The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the pet food industry?  Then learn high-impact strategies through a modern podcast, where we host conversations with the brightest pet food scientists and veterinary nutritionists in the globe. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends, and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

  1. Mike Hooper: Pet Food Market Evolution | Ep. 145

    1D AGO

    Mike Hooper: Pet Food Market Evolution | Ep. 145

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Mike Hooper, Vice President of Business Development Companion Animal LATAM at Trouw Nutrition, shares insights from more than four decades in animal and pet nutrition. He explains how pet food fundamentals evolved, why Latin America is a unique and fast-growing market, and how culture, sustainability, and supply chain realities shape pet food strategies. Learn practical industry perspectives that matter to pet nutrition professionals. Listen now on all major platforms! “Marketing plays a critical role in expanding reach and education, while science provides the foundation that ensures credibility, consistency, and long-term confidence in pet food nutrition.” Meet the guest: Mike Hooper is Vice President of Business Development Companion Animal LATAM at Trouw Nutrition, with more than 40 years of experience in global animal and pet nutrition. His background spans commercial leadership, marketing strategy, and regional market development, with a recent focus on Latin American pet food growth. Mike brings practical insights on nutrition trends, sustainability, and market evolution.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/ What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:03) Introduction(03:51) Pet nutrition shift(06:46) Life stage focus(08:39) Cultural differences(13:23) Market growth drivers(18:25) Sustainability focus(34:25) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - Rangen Group - Biorigin - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    36 min
  2. Dr. Marie-Céline Hottat: Equine Nutrition & Gastric Ulcers | Ep. 144

    MAR 12

    Dr. Marie-Céline Hottat: Equine Nutrition & Gastric Ulcers | Ep. 144

    In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Equine, celebrating International Women's Month, Dr. Marie-Céline Hottat, Teaching Assistant and Research Associate at Ghent University, explains how gastric ulcers develop in horses and how nutrition and management influence risk and recovery. She clarifies differences between squamous and glandular ulcers, key dietary risk factors, and practical feeding strategies for prevention and support. Learn clear, science-based guidance to improve equine gastric health. Listen now on all major platforms! “The equine stomach has a squamous and a glandular part, and ulcers can occur in both locations, but nutritional management differs depending on where lesions develop.” Meet the guest: Dr. Marie-Céline Hottat is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition and a Teaching Assistant and Research Associate in Animal Nutrition at Ghent University. Her work focuses on equine and companion animal nutrition, with strong expertise in gastric health, obesity, and diet formulation.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/ What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:15) Introduction(05:15) Ulcer causes(10:32) Feeding risks(16:29) Stress effects(22:09) Diet management(38:26) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Trouw Nutrition - DietForge - Rangen Group - Biorigin 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    40 min
  3. Dr. Leticia Pacheco: Single Cell Protein in Pet Food | Ep. 143

    MAR 5

    Dr. Leticia Pacheco: Single Cell Protein in Pet Food | Ep. 143

    In this episode, Dr. Leticia Pacheco, Technical and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at @Zilor - Biorigin, explains how yeast-based single-cell proteins are reshaping pet food nutrition. She discusses nutritional quality, digestibility, safety considerations, functional benefits, and environmental advantages compared to traditional animal proteins. Dr. Pacheco highlights sustainability, formulation challenges, and future adoption in pet food systems. Learn practical insights for science-driven pet nutrition strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! “Yeast protein provides a complete amino acid profile, including essential amino acids that are typically limiting in plant-derived protein ingredients.” Meet the guest: Dr. Leticia Pacheco graduated in Animal Science from UNESP Jaboticabal and earned her master’s and doctorate in Monogastric Nutrition. Her work focuses on poultry, canine, and feline nutrition, protein metabolism, and yeast-based ingredients for functional pet food applications. She is a Technical and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Biorigin and a postdoctoral researcher under Professor Aulus Carciofi.  Connect on Social Media here! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/ What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:16) Introduction(05:28) Single-cell protein(10:53) Yeast nutrition value(13:08) Digestibility benefits(15:29) Safety considerations(19:39) Sustainability impact(22:35) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Biorigin * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - DietForge - Rangen Group 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    28 min
  4. Dr. Erin Perry: Working Dogs Diet | Ep. 142

    FEB 26

    Dr. Erin Perry: Working Dogs Diet | Ep. 142

    In this special re-run episode The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Erin Perry from Southern Illinois University who explores the nutritional challenges and stress-related health concerns faced by working dogs. She explains how fiber therapy, microbiome development, and proper puppy screening can improve canine GI health and performance. Learn practical, science-backed strategies to optimize working dog nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms! "Beyond calories and protein, environmental stressors like heat, cold, and travel demand serious attention to gastrointestinal health in working dogs." Meet the guest: Dr. Erin Perry is a Professor at Southern Illinois University with extensive experience in animal nutrition and working canine health. Her research focuses on stress, gastrointestinal function, and performance challenges faced by operational dogs. With decades of field experience as a FEMA canine handler, her work bridges research and real world application.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/ What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:15) Introduction(05:16) Canine stress response(07:41) Heat injury risks(15:46) Puppy development phase(22:00) Stress and digestion(25:34) Fiber as prevention(33:18) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - DietForge - Biorigin - Rangen Group 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    37 min
  5. Dr. Emily Luisana: Homemade Diet Risks | Ep. 141

    FEB 19

    Dr. Emily Luisana: Homemade Diet Risks | Ep. 141

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Emily Luisana, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and co-founder of Peak Veterinary Specialists, explains the realities behind homemade diets for pets. She discusses why precision matters, the biggest nutritional risks, and how healthy and ill pets require very different approaches. Dr. Luisana also covers owner motivations, micronutrient challenges, and long-term sustainability. Learn how clinical nutrition decisions are made in real practice. Listen now on all major platforms! “In homemade pet diets, precision matters because even small nutritional errors repeated daily can accumulate and create significant health issues over time.” Meet the guest: Dr. Emily Luisana is a board-certified veterinary nutritionist with advanced training from North Carolina State University and extensive experience in small animal clinical nutrition. She has worked in general practice, specialty hospitals, and industry consulting, and is now co-founder of Peak Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Luisana focuses on evidence-based pet nutrition for healthy and medically complex animals.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/ What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:10) Introduction(06:17) Nutrition changes(08:06) Owner motivations(10:36) Homemade challenges(13:29) Raw versus cooked(14:53) Diet rotation(23:24) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Trouw Nutrition - Rangen Group - DietForge - Biorigin 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    27 min
  6. Dr. Aulus Carciofi: Pets’ Weight Loss & Nutrition | Ep. 140

    FEB 12

    Dr. Aulus Carciofi: Pets’ Weight Loss & Nutrition | Ep. 140

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Aulus Carciofi, full professor at São Paulo State University in Brazil, discusses how obesity alters energy metabolism in dogs and cats and why traditional diet formulation approaches fall short during weight loss. He explains why nutrient requirements must be calculated in grams per body weight rather than dry matter percentages. Dr. Carciofi also highlights the role of amino acids, lean mass preservation, and metabolic adaptation during energy restriction. Learn practical, science-based insights for improving weight loss diet formulation in pets. Listen now on all major platforms! “Formulating diets based on dry matter percentages can create the false impression of adequacy, while actual nutrient intake remains insufficient during energy restriction.” Meet the guest: Dr. Aulus Carciofi is a full professor at São Paulo State University in Brazil, where he leads clinical nutrition research focused on pet food formulation, metabolism, and nutrition-related diseases in dogs and cats. His work emphasizes ingredient evaluation, digestibility, amino acid balance, and clinical testing of diets during weight loss.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Dr. Thaila Putarov: Yeast in Pet Nutrition | Ep. 74 John Owen: Humanization in Pet Food Trends | Ep. 92 Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos: Cats' Food Preferences | Ep. 98 Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/ What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:14) Introduction(04:37) Formulation limits(06:48) Amino acid gaps(08:35) Weight loss rates(11:39) Lean mass(15:32) Energy expenditure(23:47) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Biorigin * Kemin * Trouw Nutrition - Rangen Group - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    38 min
  7. Dr. Marcos Rostagno: Salmonella & One Health in Pet Food | Ep. 139

    FEB 5

    Dr. Marcos Rostagno: Salmonella & One Health in Pet Food | Ep. 139

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Marcos Rostagno from Nutreco Selko USA discusses why Salmonella remains a critical risk across the pet food supply chain. He explains how ingredient sourcing, processing, storage, and consumer handling all influence food safety outcomes for pets and humans. Dr. Rostagno highlights One Health connections, emerging consumer trends, and the limitations of testing and detection. Learn practical insights shared for managing risk without assuming a zero-tolerance approach. Listen now on all major podcast platforms! “One Health becomes especially relevant when humans and companion animals share living spaces, creating ongoing opportunities for microorganism exchange through food, surfaces, and daily interaction.” Meet the guest: Dr. Marcos Rostagno is a veterinarian with an MSc and PhD in preventive veterinary medicine and serves as Director of Technical Services and Innovation at Nutreco Selko USA. With extensive experience across academia, government, and industry, his work focuses on feed additives, gastrointestinal health, food safety, and risk management.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/ What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:11) Introduction(04:20) Salmonella importance(06:41) Pet susceptibility(11:44) Ingredient risks(17:12) Processing controls(21:23) Supply chain risk(26:39) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - Biorigin - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    37 min
  8. Dr. Peter Huntington: Horse Nutrition & Omega Fats Balance | Ep. 138

    JAN 29

    Dr. Peter Huntington: Horse Nutrition & Omega Fats Balance | Ep. 138

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Peter Huntington, Director of Nutrition at Kentucky Equine Research, explains the role of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in equine nutrition. He clarifies differences between short-chain and long-chain fatty acids, discusses inflammation, metabolism, and common misconceptions around oils. Dr. Huntington also explores practical feeding strategies, research gaps, and where current evidence is strongest. Learn science-based insights to improve equine feeding decisions. Listen now on all major platforms! “Not all omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory, and some play essential roles in tissue repair and healing.” Meet the guest: Dr. Peter Huntington earned his veterinary degree from the University of Melbourne and has spent decades advancing equine nutrition science. As Director of Nutrition at Kentucky Equine Research, his work focuses on fatty acids, inflammation, metabolism, and evidence-based feeding strategies for horses. His experience spans research, consulting, and education within the equine industry.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Pet Food Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in pet nutrition: https://petfoodinnercircle.com/ What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:53) Introduction(05:43) Omega fatty acids(07:38) Enzyme competition(11:30) Long chain importance(14:08) Health applications(18:34) Reproduction focus(39:18) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Trouw Nutrition - Biorigin - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    49 min
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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the pet food industry?  Then learn high-impact strategies through a modern podcast, where we host conversations with the brightest pet food scientists and veterinary nutritionists in the globe. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends, and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

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