Research Notes: Page 27

Fatty acid, vitamin supplements may help dog behavior

Scientists observed reductions in reported fearfulness, destructiveness and inappropriate elimination in a group of dogs after daily doses of supplements.

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Probiotics may help gut-brain axis to boost pet wellness

Scientists observed that probiotics seemed to have an anxiety-reducing influence on dogs.

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Cats and dogs respond differently to similar raw pet food

Pet food formulators should remember that cats are not small dogs, said David Thomas of Massey University, during his presentation at Petfood Forum 2018.

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BARF, commercial dog diets foster different gut bacteria

The scientists found significantly larger populations of Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens in the BARF group.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Dogs equally drawn to insects’ aroma as to kibble’s smell

Scientists found evidence that the smells of various species of insects drew dogs’ attention just as much as factory-made dog food.

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Sorghum germ provides protein and fat in pet food

Scientists found that sorghum germ in particular had higher quantities of fat and protein than other fractions of sorghum or whole grains.

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Pet food careers for veterinary students at UC Davis

Educational institutions around the world offer classes and degree programs designed to prepare the next generation of pet food professionals or boost the knowledge of mid-career pros.

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Roosters help study of pet food protein digestibility

A surgical procedure turns roosters into an effective, efficient model for dogs’ and cats’ digestive systems.

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Processed, raw chicken pet food proteins differ from meal

All of these pet food ingredients were freeze-dried prior to digestibility testing.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Black soldier fly larvae in pet food also helps people

Black soldier fly larvae farms may create opportunities for both small and large entrepreneurs and workers.

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Pet food bioscience education at University of Guelph

The University of Guelph offers cross-discipline pet food educational opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.

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Dogs likely evolved to eat cooked meat and carbohydrates

During their evolution, dogs took advantage of a rich new food source, human garbage, including cooked meat and plant matter, said one scientist.

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