Dr. Kathy Gross: Nutritional Researches in Pet Food | Ep. 29

Dec 28, 2023

Discover the importance of animal feeding studies and AAFCO guidelines in developing balanced pet diets. Dr. Kathy Gross shares insights on ingredient evaluation, long-term health impacts, and challenges in pet nutrition. Learn about the complexities of mineral balance in cat food and traits of successful individuals in the pet food industry. Explore the joy of designing animal feeding studies and the intricacies of company departments in this enlightening podcast.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Insights on Animal Feeding Studies in the Pet Food Industry

02:18 • 21min

Balancing Mineral Levels in Cat Food for Urinary Health

22:55 • 17min

Challenges in Nutritional Research for Pet Food and Traits of Successful Individuals in the Industry

39:51 • 3min

The Intricacies of Company Departments and the Joy of Designing Animal Feeding Studies

42:57 • 2min

Exploring Research Challenges and Lion Behavior Study

44:31 • 3min

Understanding animal feeding studies and AAFCO guidelines is crucial in the pet food industry for developing nutritionally balanced and scientifically validated products. These elements play a essential role in enhancing pet health and well-being through diet innovation. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Gross from Kansas State University explores the significance of animal feeding studies and AAFCO guidelines, essential for developing balanced pet diets. Dr. Gross shares insights into ingredient evaluation and long-term health impacts in pet nutrition. Tune in for an enlightening journey into the heart of pet food innovation. Subscribe now for more expert knowledge in the pet food industry.

"Animal feeding studies are vital for ensuring marketed pet foods meet nutritional and palatability standards."

What you’ll learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(02:18) Introduction
(05:03) Importance of Animal Feeding Studies
(07:05) Understanding AAFCO and Nutritional Guidelines
(12:23) Differences in Laboratory vs. In-Home Animal Feeding
(19:42) Evaluating New Ingredients in Pet Food
(34:23) Challenges in Long-term Animal Health Studies
(40:53) The final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Kathy Gross, is a distinguished adjunct faculty member in Animal Sciences & Industry at Kansas State University. With over 30 years of experience in the pet nutrition sector, including a significant tenure at Hill's Pet Nutrition, Dr. Gross brings a wealth of knowledge spanning multiple species. Her expertise in translating complex nutritional concepts into accessible information, combined with a strong background in nutrition research, product development, and innovation, makes her an invaluable voice in the field of animal and companion animal health.

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