Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 11Poultry Nutrition & FormulationMushrooms as a potential replacement of antibioticsWhy hasn't the animal nutrition industry explored mushrooms as a feed ingredient, especially as we are focusing on removing antibiotics not only as growth-promoting agents, but also as therapeutic agents?HomeWhat phytogenics require protection?One of the most frequent questions when it comes to phytogenics is whether it pays to spend the extra dollar for protected forms.Broilers & TurkeysHolistic approach to feeding heat-stressed broilersBroilers have a short life span, and every day of potential growth lost is a day of potential profit lost.Poultry Nutrition & Formulation6 feed additives that benefit breeding sow formulasWhen it comes to animal feed additives as tools, the following list includes additives that I have experienced to work in most sow diets.HomeCould quorum quenching reduce animal antibiotic use?Scientists discovered that bacteria constantly secrete signaling molecules (autoinducers) that are being detected by other bacteria, even by diverse species.Home10 frequently asked questions about soybeansSoybeans remain the most important protein source for farmed monogastric animals like poultry, pigs and rabbits, and a substantial protein source for ruminants like non-grazing dairy cattle, sheep and goats.HomeEnzymes questioned in whole-grain diets for broilersFeeding whole grains to broilers remains a topic of interest among producers and nutritionists, worldwide, for obvious financial reasons.HomeFava beans: alternative poultry, pig protein sourceThe majority of countries depend on soybean meal imports to feed their animals. Thus, there are many projects undergoing in which local protein sources, like fava beans, are being reexamined as a means of reducing dependency on protein imports.HomeFed with locally grown ingredients: trend, or strategy?Today, there is a growing awareness that producing your own protein crops is just not enough.HomeLivestock feed formulation: Keep the whole picture in mindQuite often I have to review a formula (or two) that needs updating. I always ask the three “W” of why, who and when as I need to know the background of the initial formula design or concept.Antibiotic-Free Meat6 no-antibiotics-ever broiler production nutrition tipsWhen faced with the prospect of no-antibiotics-ever production methods, one would be excused to ask: What happens if birds get sick after all?HomeA modern solution to expensive vitamins A, EAll animal feed ingredients are bound, from time to time, to become so expensive that their participation in formulas is questioned.Previous PagePage 11 of 55Next Page