Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 58HomeHow Peter made money with an updated feed programSmall savings can often lead to great profits. This is a real case, but with altered names, that demonstrates the point of how important feed cost is on overall profitability.HomeJoe’s pigs compensated the wrong wayOne day, Joe stormed into my office and handed me a copy of a research paper, asking why a scientific journal would publish "rubbish" like that. Obviously, something went wrong.Animal Nutrition ViewsHow Wally ended up with pale egg yolks in summerWhen Wally, a customer of mine whose real name will remain hidden, called last summer, the situation was already out of hand. His hens were producing eggs by the thousands and his buyer refused to accept them. The egg yolks were virtually colorless. Gone was the desirable yellow-orange color of just a month or so ago. What had really happened?Animal Nutrition ViewsPreventing fishy eggs with the right feed ingredientsFish meal remains a choice-ingredient in layer diets. Several large egg producers use fish meal as a means of providing a bit of extra nutrition to their layers.MycotoxinsMonitoring mycotoxin contamination: Where is aflatoxin?In the last decade, almost all respectable companies engaged in the production and marketing of sophisticated mycotoxin-neutralizing agents conduct annual surveys, often on a global scale. After studying these surveys for many years now, I am left with a very simple question: where is aflatoxin?SwineAdding copper sulfate to antibiotic-free piglet dietsFrom my attendance at the EAAP-Animine Academy in Paris last September, where I had the opportunity to refresh my knowledge on zinc and copper, I am offering some thoughts regarding the use of an old feed additive that comes to the rescue of zinc oxide.PoultryFeed formulation: Novel biomolecules in animal proteinsAnimal proteins, such as those derived from milk, blood and eggs, are esteemed highly for their nutritive value. New evidence and current market thinking have provided further insights into the employment of such animal-derived ingredients, especially towards the direction of bioactive compounds.Animal Nutrition ViewsCreating a universal broiler vitamin, trace mineral premixI have been tasked to create a universal vitamin and trace mineral premix, suitable for all broiler genetics. But, is there such a thing as a universal premix?PoultryUnderstanding specialty soy proteins in a global marketSoybeans remain the most efficient source of oil, and the animal industry continues to enjoy soybeans as a primary source of protein in the form of soybean meal. It merits understanding their method of production and market position in order to fully comprehend the soy protein industry and the uses of these ingredients.PoultryCan vitamin E be reduced or replaced in animal feeds?Here are six very important aspects relating to vitamin E that every nutrition professional should keep in mind when setting dietary specifications for this expensive nutrient.PoultryFormulating pig, poultry diets: a nutritionist’s preferencesEach nutritionist has a favorite set of feedstuff book values, and here I present my own, based on my experiences as a field nutritionist and consultant — use with caution!HomeCage-free layers: white or brown eggs?A good part of my consulting work has to do with egg layer production. As my clients come from distinct parts of the world, I cannot but make a veryPrevious PagePage 58 of 77Next Page
