Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 30Animal Nutrition ViewsFeeds and Feeding, the original book from 1898How animal nutrition started in the U.S., as written by Dr. Henry of the University of Wisconsin in 1898.Animal Nutrition2 rounding options for feed formulationsThere are different rounding options in feed formulation, but it is up to each individual feed professional to decide how to arrive at the outcome – the production formula.Animal NutritionWhen to use pellets, meal or crumbles for pigletsLearn about the pros and cons for each type of piglet feed: pellets, meal and crumbles.Latest NewsDDGS shortage causes a switch back to soybean mealFind out how to use corn-soy diets to replace dried distillers grains with solubles.Animal Nutrition ViewsHow to evaluate research reportsI use this checklist when I review journal papers. The emphasis here is on evaluating research reports on additives that have dominated journals in the past 20 years.Animal Nutrition ViewsThe 3 pillars of animal nutrition scienceWhen someone is said to be a nutritionist, or considers becoming one by studying and researching, there are three major fields that encompass what we call animal nutrition science.Animal Nutrition ViewsGlobalization and the future of local animal nutritionNow that we see there is a negative side to globalization (trade wars, currency wars, African swine fever, coronavirus), I believe it is high time to rethink our strategy.Animal NutritionFeed formulation ingredient maximum-minimum constraintsThe ingredient database is complete with all relevant nutrient values, and the nutrient specifications for the feed to be formulated are decided and have been entered.Animal Nutrition ViewsAre milk replacers better than fresh milk for calves?The notion that cow’s milk is unsuitable for young calves because it is too variable in composition simply makes no sense.Latest NewsDanish efforts to remove zinc oxide from piglet feedsResearchers recently reported on their experiences attempting to withdraw zinc oxide from piglet diets.Animal Nutrition Views4 journals that have had the greatest effect on my careerThese journals have made the greatest impact on my career and, although I follow a few more, I put my trust and time in these.Feed Additives6 most important additives for ABF broiler productionOne can start looking safely to these six ingredients/additives before considering newer, alternative and often more costly approaches.Previous PagePage 30 of 77Next Page
