Efstratia PapanikouEfstratia Papanikou is a Kansas State (MSc) and University of Illinois (PhD) graduate working as a consultant in the interface between plant and animal science: the feed ingredients. Papanikou can be contacted at [email protected].From the AuthorFeed Ingredient InsightsMycotoxins in layer hens: The hidden threat to egg productionAflatoxins, ochratoxin A, and T-2 toxin top the list for their ability to quietly undermine egg production, damage internal organs and reduce the flock’s resilience over time.Feed Ingredient InsightsThe Big 3 mycotoxins that pose the greatest risk to broilersAflatoxins, ochratoxin A and T-2 toxin remain the most damaging mycotoxins in poultry feed.Feed Ingredient InsightsHow to feed beef cows in feed yards silage-based diets all yearCan a silage-based diet meet the nutritional needs of beef cows throughout all stages of their reproductive cycle?Feed Ingredient InsightsAre silage inoculants worth the cost?With rising feed costs, it’s important to ask if they are always necessary, or are we adding expense without measurable benefit?Feed Ingredient InsightsThe value of pellet screenings for feed mill efficiencyLearn more about the composition of pellet screenings, their potential applications and strategies for reintegrating them into animal feed to improve feed mill efficiency and profitability.Feed Ingredient InsightsHow nutritionists set formulation limits for feed ingredientsOne of the critical responsibilities of an animal nutritionist is determining the appropriate inclusion levels for various feed ingredients.Feed Ingredient InsightsCan cottonseed meal replace soybean meal in livestock diets?As global feed costs rise and supply chain disruptions affect soybean meal availability, nutritionists and producers are exploring alternative protein sources like cottonseed meal.Alternative ProteinThe science behind lab-grown meatProponents say cultured meat offers the possibility of producing an alternative to real animal meat without the environmental and ethical concerns often tied by some interest groups to traditional livestock farming.Feed Ingredient InsightsFava beans a valuable feed ingredient for livestockVicia faba, or broad bean, has a high protein content, favorable amino acid profile and adaptability to various farming systems.Feed Ingredient InsightsChicory pulp vs. whole root in premix formulationsHow much dried whole chicory can replace dried chicory pulp in a premix while maintaining equivalent inulin levels?Feed Ingredient InsightsOat hay for dairy, beef and sheep total mixed rationsOat hay, harvested at the milk stage, is a high-quality forage option that can be incorporated into total mixed rations (TMR) for dairy cows, feedlot beef cattle and lactating sheep.Feed Ingredient InsightsApple pomace a multi-species feed ingredientLearn about apple pomace’s nutritional composition, technical aspects and tailored feeding recommendations for dairy cows, beef cattle, swine and poultry.Page 1 of 10Next Page
