Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 16HomeFollowing versus leading in agribusinessI have seen two patterns in the agribusiness industry, both successful: those who copy, and those who invent.HomeHow to formulate a low-protein animal dietThere has been much talk about the need to formulate animal diets without antibiotics at low crude protein levels. The benefits are many, and the cost is nil or even positive when animal performance is factored in.HomeUnderstanding oligosaccharides in young animal nutritionOligosaccharides are considered as one of the most valuable sources of prebiotic fibers in diets for young non-ruminant animals such as broilers, pullets, piglets and calves.HomeIs fishmeal production sustainable for the future?Regular fishmeal (ranging from 60 to 70 percent crude protein) is produced by harvesting whole fish for the sole purpose of producing this protein-rich ingredient for feeding commercially raised animals.HomeEuropean protein sources for poultry: latest researchThe majority of soybean meal used in Europe is imported at a considerable cost, and as a result researchers continue the search for alternatives.HomeTryptophan in animal feed: expensive, functionalTryptophan is an essential amino acid for all animals. It must be provided in the feed of monogastric animals in the form of intact proteins or as feed-grade L-tryptophan.HomeAnimal feed formulation process explained in six stepsIt is by bitter experience, the so called trial-and-error method, that most professionals get to know eventually the ins and outs of feed formulation.HomeFuture of enzyme research in animal nutritionA prominent enzyme researcher mentioned that if we want something better than an improved xylanase — when it comes to fiber enzymes — we must keep dreaming. Taking this piece of advice to heart, I decided to dream.HomeZinc oxide in EU animal nutrition will be banned againAgain, the politicians in the European Union (EU) have decided to meddle with animal nutrition.HomePiglets need water as much as they need feedSow’s milk contains about 80 percent water, and therefore it is often assumed that suckling piglets cover their daily water requirements without supplemental water.Home6 phytogenics questions broiler producers need to askPhytogenics are used mainly to enhance feed efficiency in broilers by increasing nutrient digestibility directly, as in the case of capsaisin, or indirectly, as with many compounds that control digesta microflora.HomeCalcium in livestock feed is everywhere — bewareThere is much talk going on about calcium in diets for monogastric animals. Too much, and it interferes with other mineral nutrition; not enough, and it will harm productivity.Previous PagePage 16 of 55Next Page