Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 12HomeTrace minerals implicated in animal immune system functionsWe want animals to have a strong immune system to fight against pathogens, but we also require this expensive and energy/nutrient consuming mechanism to remain dormant when not needed.HomeAgriculture: Fight back, talk more to media about futureThe world is changing. It has always done so, but never so unpredictably as today, and most of us have no clue where it takes us.HomeAnimal feed ingredients: Limestone, or oyster shells?In my opinion, when we discuss any source of calcium — be it pure calcium carbonate, limestone or oyster shells — we must evaluate three parameters.Broilers & TurkeysCómo formular dietas bajas en proteínaUna dieta baja en proteína bien equilibrada es un producto muy conveniente que debería ser digno de una prima de precio. Conoce cómo formular este tipo de dietas y sus beneficios.HomeFeeding broilers a Mediterranean dietHealthy eating is not exactly what we have in mind when it comes to feeding broilers, as such a notion is related with longevity in humans.HomeSelling commodities, added-value nutrition not the sameThere are two ways of selling: sell commodities, or added value. Let me explain.Home7 animal proteins to use in poultry feedsIf we manage to convince our consumers that animal proteins are safe and natural to use, then we need to identify the available sources and work on minimizing their problems while maximizing their benefits.HomeThink twice before you hire an animal nutrition consultantI have been in this business long enough that I have obtained a clear enough picture to know when to say no, and this story explains why sometimes it is better to lose a customer rather than risk your business.HomeTop 3 priorities in every animal nutrition, business programSet your priorities straight, and keep them in the right order — always!HomeGetting used to expensive vitamins — time to act is nowToday, we see vitamins like E and A being dramatically expensive. Some believe their prices will come down, but others in the know realize that the few players who control the market will not be happy to see low prices again.Home6 alternative protein sources to soybean mealSoybean meal, containing 44 percent crude protein, remains the most common protein source for all compound feeds for pigs, poultry and dairy cattle, worldwide.HomeThe more, the better — not always true in animal nutritionAll I want to say for this week is to ask your nutritionist to keep evaluating the need for everything that adds cost (monetary or metabolic) to your formulas.Previous PagePage 12 of 55Next Page