Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 33HomeIn layer diets, limestone is not just calcium carbonateLimestone is an inexpensive but unpredictable source of calcium. If used in layer hen diets, it must be considered carefully because it might be the source of reduced eggshell resistance.Antibiotic-Free Meat4 steps for fighting Salmonella in animal feedSalmonella contamination remains a problem that can be addressed partially by measures taken through the feed we offer to animals. Use this four-step approach to fight Salmonella in feed.Poultry Nutrition & FormulationThe state of the feed additives industryThe industry of feed additives is one that never rests. So, what’s next?Home5 ways to suppress feed costReducing the feed bill, not just the cost per kilogram or pound of feed, is never out of date. Even when cereal prices and soya are favorably priced, keeping feed cost down is a sure way to counter the expected oversupply of animal products and the ensuing drop in prices.Home4 natural sources of fiber for pigs, poultry, dairy cowsFiber is gaining momentum as a beneficial component in diets of all species as its functional properties are being appreciated.HomeThings you couldn't imagine about algaeWhen we think of algae, our minds go to seaweeds and sushi. Few realize that algae are being investigated for their health properties in human and animals.HomeDo we really need pelleted feeds?Not all feeds require pelleting whereas others are being pelleted when they shouldn’t be. What are the circumstances under which pelleting is a must and when it is a matter of marketing or cost-profit balance?HomeFeeding guide for gestating sowsFat or thin gestating sows require dietary adjustments to achieve optimal body weight at farrowing, as described in this brief feeding guide.Home4 steps for facing a mycotoxin outburst in the USCereals and soybeans from the Midwest are expected to suffer from mycotoxin contamination due to hot, humid weather; prepare with these four steps.Poultry Nutrition & FormulationUsing your network for feed additives researchIn the last couple of weeks, I have received four emails asking my opinion about feed additives. One person asked me how to distinguish between feed additives that actually work and those that are more marketing than substance.Antibiotic-Free Meat5 functional properties of marine algae for animal healthCertain marine macro-algae contain polysaccharides with functional properties that can enhance the health status of poultry and pigs when used as part of their feed.Egg Production4 tips to improve eggshell resistance in aging layersAging hens produce larger, albeit more fragile, eggs. Cracked eggs among older hens can exceed 20 percent, and for obvious reasons, these eggs are a negative mark for the egg industry.Previous PagePage 33 of 55Next Page