Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 74HomeProtease and raw soybeans – Is it possible?Proteases, enzymes that degrade feed proteins and enhance digestibility, have been around for some time now, in one form or the other.PEDvWhat if a new virus comes to your farm?Porcine epidemic disease virus (PEDV) is spreading throughout the United States, albeit at a reduced rate. It appears it will be contained, but we're still lacking an effective vaccine!PoultryHow to increase egg weight through hen nutritionEgg weight remains a quality factor in certain markets, worldwide, and especially where eggs are sold and bought fresh. Controlling egg weight can be a difficult exercise as several factors are implicated.HomeThe difference between molds and mycotoxins in animal feedI have received many inquiries on distinguishing the difference between molds and mycotoxins in animal feed. Molds are microorganisms that proliferate on organic material when heat and moisture increase. Molds consume the organic matter in cereals and other feed ingredients.Feed IngredientsPhytase, trace mineral premixes in broiler dietsTrace mineral premixes have not escaped scrutiny in periodic poultry nutrition program reviews.Feed AdditivesTwo common mistakes in animal feed additives researchFeed additives are a multi-billion international business, part of the greater animal nutrition industry. Each year, millions are spent of research, yet very few data are being published in credible scientific journals.Feed IngredientsFeeding poultry, pigs wheat as an energy sourceWheat, like many other cereals, can vary widely in chemical composition because it is highly affected by cereal cultivar, soil type, environmental conditions and fertilization. However, most wheat used in feeds has 10 to 15 percent crude protein.HomeIs this the end of the DDGS era in the EU?Biofuels and dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS, the by-product) have become everyday items in the news. However it appears that EU legislators are now thinking of taking a step backwards, trying to correct the unexpected (to them) rise in feed prices!SwineThree ways piglet diets can benefit from wheat glutenWheat gluten is one of the most important proteins in wheat. Lately, wheat gluten has been used in piglet diets with promising results.Formulation & NutritionWelfare animal nutrition – Trend or Fad?Treatinganimals so that they don’t suffer is something we all consider desirable, notonly from a ‘humanistic’ point of view, but also from a productivity concern.But, going further than this for marketing purposes is becoming a trend. Or, isit rather a fad?SwineReplacing expensive lactose in piglet feedsLactose is required in all piglet feeds, but its high cost often limits its use to the detriment of animal growth and health. Fortunately, other sugars can replace lactose without losing performance. “Lactose equivalent” ingredients reflect the fact that lactose and other sugars can be used interchangeably. This article examines these sugars and their unique characteristics.HomeIs it possible to eliminate salmonella from feed?Perhapsit is unrealistic to expect zero salmonella levels in all animal feeds at thepoint of consumption, but there are certain nutrition intervention strategiesthat can markedly reduce it.Previous PagePage 74 of 78Next Page
