Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 45Animal Nutrition ViewsAnimal feed ingredients: Limestone, or oyster shells?In my opinion, when we discuss any source of calcium — be it pure calcium carbonate, limestone or oyster shells — we must evaluate three parameters.PoultryFeeding broilers a Mediterranean dietHealthy eating is not exactly what we have in mind when it comes to feeding broilers, as such a notion is related with longevity in humans.Animal Nutrition ViewsSelling commodities, added-value nutrition not the sameThere are two ways of selling: sell commodities, or added value. Let me explain.Poultry7 animal proteins to use in poultry feedsIf we manage to convince our consumers that animal proteins are safe and natural to use, then we need to identify the available sources and work on minimizing their problems while maximizing their benefits.Animal Nutrition ViewsThink twice before you hire an animal nutrition consultantI have been in this business long enough that I have obtained a clear enough picture to know when to say no, and this story explains why sometimes it is better to lose a customer rather than risk your business.Animal Nutrition ViewsTop 3 priorities in every animal nutrition, business programSet your priorities straight, and keep them in the right order — always!Animal Nutrition ViewsGetting used to expensive vitamins — time to act is nowToday, we see vitamins like E and A being dramatically expensive. Some believe their prices will come down, but others in the know realize that the few players who control the market will not be happy to see low prices again.Animal Nutrition ViewsThe more, the better — not always true in animal nutritionAll I want to say for this week is to ask your nutritionist to keep evaluating the need for everything that adds cost (monetary or metabolic) to your formulas.Animal Nutrition ViewsNational Research Council minimum levels of vitamin A, EFollowing my last blog, I received many questions, including “What are the NRC levels?” that I had been discussing.PoultryFish meal in poultry diets: to use, or not to use?Once upon a time, good quality fish meal was US$500 per imperial ton, or thereabouts, and everyone was using it in poultry diets.Animal Nutrition ViewsVitamins A and E, now is not time to panic!During times of crisis, such as the current one on vitamins A and E, it is always not a good idea to start thinking how to rationalize vitamin levels (typical panic reaction).Swine6 basic feed ingredients in antibiotic-free piglet dietsWhen sitting down to design a new piglet feed — the first feed to be fed to piglets after weaning (or as a creep feed during suckling) — one is faced with a most daunting challenge.Previous PagePage 45 of 77Next Page
