Nutrition: Page 12

Pet Food Safety
Salmonella, antibiotic resistant bacteria found on imported dog treats in US
Researchers isolated three bacteria resistant to colistin, an antibiotic considered a last-resort treatment in human medicine, from pig ear treats imported from Brazil.
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Market Trends and Reports
Hydration trends in the pet food market
Pet owners are increasingly aware of their pets’ water intake and hydration needs, leading to an expanded market segment.
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Something to Chew on
Pet supplements: Owners seek variety for their pets’ health
Ongoing growth in the pet supplement market, including the types of products, is in response to owners’ desire for more ways to ensure their pets’ health and wellness.
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Pet Obesity
Wellness Pet studies: 80% of dogs lost weight on these recipes
Feeding studies found more than 80% of dogs lost weight in 10 weeks or less on the CORE recipes while maintaining lean mass, with no weight regain during the maintenance phase.
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Research Notes
Wheat beat oats and rye in dog food, contrary to human results
Although oats and rye are often associated with health benefits in people, those advantages were not evident in a study of healthy adult dogs.
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Pet Supplements & Treats Digest
Cat supplement market poised for growth as ownership trends shift
Shannon Landry of Packaged Facts Pet presented consumer insights at the NASC Annual Conference outlining why the cat market deserves more attention from supplement makers.
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Pet Supplements & Treats Digest
4 pet supplement consumer segments to watch
A new analysis from Nextin Research maps the pet supplement market into four behaviorally defined segments, offering brands a roadmap for targeting prospects and retaining current buyers.
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Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Innovafeed raises €51 million, restructures insect ingredient business
The French producer of Hermetia illucens ingredients will shift investment toward commercial growth in pet food and aquaculture.
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Safety & Quality
Animal health experts urge vigilance in monitoring for New World screwworm
Officials and representatives from animal health companies are urging livestock producers to be vigilant in monitoring their animals for signs of an infestation of New World screwworm (NWS).
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Market Trends and Reports
Report: Pet food antioxidants market projected at $508.7 million
The global market for pet food antioxidants is forecast to grow at a 6.2% compound annual rate through 2033, driven by rising pet ownership and demand for natural ingredients, according to Growth Market Reports.
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Pet Food Ingredients
The Fatory adds nitrogen filling for oil stability
The European private label pet nutrition manufacturer says the upgrade reduces headspace oxygen to slow oxidation in oil-based formulations.
Research Notes
Some insect-based dog foods may be imbalanced in minerals, fatty acids
Beyond the basics of fats and proteins, scientists noted nutritional weaknesses in some brands of insect-based dog foods.
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