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‘Severe risk’ from resistant bacteria in raw pet food

University of Zurich scientists analyzed 51 varieties of raw pet food. They detected Salmonella in 3.9% of the samples.

(Mark Balyshev | Fotolia)

Pet food brands named by FDA in DCM alert see sales loss

The 16 pet food brands prominently named in FDA’s June 2019 DCM alert are seeing declining sales, said Nielsen’s Natasha Davis at the Petfood R&D Showcase.

Nielsen data show grain-free pet food sales slowing since FDA first started sending alerts about DCM. l Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Market Trends and Reports

Wolf Spring canine water formulas

Wolf Spring canine water formulas

Pet Food Product Database

Layn TruGro AOX natural antioxidant platform

Layn Natural Ingredients

Emerging breakthroughs in pet microbiome research

The human microbiome is an area of increasing interest and study, and that research has expanded into the companion animal sphere.

The human microbiome is an area of increasing interest and study, and that research has expanded into the companion animal sphere. (ChrisChrisW | iStockPhoto.com)

Pet Food Ingredients

Contraceptive pet food ingredient under research in Mexico

Homeless pets are a growing problem in Mexico. A contraceptive pet food ingredient may help address it and disrupt the Latin American pet food market.

Eric Haynes, Flickr.com

Scientific tip for seaweed palatability in dog food

While high levels of seaweed inclusion reduced dogs’ preference for the kibble, the researchers offered advice for maintaining palatability while using seaweed-based pet food ingredients.

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Pet Food Market

First human-grade pet treats land in the Mexican market

Mexico moves closer to pet food humanization with the introduction of the first dog treats with human-grade ingredients, says the company, Pet Markt.

Courtesy of Pet Markt Co.

Pet Food Market

Functional pet food ingredients evolve with market demands

As dog and cat food manufacturers seek to differentiate themselves further in the functional pet food market, ingredient suppliers search for new ways to provide answers.

Pet owners are paying more attention than ever to the health and wellbeing of their furry companions, and functional pet food ingredients are rising to the occasion. (annaav | AdobePhoto.com)

African swine fever threatens pet food protein supply

Sources for pet food protein could be affected by meat protein loss as African swine fever decimates China’s pig population and the global pork supply.

Ethoxyquin limits Peru, Chile fishmeal use in pet food

Although Peruvian and Chilean fishmeal producers have interest in entering the pet food market, use of a synthetic antioxidant may limit their access.

One of the Ballesta Islands off the coast of Peru. (Tim Wall)

Pet Food Press Releases

New GFLI entity to make data publicly available

Recognizing that animal feed is a critical component in measuring the total environmental footprint of animal nutrition products, an international consortium came together in 2016 to establish a “global gold standard” for calculating the life-cycle analysis (LCA) of feed ingredients.

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