peter-Jan Maas. Whether it is a matter of buying in raw materials, making feed compositions or getting the maximum benefit from feeding installations: Peter-Jan Maas is only satisfied with the result if you are too.
This focus on results is deeply engrained in Peter-Jan Maas. Whether it is a matter of buying in raw materials, making feed compositions or getting the maximum benefit from feeding installations: Peter-Jan Maas is only satisfied with the result if you are too.
Examples of this are:
- Developing (together with TNB) a new concept for piglet feed with a low protein content to be fed to piglets
- Developing and marketing liquid minerals and vitamins for the East German market
- Developing liquid fermentations on pig farms and wet fermentations under specific conditions
Continuous improvement also involves discussing possibilities for growth. Because firms run by clients or other proprietors may wish to expand, Peter-Jan Maas has experience of the markets in several European countries as well as Russia, the Ukraine and the USA.
METHOD
Peter-Jan Maas operates independently. The advice given is not coloured by other parties or firms. In accordance with the question posed by the proprietor, or the type of concern, clear aims are formulated, criteria pinpointed and possible pitfalls discussed.
The starting point for the advisory service will almost always start in the sites or animal sheds themselves: the condition of the animals and the technical data will be assessed and the feeding installation and the management of the feed analyzed. The analysis of feed samples also forms part of a good advisory service.
There is only one way to aim adequately for a goal and that is by actually measuring and monitoring, amongst other things, growth, intake of feed, feed conversion etcetera. In addition to a site visit, Peter-Jan Maas is able to monitor the feed consumption and growth of the animals online and at a distance, if required and also depending on the feeding installation.
The progress and results will be discussed and the purchase of feed will be scrutinized on a regular basis. Whenever there are variations in the basic products market, clients of Peter-Jan Maas will automatically be informed that beneficial basic products or byproducts are available, so that rations can be adjusted.
Peter-Jan Maas aims to provide added value both in the near and distant future. It is not only a matter of making a quick profit but also of ensuring favourable costs in the long run.
SPECIALITY
Independent advice based on enhanced costs. That is the specialty of Peter-Jan Maas.
On pig farms this is indicated by:
- Feed recipes that are practicable
- The best possible use of the feeding installation
- Clear communication lines between the proprietor and the employees
- A report on each farm visit
This advisory service takes a load off the shoulders of the pig farmers: Peter-Jan Maas points out to clients when they should buy basic products and translates new developments into practical solutions for each and every firm.
CONTACT
Peter-Jan Maas
Independent Swine Feed Consultancy
Phone: +31 486 41 6298
Mobile: +31 615280756
E-mail:pj@peterjanmaas.com
Skype: peter-jan.maas
Or use the contactform.
Hoogstraat 8
5371KV
Ravenstein
The Netherlands
