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Pet Food Ingredients

Differences in organic trace mineral sources

An Organic Trace Mineral must be able to maintain its structure in solution at reduced pH levels to have any opportunity to survive the harsh environment of the gut and digestion.

Trouw Essential Trace Elements chart

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Novel pet food protein from scrap wood nearing reality

One company, Arbiom, specializes in using a specific variety of yeast to digest wood.

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Upcycled dog treats rescue otherwise wasted misfit foods

Shameless Pets uses unwanted fruits, vegetables and other ingredients to make upcycled dog treats.

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4 pet food blogs July ‘19: Salmonella, DCM, supplements

These blogs and columns reflected Petfood Industries opinions and observations about recent developments in the dog, cat and other pet food markets.

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‘BEG’ pet food does not equal DCM

Canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a hot topic in the pet food industry, veterinary community, press and among pet owners. The cause of recent cases is unknown.

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Venison-based pet food production begins in Russia

Wet cat and dog food production has started in northern Russia using venison and taking advantage of a surplus of deer and by-products from the herd.

The Yamalo-Nenets district of Russia is home to the world’s largest deer herd. l Courtesy of Yamal Deer

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5 tips for dog, cat gut health via pet food ingredients

During Petfood Forum China 2019, Virgil Meallet, DVM, Asia technical director for Olmix Group, will share advice on how to formulate pet food to protect and boost the digestive system.

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Summer lowers dogs’ intake of preferred kibble in tests

Scientists found that weight and breed influenced kibble preference in tests conducted over ten years, from 2007 to 2017.

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209 hemp, CBD pet supplements currently on US market

Out of approximately 34 million times that hemp-derivative pet supplements have been used, only six adverse events have been reported in dogs, with one in cats and three in horses.

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How Midwest floods may affect pet food ingredient supply

From the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico, black triangles line the Missouri River and its tributaries on the U.S. Geological Survey flood map.

4 sustainable pet food ingredient and packaging tips

Using sustainable sources for pet food ingredients and packaging may drive sales.

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Market Trends and Reports

Label dog treats with ingredients’ specific regional source

Scientists surveyed more than 2,000 dog owners about their attitudes towards pet treats, along with their usage and purchasing habits.

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