Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 49PoultryAnimal feed formulation process explained in six stepsIt is by bitter experience, the so called trial-and-error method, that most professionals get to know eventually the ins and outs of feed formulation.Animal Nutrition ViewsFuture of enzyme research in animal nutritionA prominent enzyme researcher mentioned that if we want something better than an improved xylanase — when it comes to fiber enzymes — we must keep dreaming. Taking this piece of advice to heart, I decided to dream.Animal Nutrition ViewsZinc oxide in EU animal nutrition will be banned againAgain, the politicians in the European Union (EU) have decided to meddle with animal nutrition.Poultry6 phytogenics questions broiler producers need to askPhytogenics are used mainly to enhance feed efficiency in broilers by increasing nutrient digestibility directly, as in the case of capsaisin, or indirectly, as with many compounds that control digesta microflora.Animal Nutrition ViewsCalcium in livestock feed is everywhere — bewareThere is much talk going on about calcium in diets for monogastric animals. Too much, and it interferes with other mineral nutrition; not enough, and it will harm productivity.Animal Nutrition ViewsAre anti-inflammatory biomolecules the next hot topic?There is a vigorous attempt by some additive companies to identify biomolecules, most of a natural background, with strong anti-inflammatory activity.PoultryHow storage of specialty feeds affects protein qualityMost specialty feeds, and particularly those designed for young animals, contain relatively high concentrations of sensitive ingredients.Animal Nutrition ViewsWhy do feed additives work better in broilers?Some additives are believed to work better in poultry, and specifically in broilers, than in pigs. Is there a real basis behind this popular belief?Animal Feed ManufacturingChemistry of organic acids in antibiotic-free animal dietsDespite the widespread use of organic acids, there is still a considerable gap in our knowledge that goes beyond the classic dose-response effect as these compounds require knowledge of basic chemistry before using them correctly.PoultryWhat are the major enzymes used in poultry feeds?There are three major classes of enzymes, each aiming to improve digestibility of one of the three most expensive nutrients in animal feed.PoultryBusiness, science behind phytogenics in pig feedsThe increasing pressure to remove antibiotic growth promotants from poultry diets in the U.S. has renewed interest in a family of additives that started as an ingredient in piglet feeds for a similar purpose.Animal Nutrition ViewsDo liquid-fed pigs require extra water?In theory, pigs do not require a separate source of water given that their true requirements for water are satisfied through the daily allotment of liquid feed.Previous PagePage 49 of 77Next Page
