Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 5SwineDo piglets still need animal plasma?Animal plasma has been a staple in piglet diets since the early 1990s, but is its cost still justified in contemporary feed formulations?Animal Nutrition ViewsKey alternative ingredients discussed at Eurotier 2024At Eurotier 2024, it was made clear that the sustainability train is loaded with alternative ingredients, and this provides us a glimpse on the future of animal feed formulations.Animal Nutrition ViewsKey sustainability topics at Eurotier 2024Learn more about 3 key sustainability topics that attracted my attention at this year’s event.Animal Nutrition ViewsInsights from Eurotier 2024: Emerging trends in animal nutritionAmong the many concepts discussed or presented, three key trends emerged: sustainability, alternative proteins and precision feeding.Animal Nutrition Views6 fiber-rich ingredients and their benefits for poultry breedersFiber-rich feedstuffs play a vital role in regulating feed intake by promoting satiety, enhancing gut health and controlling nutrient absorption.Animal Nutrition ViewsFiber-rich ingredients to regulate feed intake in poultry breedersFiber-rich ingredients have emerged as an effective tool to manage feed intake, offering nutritional and physiological benefits to breeders.Animal Nutrition ViewsCan oat hulls replace soy hulls in animal feeds?While oat hulls and soy hulls are valuable fiber sources, they differ in nutritional profile, cost and availability.Animal Nutrition ViewsOat hulls are gaining popularity in poultry nutritionThese hulls, rich in insoluble fiber, play an important role in promoting gut motility and improving digestive efficiency.PoultryBreast meat quality disorders in modern broilersUnderstanding the interplay between nutrition and certain disorders is essential for poultry producers aiming to elevate breast meat quality and meet consumer expectations.Feed IngredientsUS sorghum a strategic choice for European poultry feedUS sorghum is a viable option for EU cereal imports, as sorghum and poultry go well together.Animal Nutrition ViewsOral iron supplements to prevent anemia in newborn pigletsSelecting the right oral iron supplement for newborn piglets involves considering the piglets’ health status, farm management practices and the specific needs of the herd.Animal Nutrition ViewsThe optimal dose of iron dextran in piglets: 100 mg vs. 200 mgThere is ongoing debate in the swine industry about the optimal dosage of iron dextran for piglets — 100 mg or 200 mg.Previous PagePage 5 of 77Next Page
