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Evaluating commercial pet treat digestion and safety (Room 2504)

30 Apr 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Fei He, Ph.D., a research assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, discusses the assessment of safety and digestibility of commercial treats, produced by various processing methods and formulations, in addition to functionality and nutritional compositions as a quality control measure using in vitro technology. While treats are widely used by dog and cat owners in the U.S. and around the world, safety of these products still is a major concern. Minimizing risk of gastrointestinal blockage, perforation, and (or) intolerance is critical in treat development. Results on the safety and digestibility of commercial treats will be presented.