APC announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study conducted with the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences evaluating how plasma included in extruded kibble supports canine gut health and immune indicators.
The study, published in the Journal of Animal Science, showed shifts in fecal metabolite profiles suggesting a microbial impact and an effect on gut health. Previous peer-reviewed work in mice reported reductions in systemic inflammation, neuroprotective properties and shifts in intestinal microbiota with plasma. Studies in other species showed systemic improvements, including patterns that scale with plasma inclusion level. The University of Illinois canine study examined microbiome composition and inflammation-related measures under controlled conditions.
"Across species we continue to see a consistent, positive effect on gut health," said Joy Campbell, senior director of Global Pet Food Technical Service at APC. "In this canine study we observed linear effects tied to inclusion level that demonstrate commercial potential in pet foods, functional treats and supplements. We're excited to see such positive and impactful results from this in species study."
The study examined study design and controls that isolate plasma's contribution to gut health, the linear effects of plasma in canine diets, and nutrient digestibility, fecal metabolites, microbiome and immune biomarker results relevant to canine gut health.
The full study, "Effects of spray-dried plasma on nutrient digestibility, fecal metabolites, microbiota, and immune and inflammatory biomarkers in adult dogs," is available here.
