Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 56Poultry12 animal feed strategies to combat high cereal pricesHigh prices for common cereals have come and gone since ancient times. The only assurance we have is that these cycles will continue, and what better times to consider measures against them now that prices appear to be normal.Animal Nutrition ViewsInsoluble fibers are not inert in the gutI have been preparing some work on fiber, and I have been discussing this topic with several parties involved in producing and using commercial fibers in animal feeds — an increasing trend.PoultryTechnical uses of flavors in commercial animal feedsFlavors are a series of diverse compounds that aim to increase feed intake in sensitive animals, especially young ones. They are used frequently in diets and milk replacers for piglets, calves and other young ruminants.HomeFunny things we feed to our animals and ourselvesWhat I have to say takes no great deal of education to understand: sometimes, we humans try so hard to go against nature only to end up facing a bigger problem than the one we hoped to solve.HomeBeware of bumper cereal crops!It looks like we are going to have a bumper crop of cereals this summer. Every time Mother Nature bestows upon us an unusual bounty of cereals, something is different.PoultryHow to quantify health status in farm animalsThe goal of quantifying health status, in the context of animal nutrition, is to provide input data on which decisions regarding diet changes can be based.PoultryHow to control oxidation in finished feedsOxidation of lipids in feeds is a natural phenomenon; it happens whether we take measures to prevent it or not. Therefore, measures to control oxidation should be undertaken long before the feed is manufactured, starting from selecting the right raw materials and appropriate antioxidant additives.Animal Nutrition ViewsTerry gave me the best feed product formulation adviceIt was my first year as a field nutritionist in the United States, and I had been given free rein over product formulation (to the horror of the sales team). I needed to find my own golden rule.Animal Nutrition ViewsWhy mess with successful animal feed additives?Not long ago, I was using a feed additive with very good results. One day, the additives supplier informed me they had improved the feed additive and relaunched it with a brand new name.PoultryWhy protein requirements differ for diseased livestockThe proper functioning of the immune system is absolutely critical to livestock survival and well-being. Provision of the correct nutrients, especially amino acids, for the immune system can enhance its function during times of stress while simultaneously minimizing detrimental effects on tissue growth.Animal Nutrition ViewsAnimal feed additives and politicians: a bad mix?When was the last time a brand new feed additive was launched on the market? Feed additive manufacturers have stopped searching for new compounds a long time ago.PoultryHow much salt should you add in your animal feed diets?Today, salt is quite inexpensive and readily available throughout the world. Its significance in nutrition remains unchanged, although not many think of it when formulating diets for animals.Previous PagePage 56 of 77Next Page
