Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 60Poultry7 questions to ask when purchasing broiler feedsPrice should not be only criterion when you buy complete feeds for broilers; this short list will give you a tool to better evaluate commercial feeds.Animal Nutrition ViewsFeed additives, and why nobody pays for immunityThe role of immunity has revolutionized the way we think about animal nutrition. Indeed, there is sufficient data to support contrasting nutrition programs based on immunity, mostly thanks to pioneering work conducted at land-grant universities in California (poultry) and Iowa (pigs) in U.S.Feed Production by RegionInfographic: Top 10 corn-producing countriesThe 10 most important countries produce about 85 percent of global corn production. It pays to keep this list handy if you’re involved in any business that handles corn for farm animal feeds.Dairy Cattle5 tips for better maize silageWhole-plant maize silage is a choice ingredient used universally in dairy cattle rations. It is preferred, not only because of its intrinsic high-energy value and good supply of fiber, but also because yield is maximized when the whole plant is harvested — up to 50 percent more energy compared to dried maize kernels.SwineMajor pig industry events I will be attending in 2016It's the first month of 2016, and it's a good time to consider this year's travel plans. So, in my agenda for visiting trade shows and scientific conferences, I have the following events fixed.Feed Mill Management8 common technical additives in commercial animal feedsHealth-related additives occupy the attention of the animal feed industry, but these are not the only additives we use. In fact, there is a great number of other products that confer beneficial effects not on the animal, but on the feed itself.HomeNew year, time for new marketingIn my consulting, mostly with those dealing with feed additives, I have identified three crucial areas where marketing can always be improved.PEDvTop 6 stories from 2015 Pig InternationalI have identified six articles (one from each of our six published issues in 2015) with the greatest impact among our readers. I think they deserve a second look as they contain information that remains relevant.Animal Nutrition Views3 traits of successful animal feed additivesIf you read my blog on the three reasons why some additives fail to succeed, then you’re probably wondering what is my opinion on what makes a successful additive. Here’s my take on successful feed additives.Formulation & NutritionNew bio-molecules in existing feed additivesThe cost of registering a new feed additive is staggering, let alone the expense to research and develop it in the first place. As such, we should not expect to see many new molecules registered as feed additives.Poultry6 immunoglobulin purchasing tips for piglets, broilersImmunoglobulins are widely used in piglet feeds as they form an integral part of dairy, blood and egg products — all specialty ingredients used at high levels in such sensitive feeds. Lately, the use of immunoglobulins through plasma in broiler diets has resulted in the creation of super-performance prestarters, the same as with piglet creep feeds.Feed Additives3 reasons some animal feed additives fail to sellI have identified three common features among animal feed additives that fail to make an impact on the market.Previous PagePage 60 of 78Next Page
