Animal Nutrition Views

Dr. Ioannis Mavromichalis is an animal nutritionist holding graduate degrees from Kansas State University (MSc) and University of Illinois (PhD). He is the Principal of Ariston Nutrition Consulting International. He may be contacted at [email protected]. See all author stories and blogs.

Ioannis Mavromichalis | July 19, 2021

Both ingredients are associated with increased feed intake in piglets I was recently asked whether fishmeal can replace […]

Ioannis Mavromichalis | July 12, 2021

Requirements for sodium, potassium and chloride are higher during heat stress conditions Electrolytes (sodium, potassium and chloride) are […]

Ioannis Mavromichalis | July 6, 2021

New technology in ingredients and nutritional requirements is widely available. It is common knowledge that trace mineral nutrition […]

Ioannis Mavromichalis | June 28, 2021

Though not widely used, sorghum’s nutritive value is similar to corn’s The ongoing crisis in the corn market […]

Ioannis Mavromichalis | June 21, 2021

Relatively new feed ingredient faces some challenges I had the opportunity to discuss the advent of insects as […]

Ioannis Mavromichalis | June 14, 2021

Quality is never guaranteed without proper vetting When it comes to young animal nutrition, ingredient quality is a […]

Ioannis Mavromichalis | June 7, 2021

How much trust can we place in research reports, especially when they involve commercial applications? I just completed […]

Ioannis Mavromichalis | June 1, 2021

When part of a comprehensive program, these additives can help recover part of the lost performance potential Heat […]

Ioannis Mavromichalis | May 24, 2021

Thailand is the largest exporter of processed cassava chips and pellets The recent increase in corn prices worldwide […]

Ioannis Mavromichalis | May 17, 2021

Alternative ingredient has been researched for almost a century As the forecast for cereal prices is to remain […]