The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Dr. Kelly Swanson: Fiber Analysis and Pet Food Labeling | Ep. 10
Fiber plays a crucial role in pet nutrition. Adding fiber to pet food is a must for keeping them healthy and helping their bodies work well. It's not just about proteins and fats, fiber emerges as a pivotal component deserving the spotlight. In this episode, we're excited to have Dr. Kelly Swanson from the University of Illinois. Dr. Swanson delves into the complexities of dietary fiber in pet food, considering different species, life stages, and important factors. He also walks us through the shift from the traditional 'crude fiber' measurement to the more accurate 'Total Dietary Fiber', giving us a better understanding of how to assess fiber content in pet food.
"Fiber is indeed our friend. However, an excess amount, incorrect source, or imbalanced ratio can potentially lead to complications in pets." - Dr. Kelly Swanson
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (02:00) Introduction
- (05:16) Understanding dietary fiber
- (17:07) Differences between crude fiber and total dietary fiber
- (19:34) Upcoming changes in fiber regulation
- (33:36) Understanding fiber in puppy and kitten milk
- (40:00) Changes in pet life stages and the role of fiber in their diets
- (52:49) The final questions
Meet the guest: Dr. Kelly Swanson
Experience:
- Current: Interim Director at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Past: Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Background:
- Ph.D., Nutritional Sciences (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
- M.Sc., Nutritional Sciences (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
- B.Sc., Animal and Range Sciences (North Dakota State University)
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