The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Dr. Alex Rankovic: What Horses Teach Us | Ep. 110
In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Alex Rankovic from the University of Guelph discusses how equine nutrition expands the scope of companion animal research. She explains how feeding strategies in horses can inform best practices for dogs, cats, and even rabbits. She also highlights funding challenges, working animals, and sustainability in pet food. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Supplement markets target similar outcomes across dogs, cats, and horses: digestive health, joint care, and aging support."
Meet the guest:
Dr. Alex Rankovic is a Research Associate in Companion Animal and Equine Nutrition at the University of Guelph, where she also earned her MSc and PhD in Companion Animal Nutrition. Her research centers on metabolic processes in pet species, with special attention to equine nutrition. She is also the host of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, a segment dedicated to advancing equine nutrition discussions.
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What will you learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:06) Introduction
- (05:10) Funding in equine research
- (07:21) Feeding behavior parallels
- (08:36) Animal performance nutrition
- (10:34) Supplement market overlap
- (13:26) Nutrition sustainability
- (21:17) Final Questions
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