Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 59HomeCage-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 veryPoultryBroiler super pre-starter formulation secrets revealedFormulating a commercial super pre-starter does not have to be a secret; here we talk about it with real commercial experiences.HomeHow low can we get with lactose?Writing a chapter on lactose for my forthcoming book and talking with a feed manufacturer in Canada regarding the maximum levels of lactose in piglet diets reminded me that lactose remains an inconclusive subject for most nutrition professionals.Poultry3 reasons feed additives fail, how to make them succeedI have identified three common features among feed additives that fail to make an impact on the market and another three traits that characterize those that succeed.Animal Nutrition ViewsWho cares about antioxidant nutrition?Do natural ingredients contain enough antioxidants that we should not worry about them? Clearly we are missing something.Poultry5 alternative broiler super pre-starter ingredientsModern broiler production already appreciates the value of a high-density pre-starter feed. Such "super" feeds not only enhance early growth, but they also improve lifetime performance.Animal Nutrition ViewsSoybean meal quality beyond protein concentrationMost nutritionists distinguish soybean meal based on its crude protein concentration; few of us take into account the origin of our soybean.HomeWhy have advertorials failed?Although in theory it is interesting to read about the technical aspects of a commercial product or service — albeit such interest is shared mostly among competitors and current users — it turns out readers remain indifferent. In other words, not many want to read in the form of an advertorial article what they already have seen in numerous marketing materials freely available throughout the Internet, or handed out at conferences, meetings, sales visits and such other promotional events.Animal Nutrition ViewsGreater mycotoxin risk in imported cereals — why?As a field nutritionist, consulting worldwide, I had created a "picture" regarding the risk of cereal mycotoxin contamination: National cereals are easier to assess, whereas imported cereals come with a greater risk.Feed IngredientsWhy do feed additive manufacturers buy into premix?Have you noticed the recent acquisitions of nutrition companies (mainly vitamin and trace mineral premix suppliers) by certain feed additives manufacturers? The examples are still few, but the names cannot escape attention. Certainly, this trend will continue.Animal Nutrition ViewsHow safe is synthetic methionine for poultry?Once more, I have received an inquiry regarding synthetic methionine and the safety of synthetic amino acids.PoultryStop wasting vitamins, trace minerals in animal feedsVitamins and trace minerals are routinely added in almost every commercial feed for all animal species, making their manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sales a global industry worth billions. Thus, every prudent nutritionist would be wise to constantly evaluate the vitamins and trace minerals added, their most efficient form and, of course, their payback in terms of animal productivity and health.Previous PagePage 59 of 78Next Page
