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Effects of chronic undernourishment on fast muscles in developing rats

Estrogens may have an antioxidant protective role on the undernourished EDL muscles in female rats.

Impact of birth weight, early growth on neonatal mortality in puppies

Intrauterine nutrition can impact mortality during the first two days of life, and colostrum intake can impact mortality until 21 days of life.

Effects of the particle size of maize, rice and sorghum in extruded diets for dogs

For dogs fed different particle sizes of the cereal starches in the extruded diets, the digestibility and fecal characteristics were affected.

Effects of natural eggshell membrane on arthritis in rats

The results for NEM showed significant anti-arthritis activity.

Using heart rate to predict energy expenditure in dogs

The established regression equation enables fast estimation of energy requirement for running activity.

Pet Food Market

Nestle Purina to present National Dog Show once again

Nestle Purina will keep its sponsorship of the National Dog Show, which airs on NBC on Thanksgiving in the time frame between the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and the NFL broadcast. The National Dog Show, hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, is viewed by more than 20 million people, making the company’s multimillion-dollar commitment worthwhile.

Pet Food Market

Kansas State, Petfood Forum train future generation

US consumers spend US$23 billion on pet food each year. Kansas garners US$7 billion of the national total, and an integrated program and industry engagement approach at Kansas State University is aiming to bring much more of it to the state and region.

Pet Food Market

Kaleb’s Organics treats earn Non-GMO Project Verification

Kaleb’s Organics’ all-natural, organic, made-in-the-USA dog treats have earned the Non-GMO Project Verification. Obtaining this verification emphasizes the brands promise to create the highest quality treats for animal companions. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only independent verification for products made according to rigorous best practices for GMO (genetically modified organisms) avoidance.

Market Trends and Reports

#tbt: Paleo Diet enters pet food realm

In 2010, Hounds & Gatos, which calls itself “the original Paleolithic pet food company,” was formed.

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Cargill opens feed mill plant in Korea

Cargill marked a significant milestone in Korea with the official opening of its Agri Purina’s feed mill plant in Pyeongtaek, reaffirming its investment in the country and signaling its continued commitment to sustainable growth of Korea’s feed and livestock industry.

Pet Food Ingredients

Antioxidant trends in pet food

Antioxidants serve vital functions in pet food formulation. They can enhance health benefits in formulas in the forms of various vitamins, and they provide stability and extended shelf life to the finished pet food product.

The role of antioxidants in pet food continues to evolve, as natural trends and innovation take center stage. | Videka (Diana Pet Food)

Pet Food Market

Patent issued for Mulligan Stew formula

Cell Response Formulation has received a US patent for the formula used in its brand of dog food, Mulligan Stew.

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