Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the AuthorAnimal Nutrition ViewsThe importance of glycine in low-protein layer dietsIn today’s layer production systems, where efficiency matters more than ever, glycine may offer another tool to support performance while fine-tuning crude protein.Feed IngredientsIs it possible to formulate animal feed without soybean meal?Replacing this staple ingredient presents challenges and opportunities.SwineIssues faced by piglet nutritionists in the EU vs. USLearn about the key challenges in each region based on interaction with nutritionists on both continents.Animal Nutrition ViewsFinding optimal lactose levels in modern piglet feedsWith changes in pig genetics, weaning age, feed ingredient prices and gut health management strategies, what is the optimal lactose level in piglet diets today?Animal Nutrition ViewsFrom scientific nutrient requirements to real-world feed specificationsTranslating requirements into effective feed specifications still takes a thinking nutritionist who knows the animals, understands the economics and isn’t afraid to apply judgment where the data runs out.SwineProtein kinetics and piglet feed formulationLearn more about what protein kinetics is, how it is measured and why it may become important, especially for young pigs.Animal Nutrition ViewsWhen do piglets require a complex feed?Matching the right feed to the right animal is what turns nutrition into profit.Animal Nutrition ViewsGlycine equivalents in low-protein poultry feedsGlycine equivalents are considered important in bridging the gap between reduced crude protein and sustained performance.Animal Nutrition ViewsForage-to-concentrate ratio for milk fat in dairy sheepWhile genetics and lactation stage matter, one of the most direct and controllable dietary factors is the forage-to-concentrate ratio.Animal Nutrition ViewsExcess protein is more harmful for ruminantsWhile monogastrics can handle oversupply more efficiently, ruminants face a unique metabolic burden.Animal Nutrition ViewsRequirements, specifications, recommendations in poultry nutritionThese three terms are frequently used interchangeably, yet they refer to distinct concepts with different implications for feed formulation and on-farm performance.Animal Nutrition ViewsFirst impressions from the 2025 European Symposium on Poultry NutritionESPN offers a well-balanced mix of science, education and industry insights.Page 1 of 77Next Page
