Ioannis Mavromichalis

Lactose as a feed intake enhancer in piglet diets
Lactose is an important nutrient that significantly drives feed intake in post-weaned pigs Even though modern piglet feeds […]
Peas are worth considering as a major protein source
Peas offer a unique advantage, as they are an intermediate between cereals and most protein sources. Broilers and […]
Formulating beyond simple nutritional considerations
A feed formula often includes aspects that have little to do with nutrition, at least as nutrition is […]
How extruded full-fat linseed can improve chick quality
Extruded full-fat linseed is more expensive than similar soybean products, but offers a rich source of omega-3 fatty […]
6 tips for using alternative ingredients in animal feeds
When well-known ingredients become scarce, alternatives become a must. When common ingredients suddenly become unavailable or too expensive, […]
Alternative zinc sources for medicated piglet feeds
While looking at alternatives to zinc oxide, we should not ignore the more sophisticated forms of products that […]
Formulating feed using the Pearson Square method
This old formulation method still has uses in commercial situations Imagine being a farmer in some Midwestern state […]
The future of gut health additives until 2030
Now that potent products have been developed to replace antibiotics, this is the time to consider the next […]
How to get pre-weaned calves to consume more starter feed
The importance of starter feed intake remains undervalued, whereas that of milk or milk replacer is overemphasized at […]