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. 4d ago

    Dr. Ben Sykes: Gastric Ulcers as a Welfare Window | Ep. 173

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Equine, Dr. Ben Sykes, an equine veterinarian, explains why gastric ulcers should be viewed as a window into each horse's welfare. He distinguishes squamous from glandular gastric disease, discusses forage intake, stress, behavior, rest, and resilience, and explores how monitoring may help owners recognize hidden problems. Discover why treatment is only a circuit breaker and how individualized management can support healthier, happier horses. Listen now on all major platforms! “Gastric ulcers are a welfare window. When we see ulcers, we should view that as an opportunity to ask why this horse’s environment is not working optimally for this horse.” Meet the guest: Dr. Ben Sykes is an equine veterinarian with nearly 30 years of clinical experience and an American Board-certified specialist in internal medicine. He has worked worldwide with leisure and performance horses and is the lead author of the 2015 EGUS Consensus Statement and its planned update. Currently a private consultant and global educator, Dr. Sykes regularly speaks at international events. Hear more from Dr. Ben Sykes on The Pet Food Science Podcast, available on all major platforms. 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(01:46) Introduction(03:31) Squamous vs. glandular disease(13:18) Squamous disease management(24:46) Glandular disease and resilience(30:44) A decade of changing understanding(36:56) The future of equine welfare(42:52) Closing thoughts The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Trouw Nutrition - DietForge - Biorigin - Rangen Group - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Elevate - The Owner's Box - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show YouTube: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Facebook: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show TikTok: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    Dr. Ben Sykes: Gastric Ulcers as a Welfare Window | Ep. 173

  2. Sep 24

    Dr. Emma Wall & Dr. Trevor Faber: Phytotechnology for Companion Animal Nutrition and Health | Ep. 172

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Emma Wall, Director of Discovery at Nutreco Exploration, and Dr. Trevor Faber, Director of Companion Animal Nutrition and Technical Services at Trouw Nutrition, discuss phytotechnology discovery for companion animal nutrition and health. They explain the use of use plants in animal nutrition, scientific screening, safety, resilience, and the relationship between plants and conventional health strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! “Plants cannot replace antibiotics, but they can support resilience and reduce the need for medication by helping animals respond more effectively to health challenges.” - Dr. Emma Wall Meet the guests: Dr. Emma Wall is Director of Discovery at Nutreco Exploration, where she leads the development of plant- and bacteria-derived solutions for animal nutrition. She holds a Ph.D. in animal physiology and has 15 years of experience in feed additives across R&D, technical marketing, and customer solutions, with expertise in medicinal plants, animal physiology, performance, and resilience. Dr. Trevor Faber is Director of Companion Animal Nutrition and Technical Services at Trouw Nutrition, where he leads nutrition and formulation for companion animals. He oversees premix formulation, provides technical support to pet food customers, and helps translate emerging technologies into pet food applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Mike Hooper: Pet Food Market Evolution | Ep. 145 Ashwath Bendre & Vincent Krudde: Cultivated Protein in Pet Nutrition | Ep. 155 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(01:18) Introduction(02:22) Defining phytotechnology(04:37) Evaluating plant-based solutions(14:32) Ingredient safety(17:48) Sustainability insights(22:35) Plants and antibiotic use(31:28) Closing thoughts The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - Biorigin - Rangen Group - DietForge - Zentrix Insights - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Elevate - The Owner's Box 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show YouTube: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Facebook: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show TikTok: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    Dr. Emma Wall & Dr. Trevor Faber: Phytotechnology for Companion Animal Nutrition and Health | Ep. 172

  3. Sep 17

    Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan: Pet Food Market Trends | Ep. 171

    In this special rerun episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan from Kansas State University explains how economics, consumer behavior, and supply chain dynamics shape modern pet food trends. He shares new insights from large-scale research on buyer preferences, pricing responses, and the gap between what consumers say they want and what they actually purchase. Learn how these findings can guide better product design and marketing decisions. Listen now on all major platforms! "Understanding why consumers select specific products is more valuable than only tracking what is being purchased at a given moment." Meet the guest: Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan is a Professor and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar in Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. His work focuses on agribusiness management, agri-food marketing, supply chain resilience, and the economic forces shaping pet food purchasing behavior. He leads research exploring consumer preferences, pricing responses, and industry needs within the pet food sector. Listen to this conversation with Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 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(01:42) Introduction(09:29) Supply chain changes(11:12) Consumer review patterns(14:59) Price response insight(18:33) Attribute competition(25:37) Wish list versus cart(37:27) Final questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - Biorigin - Rangen Group - DietForge - Elevate - The Owner's Box - Zentrix Insights - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show YouTube: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Facebook: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show TikTok: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan: Pet Food Market Trends | Ep. 171

  4. Sep 10

    Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos: Preventing Oxidation In Pet Food | Ep. 170

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos, Associate Professor at the State University of Maringá, discusses oxidative stability and shelf life in pet food. He discusses oxidation risks, ingredient quality, storage conditions, packaging, antioxidants, nutrient preservation, and practical recommendations for pet owners and manufacturers. Dr. Vasconcellos also explores how oxidation can affect palatability, nutritional value, and long-term health. Listen now on all major platforms! "Preventing oxidation remains more important than focusing exclusively on replacing synthetic antioxidants with natural alternatives." Meet the guest: Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos is an Associate Professor at the State University of Maringá, Brazil. He earned his veterinary medicine degree from the Federal University of Viçosa and completed his M.S., Ph.D., and postdoctoral training at São Paulo State University. His research focuses on pet nutrition, oxidative stability, ingredient quality, and animal physiology. Learn more from Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 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(01:18) Introduction(02:44) Oxidation drivers(10:16) Home storage(14:49) Nutrient preservation(24:29) Antioxidant strategies(28:45) Ingredient quality(31:38) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Trouw Nutrition - Biorigin - Rangen Group - DietForge - ZentrixOS - Elevate - The Owner's Box - Zentrix Insights - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show YouTube: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Facebook: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show TikTok: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos: Preventing Oxidation In Pet Food | Ep. 170

  5. Sep 3

    Nacho Navarro-Regne: Rethinking Canine Longevity | Ep. 169

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Nacho Navarro-Regne, veterinarian and founder of Go-To Bites, discusses canine longevity, healthspan, and the daily decisions that influence how dogs age. He explains why longevity should start before the senior stage, how nutrition fits into a broader preventive system, and why body condition, microbiome health, dental care, emotional well-being, and biomarkers may reshape the future of canine longevity research. Listen now on all major platforms! "It's not about reacting when a dog is a senior, but about looking at every single stage of a dog's life to support longevity." Meet the guest: Dr. Nacho Navarro-Regne is a veterinarian with more than 20 years of international experience in animal health, animal nutrition, pet food, and business development across Europe and Asia Pacific. As founder of Go-To Bites, his work focuses on functional nutrition, canine longevity, preventive health, and innovation in companion animal nutrition. Listen to The Pet Food Science Podcast Show with Dr. Nacho Navarro Regne on all major platforms. 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(01:36) Introduction(05:26) Longevity beyond nutrition(18:36) Protein quality(22:11) Gut microbiome(27:48) Dental care and longevity(38:56) Future biomarkers(41:47) Closing thoughts The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - DietForge - Biorigin - Rangen Group - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Elevate - The Owner's Box - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show YouTube: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Facebook: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show TikTok: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    Nacho Navarro-Regne: Rethinking Canine Longevity | Ep. 169

  6. Aug 27

    Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman: Canine Nutrition Beyond Diet Labels | Ep. 168

    In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show marking International Dog Day, Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman from the University of Helsinki examines how dietary patterns relate to canine gut health and chronic disease. She discusses raw and dry food research, epidemiological associations, diet interventions, microbiota, metabolomics, and nutrient composition while emphasizing the need to identify underlying mechanisms. Listen now on all major platforms! “Dietary variety can help address nutritional limitations because repetitive feeding patterns may leave important nutritional components insufficiently represented across a dog's regular diet.” Meet the guest: Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman is a docent, senior researcher, and principal investigator at the University of Helsinki, where she leads the DogRisk research group. Her research examines relationships between canine nutrition, environmental factors, gut health, and chronic diseases through epidemiological and clinical studies. Hear Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman share her research on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 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(01:01) Introduction(12:52) Chronic disease(16:35) Diet comparisons(18:48) Study design(21:18) Gut microbiota(23:48) Metabolic responses(29:14) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Trouw Nutrition - Biorigin - DietForge - Rangen Group - The Owner's Box - Elevate - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show YouTube: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Facebook: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show TikTok: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman: Canine Nutrition Beyond Diet Labels | Ep. 168

  7. Aug 20

    Ivan Franco: AI for Pet Food Strategy | Ep. 167

    In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Ivan Franco, Founder and Managing Director of Triplethree International, explains how artificial intelligence is reshaping pet food market intelligence and business decisions. He discusses data quality, consumer segmentation, market forecasting, human judgment, and the growing importance of AI-supported decision systems for identifying opportunities across Latin America. Listen now on all major platforms! “Market forecasting becomes stronger when artificial intelligence combines investment activity, product registrations, online searches, and consumer interest into meaningful market signals.” Meet the guest: Ivan Franco is Founder and Managing Director of Triplethree International, specializing in Latin American pet food market intelligence. Over two decades, he has led competitive analysis and growth strategy projects for manufacturers, suppliers, and investors. His current work examines how artificial intelligence and decision systems improve market understanding and resource allocation. Hear more from Ivan Franco on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 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(01:38) Introduction(04:31) AI decisions(09:06) Market forecasting(13:06) Consumer segmentation(15:08) Data quality(17:32) Human judgment(20:12) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - Rangen Group - Biorigin - DietForge - The Owner's Box - Elevate - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show YouTube: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Facebook: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show TikTok: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    Ivan Franco: AI for Pet Food Strategy | Ep. 167

  8. Aug 13

    Sanjana Anan: Net Energy in Cat Diets | Ep. 166

    In this special World Cat Day episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, we bring in Sanjana Anan, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Guelph, who explains how net energy could improve energy evaluation in feline nutrition. Topics include indirect calorimetry, limitations of metabolizable energy equations, diet formulation, sustainability, and the research required to develop reliable predictive models for cats. Listen now on all major platforms! “Net energy represents dietary energy actually available for feline metabolism after digestive, urinary, and feeding-related heat losses have been properly accounted for.” Meet the guest: Sanjana Anan is a postdoctoral researcher in Companion Animal Nutrition at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on feline energy metabolism, indirect calorimetry, net energy estimation, and nutritional modeling. Her work examines how protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and other dietary factors influence energy utilization in cats. Hear Sanjana Anan discuss feline nutrition research on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 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(01:23) Introduction(03:27) Net energy basics(06:36) Indirect calorimetry(08:16) Energy equation limits(11:27) Formulation benefits(13:05) Predictive models(19:34) Final Questions The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Trouw Nutrition * Kemin - Rangen Group - Biorigin - DietForge - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - WiseVAs - The Owner's Box - Elevate 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Instagram: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show YouTube: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Facebook: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show TikTok: The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

    Sanjana Anan: Net Energy in Cat Diets | Ep. 166
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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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