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SPF launches new odor program for pleasant-smelling petfood

SPF, the palatability company, launched a new Feel Good Program that allows petfood manufacturers to create products that smell pleasing to pet owners while tasting good to pets, the company says. The program debuted at Victam Asia 2012, occurring February 15-17 in Bangkok, Thailand.

During Victam Asia 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand, a dog mascot directs visitors to the SPF stand to learn about the new Feel Good Program.

China petfood may contain dangerous preservative levels, consumer group finds

In a sampling of petfood, the Consumers' Foundation found some dog food sold in China may contain preservatives that could affect the health of dogs if too much is consumed, according to The China Post. The foundation found that eight out 20 dry dog food and canned dog food products purchased from retailers in September 2010 were found to contain sorbic acid.

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Nutrition and canine behavior

Dog breeds were developed to accentuate behaviors that serve a specific purpose, which influenced the size and physical characteristics of the breed. Today, however, most dogs no longer serve a job in a home and some behaviors become disruptive.

It is clear that more is needed regarding how nutrition affects behavior, but it is a growing area of research with direct implications to pets kept in homes.

Pet Food Regulations

DSHEA revisited for pet supplements?

In a presentation at the annual meeting of the National Animal Supplement Council a few months ago, a representative of the US Food and Drug Administration made a very interesting comment. He said that in FDA’s attempt to find “legal homes” for the plethora of unapproved ingredients currently on the market, one possibility is for FDA to reconsider the applicability of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) for products intended for animal consumption.

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The science and safety of petfood palatability enhancers

Palatability enhancers, as the name indicates, are used to affect taste, smell and texture of petfoods to increase their desirability to companion animals. Palatability is critical for manufacturers to consider when formulating a nutritionally balanced petfood.

Many palatability enhancers are tested for efficacy through controlled feeding studies that measure data such as first-bite preference and total consumption.

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Comparing collagen, glucosamine and chondroitin for arthritic dogs

The study was conducted on client-owned, moderately arthritic dogs to evaluate therapeutic efficacy of type-II collagen (UC-II) alone or in combination with glucosamine hydrochloride (GLU) and chondroitin sulphate (CHO), and to determine their tolerability and safety. Dogs were treated daily for 150 days with placebo (Group I), 10 mg active UC-II (Group II), 2,000 mg GLU + 1,600 mg CHO (Group III) or UC-II + GLU + CHO (Group IV).

Animal feed expert contributions wanted for FIAAP Asia 2012

The animal feed industry is invited to submit presentations on advances in animal feed ingredients for the FIAAP Asia Conference 2012, which will take place in February alongside Victam Asia, in Bangkok, Thailand. The FIAAP Asia Conference, which will be held February 16, 2012, focuses on animal feed ingredients and additives.

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Standardizing quality in wet petfood with plasma

The use of spray-dried plasma (SDP) as a superior binder in wet pet food is well recognized and commonly used in the industry. SDP is characterized by its well balanced technological properties highly appreciated in canned pet food products. Manufacturers can rely on SDP for higher gelling, water retention and emulsion capacities compared to other binders.

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Over 620 attend AFIA 2011 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference

Over 620 members of the livestock feed and pet food industries attended the 2011 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference, an annual three-day event of the American Feed Industry Association held in Las Vegas, Nev., from March 2 through 4. Tanya Dowda with Land O’Lakes Purina Feed provided the event's opening remarks and was followed by Al Gunderson, chairman of the IFEEDER board of trustees.

European Food Safety Authority issues guidance on petfood additives

The European Food Safety Authority Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed, FEEDAP, published a guidance for assessing additives in petfood. FEEDAP's opinion, "Guidance on the assessment of additives intended to be used in pets and other non food-producing animals," was published February 1 by EFSA Journal.

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Market Report: Supplements and petfood come together

Petfood and pet supplements have always overlapped in terms of ingredients, but now the marketers making the products are becoming interchangeable. The line is being crossed from both sides, as more supplement marketers edge into food with function-infused chewable tablets and treats and as more petfood marketers delve into nutraceutical foods and treats.

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What the future holds for petfood and supplements

The pet market continues to grow as a result of a constant stream of new and innovative products, a steadily growing aging animal population and the expanding role that pets play as family members. Further, the "humanization" of pets is exaggerating consumer demand for products and services that are as good (and sometimes better) as those available for people themselves.

Organic Pet Superfood is a line of whole-food pet supplements specifically formulated to help stimulate pets' immune systems, using natural and organic therapies, according to the company.

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