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Research Notes
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.
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.
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.
Research Notes
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.
Research Notes
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.
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.
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.
Pet Food News
BioVivo Science opens US botanical extraction facility
The Jeffersonville, Indiana facility will serve dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and pet nutrition industries.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Good fatty acids boosted by BSFL insect protein in dog food
Nevermind humans, dogs didn’t need to be convinced of insect-based pet foods’ value. In preference testing, dogs showed no significant difference in consumption between traditional and insect-based diets.
Adventures in Pet Food
When pet food purchases don’t match what owners say they want
Data from an ongoing survey of U.S. dog owners reveals a gap between what they rate as the most important dog food attributes and what they actually buy.
Pet Food Additives/Supplements
10 Takeaways: Turmeric as a functional pet food ingredient
As the industry continues to cater to aging pets and consumer interest in natural ingredients, turmeric remains a promising yet under-researched functional ingredient.
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