Dr. Trevor Faber: Vitamin Premix Formulation | Ep. 55

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Trevor Faber, a Companion Animal Nutritionist at Trouw Nutrition, explores the complex world of vitamin formulation for pet food. Dr. Faber discusses the intricacies of ensuring nutritional adequacy, the challenges of working with synthetic and natural vitamins, and the importance of adequate blending in premix formulation. Tune in to learn more about optimizing pet food formulations.

"Accurate blending and mixing are crucial to avoid nutrient imbalances in pet food products."

Meet the guest: Dr. Trevor Faber earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Companion Animal Nutrition from the University of Illinois, where he researched the effects of prebiotics on digestive and immune health. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from the same institution. Currently, Dr. Faber is the Director of Companion Animal Nutrition at Trouw Nutrition and oversees premix formulation and technical assistance for pet food. 

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (09:38) Vitamin Premix Formulation
• (12:55) Synthetic vs. Natural Vitamins
• (16:31) Vitamin Stability and Shelf Life
• (18:48) Blending and Dispersion in Premixes
• (29:04) Ensuring Nutritional Adequacy
• (37:43) Final Questions

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