Ioannis Mavromichalis Ioannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D., is an animal nutrition industry consultant. To contact Mavromichalis, email[email protected]. From the Author 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. 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. Feed Mill Management 选择正确的饲料袋的产品 Ingredient moisture, bag material breathability and even color factor into choosing the perfect bag for a feed. 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. 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. 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. Feed Mill Management Shrinkage losses at the feed mill often go unnoticed Learn how to spot the culprits and when shrinkage errors need immediate fixing. Feed Mill Management The case for dedicated, single-species feed plants Why nutritionists advocate for dedicated feed plants to preserve the quality of specialty feeds. Grain Facility Management Guide to selecting vertical or horizontal feed mixers A nutritionist's perspective on the affordability, accessibility and value of two feed manufacturing equipment options. Grain Facility Management Grain scalpers' impact on animal feed quality Feed mills should invest in a grain scalper to the avoid hidden costs, risks of unclean grain. Animal Feed Manufacturing The case for storing feed samples six months or more A nutritionist’s tale of defending a formula’s safety with saved samples. Feed Milling Equipment Pneumatic conveying benefits outweigh costs for feed mills Enclosed tubes confine material dust and leave zero residue between batches. Page 1 of 2 Next Page