Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 51Animal Nutrition ViewsNow is the best time to design summer feed formulasSummer is approaching fast in the Northern Hemisphere, and now is the best time to prepare those “summer” feed formulas to help animals, especially monogastrics, cope better with heat stress.Poultry6 fiber insights for formulating livestock feedI was recently invited to participate in the second Fiber Board trade conference hosted by Agromed, and it was about a theme close to my interests: fiber nutrition.Animal Nutrition ViewsNutritional anticoccidial feed additives the next big thingI am often asked what is the next animal feed additive that we should be on the lookout for, and I always respond: nutritional anticoccidial agents.PoultryWhy blending animal feed remains undervaluedThere are considerable advantages in terms of improved feed efficiency, less nutrient waste and better profitability when one discusses the merits of more diets or phases.Animal Nutrition ViewsHow to evaluate extra weaning weight from a feed additiveI think it is past due my time to deal with something exclusive to pigs, and what a better topic than a discussion on how to evaluate feed additives that promise higher weaning weights.PoultryHow animal feed oxidation affects livestock productivityOxidative stress is a physiological process affected in periods of high stress, wherein animals consuming oxidized feeds possess less of a defense against internal oxidation.Animal Nutrition ViewsLivestock reproduction and nutrition: The role of insulinWhen I was faced with the challenge of explaining this relationship as a field nutritionist, I realized why: It is very complex.Animal Feed ManufacturingFeed formulation: How to maximize corn in pig dietsCorn is the major staple in diets for monogastric animals in many areas around the world. This is due to its widespread cultivation in arable lands and its ensuing competitive pricing.Animal Nutrition ViewsPoultry nutritionists: Get ready for ESPN 2017 next weekThe European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition has become an important scientific event globally, taking place every two years.Animal Nutrition ViewsFeeding diseased livestock remains a challengeDespite best efforts exercised by researchers and sincere attempts by field nutritionists and veterinarians, we still remain far away from a clear understanding on how to feed animals under disease stress.Animal Nutrition ViewsModern animal nutrition: Let nutrition be your medicineLet nutrition be your medicine, and medicine be your nutrition. This advice remains as contemporary as ever.PoultryWhy producers should monitor iron levels in animal feedMonogastric animals, like pigs and poultry, do not care about how much iron we incorporate into their feeds. In fact, they can tolerate wide excesses.Previous PagePage 51 of 77Next Page
