Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 18Poultry Nutrition & FormulationFighting livestock heat stress begins before feed additivesWhen heat waves start making us feel uncomfortable, I start receiving questions about adding additives in feeds to combat heat stress.HomeIs academia using commercial research money not science?All of us truly understand the line and link between science and commerce. There can be no commerce without (real) science, and no science without commerce.Antibiotic-Free MeatHow phytogenics affect animals provides usage insightsAlthough there is ample information why to use phytogenics, similar knowledge on how these products work inside the animal remains largely unavailable.HomeWhat is the future of soybean meal in animal diets?Soybean production worldwide in 2016 exceeded 333 million metric tons, and soybean meal was over 225 million metric tons.HomeUnderstanding vitamin D's role in livestock healthVitamin D may be described as the sunlight vitamin because it is formed naturally in the skin of animals exposed to ultraviolet light. In most cases, with enough sunlight, animals can cover their full needs in vitamin D only by biosynthesis.Broilers & TurkeysObservations of the European poultry nutrition symposiumWhen I decided to attend the European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN) in early May 2017, I did so thinking it would be an opportunity to update myself on the latest happenings of the industry.Home6 poultry nutrition, health trends shaping the futureEven though I participated in the European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN 2017) with an emphasis on educating myself, I noticed that many speakers focused — with much perception — on the future.HomeHow to treat iron deficiency in neonatal pigsIron (Fe) is the most abundant trace mineral in the body. Although its nutritional value has been known for over 2,500 years, its role has only recently been truly appreciated in both human and animal nutrition.HomeNow is the best time to design summer feed formulasSummer is approaching fast in the Northern Hemisphere, and now is the best time to prepare those “summer” feed formulas to help animals, especially monogastrics, cope better with heat stress.Home6 fiber insights for formulating livestock feedI was recently invited to participate in the second Fiber Board trade conference hosted by Agromed, and it was about a theme close to my interests: fiber nutrition.Antibiotic-Free MeatNutritional anticoccidial feed additives the next big thingI am often asked what is the next animal feed additive that we should be on the lookout for, and I always respond: nutritional anticoccidial agents.HomeWhy blending animal feed remains undervaluedThere are considerable advantages in terms of improved feed efficiency, less nutrient waste and better profitability when one discusses the merits of more diets or phases.Previous PagePage 18 of 55Next Page