Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 20HomeWhy bother with organic acid salts at all?I have my preferred blend of organic acids that changes according to the needs of the feed in question, but I have always used straight acids.HomeAnimal feed nutrition: When you think you know everythingI can offer two examples that prove we are far from knowing everything in animal feed nutrition.Broilers & TurkeysUsing classic poultry nutrition against coccidiosisAs anti-coccidial drugs become ineffective or banned in poultry production, alternatives are needed.Breeding & GeneticsHow to improve broiler feed efficiency beyond geneticsBroilers already grow at maximal rates due to advances in genetics and nutrition, but we still have room to improve feed efficiency.HomeUnderstanding broiler feed formulation pressure pointsA typical broiler formula can be constructed easily using only a handful of ingredients. Knowing the three most expensive nutrients in any feed, one can start understanding where the main pressure points are in feed formulation.HomeFeed formulation: Soy protein concentrate or isolate?The two soy protein sources are manufactured using distinct processes. The differences also extend to the main use these products are intended for.HomeHow to use bentonite in monogastric animal dietsFeeding earth (clays) to animals is not new or abnormal. Wild animals always consume a healthy portion of earth alongside their feed, especially those that look for food below ground.Antibiotic-Free MeatCommon additives to replace antibiotics in US broiler feedsThe United States is following the arduous path already taken by the European Union, at least when it comes to banning growth-promoting antibiotics in broiler diets.Cage-Free Laying SystemsPoultry foot-pad dermatitis: An updated reviewFinding a review on a hot topic, like that of foot-pad dermatitis (FPD) in broilers and turkeys, is too good not to share.HomeWhen to use natural betaine in poultry dietsWhen poultry diets are fortified with betaine, a synthetic form is most often used. When natural betaine is preferred, and when is it not suitable?Broilers & TurkeysAditivos de salud intestinal: cuatro futuros escenarios factiblesCon la certidumbre de qué le sucederán a los antibióticos en alimentos balanceados en un futuro próximo, analicemos que hay en el panorama.HomeHow to save a dollar per metric ton of animal feedHere lies one of the greatest myths in animal nutrition: least-cost formulas can be very expensive. Let me explain.Previous PagePage 20 of 55Next Page