Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 33Animal Nutrition ViewsShould soybean meal be finely ground like cereals?We know that the smaller the particle size of grinding in cereals, the better the feed conversion rate, so it may be reasonable to assume a similar response for soybeans.Animal Nutrition ViewsSmall piglets do not mind larger pelletsThere is this misconception in the industry that small pigs require small pellets.Animal Nutrition ViewsYoung animal nutrition as a complete field of studyIt is only in the past decade that early broiler and calf nutrition have become of equal footing with the importance given in the past to piglets.Animal Nutrition ViewsWhy pig producers do not buy expensive piglet feedsFind out the three main reasons why most pig producers prefer not to buy high-quality (expensive) piglet feeds.Animal NutritionUpdating thinking on bioactive fatty acids in pig nutritionThere are many different fatty acids and their different combinations with glycerol gives us the plethora of high-energy fats and oils we use in pig feeds.Business & MarketsMarketing nutrition by writing the articleLearn how you can write an article to promote your marketing efforts.African Swine FeverA feed manufacturer’s watchlist for 2020If I were to speculate for 2020, I would pay particular attention to the following six “hot” topics, which may create a massive wave of reaction or even the downfall of some business models.Animal Nutrition ViewsPhytase activity and limestone particle size in broilersA recent study indicated that when using the enzyme phytase in broiler diets, a fine particle size of limestone is not exactly ideal.Animal Nutrition ViewsUnraveling global soybean meal consumption statisticsSoybean meal remains the major protein source for farm animals, and specifically for monogastrics (poultry and pigs).Animal NutritionMarketing nutrition by extending creditThere are two ways to extend credit in the animal nutrition business when certain markets demand it.Animal Nutrition ViewsEssential oils vs. essential omega-3 fatty acidsPhytogenic essential oils cannot be used as a substitute for omega-3 fatty acids, specifically of the essential ALA.Animal Nutrition ViewsAre phytases really so different from each other?How can you tell the difference between all of the phytase products on the market?Previous PagePage 33 of 77Next Page
