Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 61PoultryUnderstanding daily calcium cycle in layer hensExamining the daily intake and output of calcium in layer hens can aid us in designing a better feeding program that will prolong the egg production cycle while maintaining eggshell quality.HomeFeeding fiber to counter protein-fueled piglet diarrheaThere are some indications that adding extra fiber might cause enough growth of beneficial bacteria that will counterbalance the growth of pathogenic ones.Dairy Cattle5 steps to increase dairy cow dry matter intakeIncreasing dry matter intake in milk cows is a measure of success for any dairy nutritionist, and this five-step program provides a basic guideline towards this goal.Animal Nutrition ViewsPoultry nutrition conference proceedings available for downloadThe Poultry Federation offers years of poultry nutrition proceedings and technical and trade information from its annual Arkansas Nutrition Conference.PoultryLimits of cottonseed meal in layer feedsCottonseed meal could be a less expensive alternative to soybean meal in layer diets if it was not for its main disadvantage: yolk discoloration caused by high gossypol content. It is also quite high in fiber (7 to 20 percent) and rather low in energy content (7 to 8.6 MJ/kg AMEn). Its high protein concentration, however, requires a second look at this interesting alternative ingredient.Animal Nutrition ViewsWhat’s the problem feeding whole or cracked cereals to broilers?There is considerable research done and a real interest from broiler producers when it comes to feeding whole wheat or cracked maize.HomeSimilar animal nutrition problems require scale-adapted solutionsI use two extreme cases to illustrate a point that is very clear to those working on an international scale: All producers face similar problems.PoultryHighly digestible prestarters for antibiotic-free broilersBroilers always benefit from a better diet offered early in life, and more so when their feed is free of growth-promoting antibiotics. This special case enhances the need for a more digestible, better balanced diet that is supplemented with specialty ingredients.Animal Nutrition ViewsCan handling cause animal feed to separate?Feed separation is a frequent question and concern among those producers who mix their own feed.Animal Feed ManufacturingWhy do we waste nutrients in animal feeds?Over-fortification in animal feed formulation is common, and it always causes feed cost to rise. Why do we need to continue with this practice, and how can we possibly control it?Home4 premier pig scientific events for 2015, 2016If I wanted to attend a scientific event where top-class scientists present the most recent advances in pig production, where would I go? Let’s take it by continents.PoultryAlternatives to soybean meal for laying hensThere is plethora of alternative ingredients that could be used in layer diets, but lack of knowledge often causes an opportunity to be lost. This article provides a roadmap on how to incorporate such ingredients in layer diets.Previous PagePage 61 of 78Next Page
