The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Dr. George Fahey: Evolution of Fiber in Pets | Ep. 11
The realm of pet nutrition has shown consistent growth, notably with fiber's crucial role. In this episode, we speak with distinguished nutritionist Dr. George Fahey, Emeritus Professor at the University of Illinois, who devoted his career to advancing our knowledge of fiber's impact on companion animals' diets and well-being. Dr. Fahey's research harnessed industry interest to unravel fiber's diverse benefits, embracing models and techniques for holistic insights. His work highlighted microbiota's importance, propelling prebiotic and synbiotic exploration.
"The composition of carbohydrates makes a noticeable impact in pet nutrition." - Dr. George Fahey
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (02:24) Introduction
- (11:41) Explaining animal nutrition models
- (19:34) Starting realms of omics research on the microbiome
- (25:54) Recommended dietary fiber intake
- (30:15) Transition and future of fiber techniques
- (35:52) Role of prebiotic fibers and probiotic organisms
- (41:12) The final questions
Meet the guest: Dr. George Fahey
Experience:
- Current: Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois
- Past: Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Background:
- Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition (West Virginia University)
- M.Sc. in Agricultural Biochemistry (West Virginia University)
- B.Sc. in Biology (West Virginia University)
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