Following is the current schedule for Petfood Forum China on August 23, 2013. Please check this page regularly for updates. For full descriptions of the topics and speakers, click here.
8:30-9:15 Check-in/registration
9:15-9:30 Welcome by Daben Mao, Managing Director, VNU Exhibitions Asia
9:30-10:15 The global and Chinese petfood markets—Clarissa Nicklaus, Euromonitor International
10:15-10:55 Nutritional management to improving skin and coat health of dogs—Ping Deng, PhD, University of Illinois
10:55-11:30 Coffee break
11:30-12:10 Microbiological control systems in the petfood industry—James V. Giranda, American Nutrition Inc.
12:10-12:50 Pet owners’ decision-making styles—Corinne Lamour, Université Européenne de Bretagne
12:50-14:00 Lunch
14:00-14:40 Effect of protein sources on digestibility in Tibetan Mastiffs—Limin Ding, PhD, China Agricultural University
14:40-15:20 Success in petfood drying: Key considerations for energy efficiency and safety— Dustin O’Farrell, Bühler Aeroglide Asia
15:20-15:45 Coffee break
15:45-16:25 Impact of kibble formulation on palatability—Laurence Callejon, SPF
16:25-17:05 Krill as a functional and sustainable petfood ingredient—Signe Svindland, Aker BioMarine