Ioannis MavromichalisIoannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email [email protected].From the AuthorAnimal Feed ManufacturingIncorporating commodity grains in precision animal nutritionFeed producers can encounter both opportunities and challenges with uncharacterized commodity raw materials.Animal Feed ManufacturingA second look at alfalfa: pellets the new answer for swine dietsReevaluating alfalfa in modern swine nutrition could make it a trendy commodity for swine feeding again.Grain Trade & ExportClimate change and global grain trade: challenges and opportunitiesStrategies and innovations, from resilient crops to green supply chains, that can help the global grain trade weather the storm of climate change.CommoditiesCold-climate bounty: cereals and oilseeds from the northIoannis Mavromichalis takes closer look at the nutritional value of common and lesser-known grains in animal feed.Grain Supply ChainGlobal perspective: 6 major challenges of importing grainsAdvice from Ioannis Mavromichalis for navigating the complexities of logistics, transportation costs and quality preservation.Feed Mill ManagementCereal grinding: A pricey yet valuable feed manufacturing operationThe second leading energy expense for feed mills is worth it due to improved animal performance.Feed Mill ManagementSelecting the right feed bag for the right productIngredient moisture, bag material breathability and even color factor into choosing the perfect bag for a feed.Feed Mill ManagementHow activity, impurities wreak havoc on premix manufacturingBeware of false security offered by the "book" values used in feed formulation software.Feed Mill ManagementWhy small feed mills should consider forklifts and big bagsThe answer to labor shortages and cost savings lies in equipment investments.Animal Feed ManufacturersAdding value to commodity cereals is possibleIn-line and portable NIR analysis of corn protein can help feed formulators keep costs low.Feed Mill ManagementShrinkage losses at the feed mill often go unnoticedLearn how to spot the culprits and when shrinkage errors need immediate fixing.Feed Mill ManagementThe case for dedicated, single-species feed plantsWhy nutritionists advocate for dedicated feed plants to preserve the quality of specialty feeds.Page 1 of 2Next Page
