The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Meredith Smola: Alternative Proteins in Pet Food | Ep. 34
Understanding alternative protein sources is essential for the evolution and sustainability of the pet food industry. In this episode, Meredith Smola, a researcher at the University of Illinois, examines the critical role of alternative proteins in enhancing pet nutrition. She discusses topics ranging from sustainability to ingredient digestibility. Tune in now for this enlightening conversation to broaden your knowledge of contemporary pet food science.
"Exploring sustainable protein sources is key for the future of pet nutrition."
What youโll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:43) Introduction
- (03:25) Alternative proteins and research interests
- (05:26) Role of alternative proteins in sustainability
- (09:21) Importance of digestibility in ingredients
- (15:34) Regulatory compliance in new ingredient approval
- (26:15) Impact of diet formats on pet health
- (27:44) The final questions
Meet the guest: Meet Meredith Smola, a dedicated Ph.D. student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign under advisor Dr. Kelly Swanson. Her groundbreaking research focuses on alternative protein sources for canine and feline diets. Her work, including a thesis on mealworm-based ingredients, is contributing significantly to the evolution of pet nutrition and has been recognized in the Journal of Animal Science.
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