Nutrition

Leaft Foods launches alfalfa protein concentrate for pet food

The ingredient maker partners with Meateor Pet Food Ingredients New Zealand for U.S. distribution of the leaf-based protein.

The company's new Alfalfa Protein Concentrate (APC) was developed specifically for pet food applications.

Pet Food Ingredients

10 takeaways: Spinach as superfood in dog and cat food formulations

Many pet food brands now highlight spinach in their formulations, and it may offer health benefits to dogs and cats.

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IFEEDER reports advances in pet food, feed sustainability research

The Institute for Feed Education and Research detailed progress on ingredient quantification studies, life cycle assessments and methane mitigation projects.

Pet Food Ingredients

AAFCO, K-State Olathe open ingredient review program

New scientific pathway evaluates animal food ingredient safety and definitions in 60 to 90 days.

Based off the FDA's GRAS Notice program, the SRIS program is designed to provide the animal food industry with an additional option for introducing new and innovative products to the market.

Study finds pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw commercial cat foods

Researchers detected disease-causing microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes across frozen, freeze-dried and refrigerated raw products purchased from major retailers.

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Raw Cat and Dog Food

HPAI risks in raw pet foods reviewed, threat greatest to cats

Scientists suggested that companies producing raw pet food may need to implement enhanced controls, including testing, improved sanitation and pathogen-reduction technologies, to mitigate risk and avoid liability.

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EPISODE 95: The evolution of pet nutrition with Robert Downey of Annamaet

Companion animal nutritionist Robert Downey discusses transformative changes in pet food formulation and industry practices over his 35-year career.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Study: Plant-based dog foods show lower environmental impact

University of Nottingham research comparing 31 commercial dry dog foods reveals substantial differences in land use, greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption across diet categories.

Researchers examined 31 dry dog foods and found plant-based options consistently required fewer resources and produced lower emissions than meat-based alternatives.

Synthesis of the lambs: yeast grow lamb protein for dog food

For pet food formulators, brewed lamb could become another protein in the palette, if formulation, cost, scale and regulatory hurdles can be addressed.

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Ideal dose of X-rays identified for preserving pet food

X-ray irradiation could offer a viable preservation technique for certain segments of the pet food industry, especially semi-moist formats.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Hydrolyzed chicken liver boosted palatability, digestibility of cat foods

Researchers assessed the effect of hydrolyzed proteins on nutrient utilization and gut health.

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Avian Influenza

Raw cat food HPAI infections may return as birds migrate

Beyond the danger to pets, HPAI infections in companion animals increase the potential for the virus to jump species and become a human health risk.

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