The role of yeasts in companion animal nutrition Several strains of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae are used in the baking, brewing, distilling, and wine production industries (Sumner and Avery, 2002).Although these strains share common features such as ef... Author: KELLY S. SWANSON and GEORGE C. FAHEY, JR. - University of Illinois (Courtesy of Alltech Inc.)
Publication date: 05/14/2007 Rating: Views: 471
USA poultry meal: quality issues and concerns in pet foods Poultry protein meal represents a substantial portion of the high quality protein and fat in modern companion animal diets. Poultry protein meal is commonly included at 5 to 40% and can contribute in excess of ... Author: GREG ALDRICH - Pet Food & Ingredient Technology Inc. (Courtesy of Alltech Inc.)
Publication date: 05/10/2007 Rating: Views: 1606
Animal by-product use in foods for companion animals: the European rendering industry – a critical review Animal by-products have been the source of key ingredients in pet foods for several decades. However, the relationship between the animal-by-product and pet food industries has grown even stronger over the last... Author: S.L. WOODGATE - European Fat Processors and Renderers Association (Courtesy of Alltech Inc.)
Publication date: 05/07/2007 Rating: Views: 448
Strategies to enhance antioxidant protection and implications for the wellbeing of companion animals Animal health depends on many factors; and increasingly it is appreciated that diet plays a pivotal role in health maintenance and prevention of various diseases. Among dietary factors, antioxidants have a spec... Author: PETER F. SURAI and JULIA E. DVORSKA - Avian Science Research Centre/Sumy State Agrarian Univer...
Publication date: 05/03/2007 Rating: Views: 347
Dietary protein – from amino acid supply to bioactive peptides The word protein is derived from the Greek proteios, meaning primary or foremost. This is fitting in that proteins, being the molecular instruments through which genetic information is expressed (one gene – one... Author: PAUL J. MOUGHAN - Massey University, New Zealand (Courtesy of Alltech Inc.)
Publication date: 04/26/2007 Rating: Views: 1375
The expanding pet food industry: where are the opportunities? The pet food market is full of dynamic and diverse opportunities, according to a report by Lisansky (2003). The global market has boomed with new products, new presentations and new focus on pet population sect... Author: TIM PHILLIPS - PETFOOD INDUSTRY Magazine (Courtesy of Alltech Inc.)
Publication date: 04/23/2007 Rating: Views: 474
Clinical implications of mycotoxicosis in companion animals Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi, which are also commonly known as molds. Fungi that produce mycotoxins of veterinary importance grow on a variety of substrates including grains and grain by-produc... Author: WILSON K. RUMBEIHA - Michigan State University (Courtesy of Alltech Inc.)
Publication date: 04/17/2007 Rating: Views: 811
A peek into the new NRC for dogs and cats New directions for the NRC book for companion animalsThree years ago, I spoke to this audience with great anticipation of the release of the National Research Council’s Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats. ... Author: ANGELE THOMPSON - Thompson PetTech (Courtesy of Alltech Inc.)
Publication date: 04/10/2007 Rating: Views: 269
A changing landscape: the pet food market in Europe The European pet food market has continuously expanded during recent decades. This can be explained by a long lasting growth in pet ownership, by the decreasing use of table scraps and the general trend toward ... Author: JÜRGEN ZENTEK - Veterinary University of Vienna, Austria (Courtesy of Alltech Inc.)
Publication date: 04/04/2007 Rating: Views: 1100