Nutritionists' Nook

Ionnis Mavromichalis

Dr. Ioannis Mavromichalis, Principal of Ariston Nutrition Consulting International, holds graduate degrees from Kansas State University (MSc) and University of Illinois (PhD). Here, he offers a global perspective on a variety of topics for animal nutritionists.

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Starch characteristics' impact on grain processing

Learn what characteristics influence storage, mycotoxin risk, grinding, extrusion and pelleting in feed manufacturing.

Animal Feed In A Pile

Brand Insights

Setting the Agricultural Industry in Motion

SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.

Learn about the more commonly used drive solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE for the agriculture industry that help keep the most demanding processes up and running without missing a beat. Brand Insights from SEW-EURODRIVE.

Setting the Agricultural Industry in Motion

Nutritionists' Nook

9 strategies to reduce energy consumption in feed pelleting

Start using less energy with helpful tips ranging from material preparation considerations to employee training, and motor and drive selection.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Incorporating commodity grains in precision animal nutrition

Feed producers can encounter both opportunities and challenges with uncharacterized commodity raw materials.

Corn Wheat Soybeans Isolated

Animal Feed Manufacturing

A second look at alfalfa: pellets the new answer for swine diets

Reevaluating alfalfa in modern swine nutrition could make it a trendy commodity for swine feeding again.

Grain Trade & Export

Climate change and global grain trade: challenges and opportunities

Strategies and innovations, from resilient crops to green supply chains, that can help the global grain trade weather the storm of climate change.

Flooded Farm Fields

Cold-climate bounty: cereals and oilseeds from the north

Ioannis Mavromichalis takes closer look at the nutritional value of common and lesser-known grains in animal feed.

Snowy Wheat Field

Grain Supply Chain

Global perspective: 6 major challenges of importing grains

Advice from Ioannis Mavromichalis for navigating the complexities of logistics, transportation costs and quality preservation.

Ship Loading With Grain

Feed Mill Management

Cereal grinding: A pricey yet valuable feed manufacturing operation

The second leading energy expense for feed mills is worth it due to improved animal performance.

Cereal Grain Via Pixabay July 2022

Feed Mill Management

Selecting the right feed bag for the right product

Ingredient moisture, bag material breathability and even color factor into choosing the perfect bag for a feed.

Strong Farmer Carrying Feed Sack

Feed Mill Management

How activity, impurities wreak havoc on premix manufacturing

Beware of false security offered by the "book" values used in feed formulation software.

Mineral Crystals

Feed Mill Management

Why small feed mills should consider forklifts and big bags

The answer to labor shortages and cost savings lies in equipment investments.

New Co Op Fork Lift

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Adding value to commodity cereals is possible

In-line and portable NIR analysis of corn protein can help feed formulators keep costs low.

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