The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Dr. Melissa Weber: Antioxidants in Pet Food | Ep. 19
Antioxidants are essential in pet food, safeguarding product quality and animal well-being. They counteract oxidation, preserving vital nutrients and preventing unwanted off-flavors. Selecting the right antioxidants is crucial to maintaining pet food quality throughout its shelf life. In this episode, Dr. Melissa Weber delves into the critical issue of oxidation in pet foods, explaining the chemical reactions and their impact on product quality and animal health. Dr. Weber emphasizes the importance of antioxidants and the challenges faced in their selection.
"Oxidation impacts pet nutrition by degrading key nutrients, leading to health issues."
What youโll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (02:02) Introduction
- (11:35) Antioxidants in Pet Food
- (13:03) Choosing the Right Antioxidant
- (17:37) Impacts of oxidized pet food on animal health
- (20:52) Importance of formulation and nutrient protection
- (25:08) The role of pet food companies in ensuring quality
- (31:42) The final questions
Meet the guest: Dr. Melissa Weber
Experience:
- Current: Director of Technical Services in Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition
- Past: Sr. Technical Sales Specialist in Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition
Background:
- Ph.D., Animal Science (Kansas State University)
- M.Sc., Animal Science (Kansas State University)
- B.Sc., Animal Science (University of Tennessee at Martin)
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