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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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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.

    Dr. Alexandra Rankovic: Choline in Feline Nutrition | Ep. 53

    Dr. Alexandra Rankovic: Choline in Feline Nutrition | Ep. 53

    Hello there!
    Choline in feline nutrition is crucial for enhancing the health and well-being of cats through dietary improvements. In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Alexandra Rankovic, a Companion Animal and Equine Nutritionist, examines the vital role of choline in feline nutrition. Dr. Rankovic discusses the metabolic functions of choline, its sources, and the implications of supplementation for kittens and adult cats. Tune in to better understand choline's impact on feline well-being.

    "Our studies suggest that increasing choline intake in neutered male kittens can significantly benefit their long-term health."

    Meet the guest: Dr. Alexandra Rankovic is a Companion Animal and Equine Nutritionist with extensive experience in pet nutrition research at the University of Guelph. Her work focuses on improving the health and well-being of companion animals through better nutrition. Dr. Rankovic has collaborated with leading pet food and equine supplement companies, bringing innovative solutions to the industry.ย 

    What will you learn:
    (00:00) Highlight(01:30) Introduction(05:34) Understanding choline in pet nutrition(11:27) Natural and synthetic choline sources(13:56) Choline requirements for cats(18:19) Research on choline in growing kittens(26:31) Supplementation of choline for adult cats(34:46) Implications of choline overconsumption(37:09) Final questions

    The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

    * Kemin
    * Trouw Nutrition
    - ProAmpac
    - ADM
    - Biorigin
    - Innovafeed
    - Corbion
    - Alura
    - ICC

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    ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.

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    • 45 min
    Scott Hawks: Pet Food Safety | Ep. 52

    Scott Hawks: Pet Food Safety | Ep. 52

    Hello there!
    Ensuring rigorous food safety standards is crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of pets and upholding the integrity of the pet food industry. In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Scott Hawks, Senior Food Safety and Regulatory Consultant, discusses critical aspects of food safety in the pet food industry. Scott shares his extensive experience, covering topics like sampling methodologies, hazard analysis, and managing contamination risks. Listen now to understand the nuances of food safety and improve pet food manufacturing processes on all major platforms.

    "I think you're going to see more interest in chemical hazards coming in the next 5 to 10 years."

    Meet the guest: Scott Hawks is a Senior Food Safety and Regulatory Consultant based in West Milford, New Jersey. With over 30 years of experience in the food industry, Scott deeply understands dairy, protein, analytical chemistry, and food microbiology. He is HACCP Certified and has extensive experience auditing HACCP and GMP programs. Scott has worked with leading companies like Tata Global Beverages and WellPet, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

    What will you learn:
    (00:00) Highlight(01:21) Introduction(08:21) Combining Safety and Profitability(17:47) Importance of Validation and Sampling(25:21) USDA Guidelines and Sampling Tools(32:47) Risks in Pet Food Manufacturing(37:29) Mycotoxins in the Supply Chain(49:01) Importance of Hazard Analysis(50:41) Final Thoughts
    The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

    * Trouw Nutrition
    * Kemin
    - ICC
    - ProAmpac
    - ADM
    - Biorigin
    - Innovafeed
    - Corbion
    - Alura

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    ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.

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    • 56 min
    Dr. Melissa Brookshire: Insect Proteins in Pet Food | Ep. 51

    Dr. Melissa Brookshire: Insect Proteins in Pet Food | Ep. 51

    Hello there!
    Novel ingredients, particularly insect-based proteins, are crucial for the pet food industry as they address sustainability and nutritional innovation. In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Melissa Brookshire, founder of North River Enterprises, examines the emerging trend of insect-based ingredients in pet food. Dr. Brookshire discusses the regulatory landscape, safety studies, and nutritional benefits of proteins like black soldier fly larvae and crickets. Listen to the episode on all major platforms to stay ahead of pet nutrition trends.

    "Novel ingredients can bring new nutritional benefits to pet food, enhancing immune and digestive health."

    Meet the guest: Dr. Melissa Brookshire is the founder of North River Enterprises. She has 17 years of experience in the pet food and animal health industries and holds a BA and DVM from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Brookshireโ€™s team provides veterinary customer support and regulatory compliance services.

    What will you learn:
    (00:00) Highlight(01:38) Introduction(03:56) Regulatory Process for Novel Ingredients(11:31) Sustainability of Insect Proteins(28:53) Future of Insect Proteins in Pet Food(34:43) Educating Consumers and Veterinarians(40:44) Success Strategies for Pet Food Companies(43:28) Closing Thoughts
    The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

    * Trouw Nutrition
    * Kemin
    - Innovafeed
    - Corbion
    - ICC
    - ADM
    - Alura
    - ProAmpac
    - Biorigin

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    ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.

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    • 52 min
    Dr. Vivian Pedrinelli: Homemade Pet Diets | Ep. 50

    Dr. Vivian Pedrinelli: Homemade Pet Diets | Ep. 50

    Hello there!
    I'm Dr. Jan Suchodolski, and this is my first episode as a cohost on The Pet Food Podcast Show! I'm very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, Dr. Vivian Pedrinelli shares insights on the growing trend of homemade pet diets, discussing their benefits and challenges. Tune in to learn more about personalized nutrition options for pets and the future of fresh food in the industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

    "Homemade diets can be very complex because when you provide kibble, it's ready to go, but homemade requires careful preparation."

    Meet the guest: Dr. Vivian Pedrinelli holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sรฃo Paulo. As a co-founder of NutricareVet and Diet Lab, she specializes in small animal clinical nutrition, focusing on homemade pet diets. Dr. Pedrinelli is a founding member of the Brazilian Society of Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy for Dogs and Cats. She brings extensive experience in pet nutrition, research, and consulting.

    What will you learn:
    (00:00) Highlight(01:21) Introduction(03:30) The rise of homemade diets(07:01) Consulting for industry and individuals(12:25) The complexity of homemade diets(19:39) Commercial diets versus homemade diets(31:53) The shift in pet nutrition trends(38:52) Final questions(49:49) Closing thoughts
    The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

    * Trouw Nutrition
    * Kemin
    - Alura
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    - ICC
    - Innovafeed
    - Biorigin
    - Corbion
    - ADM

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    ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.

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    • 51 min
    Dr. Gary Davenport: Nutrient vs Ingredient | Ep. 49

    Dr. Gary Davenport: Nutrient vs Ingredient | Ep. 49

    Hello there!
    Ingredient perceptions shape the alignment of pet food products with evolving consumer expectations and nutritional science. In this episode of The Pet Food Podcast Show, Dr. Gary Davenport from ADM discusses how pet parents' views on ingredients like soy, corn, and wheat have shifted. He highlights the resurgence of plant-based ingredients, emphasizing their nutritional benefits and addressing common misconceptions. Listen on all major podcast platforms to refine your pet food formulation strategies.

    "Nutrients, not ingredients, are what pets require for a healthy diet."

    Meet the guest: Dr. Gary Davenport earned his Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition & Biochemistry from the University of Kentucky. With over 35 years of experience, he has specialized in companion animal nutrition, contributing significantly to academic and corporate sectors. Currently, he serves as the Companion Animal Technical Manager at ADM, focusing on pet food formulation and nutrition education. Dr. Davenport is also renowned for his role in advancing nutritional technologies for healthier pet aging.

    What will you learn:
    (00:00) Highlight(01:27) Introduction(06:47) Soy in Pet Food Diets(15:43) Pet Food Formulation Challenges(21:37) Anti-Nutritional Concerns in Pet Foods(31:28) Changing Narratives in Pet Nutrition(40:03) Consumer Perceptions and Market Trends(50:19) Closing Thoughts

    The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

    ADM
    * Kemin
    * Trouw Nutrition
    - ProAmpac
    - ICC
    - Innovafeed
    - Biorigin
    - Corbion

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    ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.

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    • 52 min
    Dr. Gavin Boerboom: Trace Minerals in Pet Food | Ep. 48

    Dr. Gavin Boerboom: Trace Minerals in Pet Food | Ep. 48

    Hello there!
    Understanding trace minerals is crucial for enhancing the pet food industry's pet health and product quality. In this episode of The Pet Food Podcast Show, Dr. Gavin Boerboom from Trouw Nutrition shares valuable insights into the evolving landscape of trace minerals and their impact on pet health. Tune in to comprehensively understand mineral nutrition and its implications for pet health on all major podcast platforms.

    "Organic trace minerals are often used in premium pet food products, delivering the highest quality at a higher price."

    Meet the guest: Dr. Gavin Boerboom holds a Ph.D. in Trace Mineral Nutrition from Wageningen University. As the Global Program Manager for Minerals at Trouw Nutrition, he brings expertise in mineral nutrition for pets and production animals. With experience in technical marketing, sales, and research, Dr. Boerboom focuses on optimizing mineral health across various species.

    What will you learn:
    (00:00) Highlight(00:00) Introductionย (01:21) Types of Trace Minerals in Pet Food(04:42) Trace Minerals in Premium and Economy Pet Foods(08:41) Trace Mineral Requirements and Formulation Targets(15:40) Stability of Organic Trace Minerals(19:18) Trace Mineral Metabolism and Regulation(32:05) Hydroxy Trace Minerals in Pet Food(43:49) Closing Thoughts

    The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

    * Trouw Nutrition
    * Kemin
    - Corbion
    - ADM
    - ProAmpac
    - ICC
    - Innovafeed
    - Biorigin

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    ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.

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    • 49 min

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