The Pet Industry Podcast BSM Partners

This episode of the Pet Industry Podcast features Dr. Megan Sprinkle discussing the significance and science behind postbiotics in pet nutrition with guests from Cargill, Dr. Mark Franklin and Laurence Mills.
Dr. Franklin, with over 25 years of experience in animal nutrition, and Mills, the business development manager for Cargill in Europe, delve into the opportunities and benefits of using postbiotics in pet food. They address the lack of strong research on pet food ingredients and emphasize the importance of scientific validation in promoting pet health. The discussion includes insights into Cargill's background in fermentation, the definition and benefits of postbiotics compared to prebiotics and probiotics, and the challenges and opportunities in developing and marketing postbiotic pet products.
The conversation also touches on the consumer and brand advantages of postbiotics, including consistent health benefits across a brand's product lines and the ability to trademark licenses for marketing purposes. The episode concludes with thoughts on innovation in the pet industry and sustainability in pet nutrition.

In this episode of the Pet Industry Podcast, your host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle, and the BSM Partners' research team explore the debate over grain-free dog food and potential links to dilated cardiomyopathy or DCM in dogs. They delve into the research done by BSM Partners and co-author, board-certified veterinary cardiologist, Dr. Stacey Leach regarding where in the body to measure two important heart nutrients: taurine and carnitine. Different places in the body where these nutrients can be measured include blood plasma, whole blood, and skeletal and heart muscle.
The researchers find that there is no correlation between concentrations of taurine or carnitine in blood compared to what's happening in the heart. Therefore, measuring blood levels of carnitine and taurine is not an adequate indication of heart health.
In this episode, you will also discover what is common in this heart condition in people as you hear from a human cardiologist.
The BSM Research team includes:
Stephanie Clark, PhD, CVT, PAS, CFS, Dpl. ACAS, VTS (Nutrition)Sydney McCauley, PhD, PAS, Dpl. ACASBrad Quest, DVMRenee Streeter, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Resources:
Learn more about BSM Partners on our website. Learn more about the BSM Partners research. Episode on research on digestibility of grain-inclusive and grain-free diets. Episode to learn more about Dr. Leach's role in the research. Learn more about our guest cardiologist, Dr. Niteesh Chitturu.
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction to the Pet Industry Podcast
00:12 The Controversy Surrounding Grain-Free Dog Food
00:35 The Importance of Scientific Studies in Pet Nutrition
01:00 Exploring the Link Between Diet and Heart Disease in Dogs
01:36 The Role of Blood and Plasma in Veterinary Diagnostics
01:49 Introducing the BSM Research Team and Their Study
01:53 The Limitations of Blood Tests in Diagnosing Heart Conditions
02:51 The Role of Diet in Human Cardiology
04:13 The Impact of Obesity on Heart Health
04:48 The Genetic Link to Dilated Cardiomyopathy
06:11 The Role of Nutrition in Heart Health
08:37 The Challenges of Measuring Nutrient Levels in the Body
09:05 The BSM Research Team's Approach to Studying Diet and Heart Disease
09:10 The Importance of Taurine and Carnitine in Canine Nutrition
11:17 The Challenges of Conducting Research in Veterinary Medicine
24:50 The Importance of Proper Sample Size in Research
27:34 Understanding Correlation in Research Studies
28:01 Understanding Correlation Plots
28:01 Pearson's Correlation Coefficient Explained
28:01 Correlation vs Causation: A Fun Example
28:37 Comparing Whole Blood and...

Pet Industry Podcast: The Rise of Chickens as Pets | Featuring Sean Warner of Grubbly Farms
Step aside puppies; we have poultry as pets! In this episode of the Pet Industry Podcast, hosts Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope welcome Sean Warner, co-founder, and CEO of Grubbly Farms, a company focusing on creating premium products for poultry. Sean shares insights on the increasing popularity of chickens as pets, discusses the challenges and opportunities within the poultry pet industry, and explains how Grubbly Farms sources its insect protein and formulates its chicken feed.
They also cover the topic of balancing sustainability concerns with providing nutrition and health benefits for pet birds. If you're interested in the pet industry, sustainable farming or backyard poultry, then this episode is a must-watch.
For more information on pet chickens and how it's impacting the pet industry read our website article.
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction to the Pet Industry Podcast
00:15 The Rise of Poultry in the Pet Industry
00:39 Interview with Sean Warner, CEO of Grubbly Farms
01:21 Sean's Journey into the Poultry Industry
03:09 The Role of Insects in Poultry Nutrition
04:34 The Sustainability Aspect of Insect Protein
08:53 Understanding the Challenges of Backyard Poultry
09:02 The Legalities and Practicalities of Keeping Chickens
13:14 The Importance of Proper Nutrition for Poultry
14:09 The Future of Poultry Nutrition
40:27 The Impact of Poultry Ownership on Other Pet Choices
47:47 Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro
About BSM Partners: 
BSM Partners is a multidisciplinary team of PhDs, board-certified veterinarians and nutritionists offering 400+ years of cumulative technical experience, supporting the development of thousands of products per year. From R&D to replenishment, we have you covered. 
BSM Partners offers a wide range of services including research, product innovation, FSQAR, nutrition services, veterinary services, transformation, operations support, and engineering. 
Learn more at https://bsmpartners.net/ 
BSM Partners on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bsm-partners/
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In a world full of information, it can be hard to navigate what is true and helpful in taking care of our pets. We at BSM Partners want to help demystify some of this with The Pet Industry Podcast and bring you people we think are also on that mission.
Today, co-hosts, Dr. Mary Cope, PhD & Dr. Megan Sprinkle, DVM talk with a pet industry game-changer who is passionate about pets and is making the pet industry better for pet families. In this conversation that was recorded at the 2023 SUPERZOO, you will learn about many aspects of the pet industry including some of the biggest challenges.
About the Guest:
Jamie Damato Migdal is the CEO and founder of FetchFind, which is a platform and service that is revolutionizing pet care education. Jamie has been innovating within the pet industry for over 25 years. A sought-after consultant and public speaker, Jamie has built four national pet service companies and has wide-ranging industry expertise in education, technology, business development, sales, marketing, and management. Her fourth and current company, FetchFind, provides staff training and engagement, as well as digital marketing and other business solutions, to pet care services and pet-friendly companies around the globe. Jamie has been a pet radio host and in 2018/2019 was on an expert board for Pet Smart to help uplevel their grooming and training services.
Show Notes:
(01:47)  How a passion for animals created several successful and inspiring business opportunities
(13:15)  Exploring the human-animal bond
(15:59)  How the human-animal bond became the basis of a business
(20:25)  Striking the balance between passion for animals and business decisions
(23:15)  Why the pet industry retains top talent
(24:24)  The magic that happens when you bring passionate people together
(27:02)  How business relationships start to fracture
(30:08)  The biggest challenges for the pet industry
(32:11)  The intersection of technology, education, and the pet industry
(34:28)  What the ideal pet industry looks like
(35:59)  How to create the ideal pet industry
(39:00)  How pet parents can benefit from a unified educational system
(41:59)  Jaime reveals her pet family
(45:00)  Who is Jaime’s role model and why?
About BSM Partners: 
BSM Partners is a multidisciplinary team of PhDs, board-certified veterinarians and nutritionists offering 400+ years of cumulative technical experience, supporting the development of thousands of products per year. From R&D to replenishment, we have you covered. 
BSM Partners offers a wide range of services including research, product innovation, FSQAR, nutrition services, veterinary services, transformation, operations support, and engineering. 
Learn more at https://bsmpartners.net/ 
BSM Partners on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bsm-partners/

In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope from BSM sit down with Adam Geiger and Allison Millican from Zinpro to discuss what colostrum is, how colostrum can benefit our pets, and how pet parents should use colostrum in their pet's daily diets!
To learn more about colostrum, check out this article: https://bsmpartners.net/resources/bovine-colostrum-utilization-in-pets
About Zinpro:
With over 50 years of experience, Zinpro provides a full range of products, services, and expertise to ensure every animal gets everything they need to maximize well-being and productivity. They do this by developing a comprehensive group of tools, programs, and solutions that help improve animal health and maximize productivity.
Show Notes:
(01:39)  Who are today’s guests?
(04:35)  What is Colostrum?  Why give it to our pets?
(07:51)  How does Colostrum from a cow benefit a dog?
(10:15)  Is Colostrum only for young pets?
(14:45)  Does Colostrum keep our pet's guts happy and healthy?
(19:05)  How is Colostrum different than supermarket milk?
(21:36)  How do pet owners know the quality of Colostrum?
(24:09)  How is Colostrum labeled on products?
(26:40)  What are the misconceptions about Colostrum?
(33:59)  Key takeaways about Colostrum for pet owners.
(37:05)  Could Colostrum be incorporated into a balanced pet diet?
(39:32)  Is Colostrum available as a supplement?
(43:31)  Summary on today’s topic.
About BSM Partners: 
BSM Partners is a multidisciplinary team of PhDs, board-certified veterinarians and nutritionists offering 400+ years of cumulative technical experience, supporting the development of thousands of products per year. From R&D to replenishment, we have you covered. 
BSM Partners offers a wide range of services including research, product innovation, FSQAR, nutrition services, veterinary services, transformation, operations support, and engineering. 
Learn more at https://bsmpartners.net/ 
BSM Partners on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bsm-partners/

Over the past few years, there have been many conversations stirred around diet-associated DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs. Some wondered if grain-free diets have been the cause. In the longest and most detailed research study, BSM Partners researchers have some interesting findings that are discussed for the first time publicly.
In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle and Dr. Mary Cope speak with research team members, including Dr. Renee Streeter, Dr. Brad Quest, Dr. Stephanie Clark, and Dr. Sydney Mccauley. The panel discusses the results of their research study with board-certified veterinary cardiologist, Dr. Stacey Leach.
Join us and dive further into your dog's bowl to uncover new information to help you make informed decisions for your pet!
BSM Partners 
BSM Partners is a multidisciplinary team of PhDs, board-certified veterinarians, and nutritionists offering 400+ years of cumulative technical experience, supporting the development of thousands of products per year. From R&D to replenishment, we have you covered. 
BSM Partners offers a wide range of services including research, product innovation, FSQAR, nutrition services, veterinary services, transformation, operations support, and engineering. 
Learn more at https://bsmpartners.net/ 
Read the full research paper at https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1271202
Show Notes:
(02:40)  Testing Different Diets and the Impact on the Heart
(06:20)  What Exactly Did the Team Test For?
(07:46)  The Logic Behind Testing Different Diets
(09:31)  Why the Research Team Created Their Own Diet to Test
(12:37)  Who Formulated the Diets to Test
(15:08)  The Impact Nutrients Have on the Intestinal Track
(18:01)  Do Specific Dog Breeds Have Higher Rates of DCM?
(23:51)  Were Some Dogs Excluded from the Study?
(25:50)  How Long Did the Study Last?
(27:31)  What Exactly is an Echocardiogram?
(30:17)  The Advantages of Veterinary Cardiologists
(35:24)  How the Team Ensures Impartiality in the Study
(37:45)  What the Research Team Did to Test the Dogs
(39:45)  The Impact of Covid on Testing
(43:32)  How the Team Ensured that Dogs Maintained Proper Weight
(46:47)  What are the Results of the Study?
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