Webinar: Healthy Gut, Happy Pet: The Power of Prebiotics in Pet Wellness

Gut health is at the core of pet nutrition, directly influencing digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and overall well-being. When gastrointestinal health is compromised, pets face increased risks of digestive issues and disease. Join us for an exclusive webinar where Dr. Richard Murphy, research director at the Alltech European Bioscience Centre, and Kami Grandeen, technical manager for Alltech’s North American companion animal business, will unveil the latest research and innovations from Alltech on prebiotics and their role in supporting a resilient gut microbiome. Gain science-backed insights to enhance pet food formulations and improve gut health outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of emerging trends in pet gut health and functional nutrition.

This webinar will broadcast at 10:00 AM CDT (Chicago) / 3:00 PM GMT (London) / 11:00 PM CST (Beijing).

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

1. The gut microbiome is essential for pet health but can be easily disrupted by diet and environmental factors.
2. Prebiotics selectively nourish beneficial gut microbes, optimizing digestion and immune function.
3. Targeted nutritional strategies improve pathogen control, microbiome diversity, and bowel health.
4. Discover how functional ingredients can elevate your pet food formulations for superior gut health support.

This webinar is sponsored by Alltech and presented by Petfood Industry.

Speaker Information:

Dr. Richard Murphy, research director at the Alltech European Bioscience Centre

Dr. Richard Murphy is the research director at the Alltech European Bioscience Centre in Dunboyne, Ireland. He received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry in addition to his doctorate from University College Galway, Ireland. Murphy maintains strong links with numerous universities and research institutions and has been appointed as an adjunct professor on the faculty of science and health studies at Dublin City University and also at the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science at University College Dublin. His current research activities are diverse and include areas such as the microbiome, pathogen control, antimicrobial resistance, trace element chelation, and organoselenium differentiation.

Kami Grandeen, technical manager for Alltech’s North American companion animal business

Kami Grandeen is the technical manager for Alltech’s North American companion animal business. She attended the University of Idaho, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science and her master’s degree in ruminant nutrition. Kami joined Alltech as a territory sales manager in 2005 and gained experience working with livestock and equine customers, as well as feed mills and retail stores. Alltech provides support at every level of the pet food industry, from formulation to research on innovative solutions to educating pet parents on how Alltech solutions help their pets. Kami credits her desire to improve the lives of all companion animals to her German Shepherd, Lizzie, who is always a willing taste-tester for any food or treat containing Alltech's nutritional solutions.