Petfood Forum 2019

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Learnings from the livestock industry that could potentially benefit pets (Room 2502)

30 Apr 19
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Petfood Forum Full Schedule, Petfood Forum Full Schedule; Petfood Forum Nutrition, Petfood Forum Full Shedule, Petfood Forum Nutrition

Karen Wedekind, Ph.D., manager and comparative animal nutritionist with Novus International, highlights key differences between livestock and pet food formulations. All too frequently, the focus in pet food formulation is based more on palatability and consumer perception rather than is what is best for the pet. Some ingredients that are widely used in livestock (organic acids, enzymes, organic trace minerals, etc.) could have potential benefit in pets. Not only are livestock formulations less expensive, but nutritionally balanced diets are generally healthier.