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| New and functional healthy ingredients |
- Probiotics / Prebiotics
Sara Cutler of Kemin Nutrisurance addresses the expanding world of pre- and probiotic supplementation and shares the latest research... [Learn more]
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Nutrition for specific conditions
(such as weight management, aging pets, breed, and other health issues.)
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- L-Carnitine: The Science Behind an Important Functional Nutrient for People and Pets
Dr. Johnny Lopez of Lonza’s companion animal division explains that today’s continual interest in the growing human market has helped reveal other metabolic functions for L-carnitine besides its support of pet weight management programs... [Learn more]
- The Latest Research on Senior Pet Nutrition
Dr. Sally Perea of Natura Pet Products reviews the latest research in senior pet nutrition... [Learn more]
- Nutritional Management of Osteoarthritis and the Use of Osteoarthritis Models
Dr. Karen Wedekind of Novus International discusses the different osteoarthritis models used to evaluate efficacy of therapeutic foods and nutritional supplements... [Learn more]
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Market implications of pet food product categories
(premium, superpremium, natural, organic, holistic, raw, etc.)
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- Making Private Label Petfood
Serge Boutet of Mondou Ltd., discusses how over the past decade, large pet retailers have developed their own petfood brands... [Learn more]
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| Food safety and quality |
- Emerging Food Safety Technologies
Dr. James Marsden of Kansas State University discusses an upcoming technology, high hydrostatic pressure... [Learn more]
- Controlling Salmonella in Low-moisture Foods
Dr. Phil Elliott of the Grocery Manufacturers Association describes current practices to control Salmonella in dry production environments and low-moisture finished products... [Learn more]
- Preparing for -and survive- an FDA Inspection
Robert McDonald of Food Safety Validation helps you plan for an inspection, surprise or otherwise, from the Food and Drug Administration or other regulatory authorities... [Learn more]
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| Nutrition basics |
 Building Blocks of Companion Animal Nutrition [RACE approved] Learn the fundamentals of nutrient needs for dogs and cats in this convenient, online course for petfood professionals, veterinary students, and companion animal veterinary professionals!
This six-module online course provides participants with an introduction to the science of companion animal nutrition and a basic explanations of nutrients, their functions and how these nutrients relate to the unique needs of dogs and cats... [Learn more]
- Feeding Management during Growth in Dogs and Cats [RACE approved]
Study the unique needs of puppies and kittens between the age of weaning and adulthood in this convenient online course for professionals.
This four-module online course provides complete information about a growing pet’s nutrient and energy needs, selection of a proper diet, and feeding management guidelines that promote good feeding behaviors and support a healthy rate of development...[Learn more]
 Nutrition for Adult Animals - Maintenance and Reproduction [RACE approved] Study the nutrient needs and feeding management of adult dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals.
This five-module online course provides complete information about nutrition for adult, non-reproducing dogs and cats, and also covers nutrient needs and feeding management during breeding, gestation and lactation...[Learn more]
- Nutritional Needs and Care of Senior Pets [RACE approved]
Study the unique nutritional needs and care of senior dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals.
This three-module online course provides complete information about the nutrient needs of senior pets, as well as the basic physiological changes that occur with aging and how these changes can impact a pet’s nutritional needs...[Learn more]
- Probiotics in Veterinary Nutrition
Dr. Anton Beynen discusses the effects of probiotics in dogs and cats, with special reference to Enterococcus faecium... [Learn more]
- Importance of a Balanced Diet
Dr. Karen Wedekind of Novus International discusses the detrimental effects of excess protein, macro and micronutrients... [Learn more]
- Methods to Evaluate Protein Quality among Animal Protein Sources
Trevor Faber, PhD candidate with the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, discusses methods to determine protein quality differences among sources... [Learn more]
- Building Blocks of Companion Animal Nutrition: Energy and Water
Learn the fundamentals of the science of companion animal nutrition in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Building Blocks of Companion Animal Nutrition: Protein and Amino Acids
Learn the fundamentals of the science of companion animal nutrition in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Building Blocks of Companion Animal Nutrition: Fat and Essential Fatty Acids
Learn the fundamentals of the science of companion animal nutrition in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Building Blocks of Companion Animal Nutrition: Carbohydrate and Fiber
Learn the fundamentals of the science of companion animal nutrition in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Building Blocks of Companion Animal Nutrition: Vitamins and Minerals
Learn the fundamentals of the science of companion animal nutrition in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Building Blocks of Companion Animal Nutrition: Digestion and Absorption
Learn the fundamentals of the science of companion animal nutrition in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Feeding Management during Growth in Dogs and Cats: Growth Patterns of Dogs and Cats
Study the unique needs of puppies and kittens between the age of weaning and adulthood in this convenient online course for professionals.... [Learn more]
- Feeding Management during Growth in Dogs and Cats: Energy and Essential Nutrient Needs during Growth
Study the unique needs of puppies and kittens between the age of weaning and adulthood in this convenient online course for professionals.... [Learn more]
- Feeding Management during Growth in Dogs and Cats: Feeding Management for Growing Dogs
Study the unique needs of puppies and kittens between the age of weaning and adulthood in this convenient online course for professionals.... [Learn more]
- Feeding Management during Growth in Dogs and Cats: Feeding Management for Growing Cats
Study the unique needs of puppies and kittens between the age of weaning and adulthood in this convenient online course for professionals.... [Learn more]
- Nutrition for Adult Animals – Maintenance and Reproduction: Feeding Behavior of Dogs and Cats – Choosing the Best Feeding Regimen
Study the nutrient needs and feeding management of adult dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Nutrition for Adult Animals – Maintenance and Reproduction: Energy and Essential Nutrient Needs of Adult Dogs and Cats during Maintenance
Study the nutrient needs and feeding management of adult dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Nutrition for Adult Animals – Maintenance and Reproduction: Common Feeding Management Problems and Solutions
Study the nutrient needs and feeding management of adult dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Nutrition for Adult Animals – Maintenance and Reproduction: Reproducing Dogs and Cats: Pre-breeding, Gestation and Lactation
Study the nutrient needs and feeding management of adult dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Nutrition for Adult Animals – Maintenance and Reproduction: Nutritional Care of Neonates
Study the nutrient needs and feeding management of adult dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Nutritional Needs and Care of Senior Pets: Physiological Changes of Aging
Study the unique nutritional needs and care of senior dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Nutritional Needs and Care of Senior Pets: Nutrient Considerations for Senior Dogs and Cats
Study the unique nutritional needs and care of senior dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
- Nutritional Needs and Care of Senior Pets: Feeding Management and Health Care Tips for Senior Dogs and Cats
Study the unique nutritional needs and care of senior dogs and cats in this convenient online course for professionals... [Learn more]
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| Advances in palatability |
- Kibble Shape and its Effect on Feline Palatability
Kristopher Figge, senior scientist and technical service manager for AFB International, describes an experiment involving cat kibble shapes... [Learn more]
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| Petfood Marketing |
- Marketing Pet Brands
Robert Wheatley, CEO of Wheatley & Timmons, shares best practices in building brand equity, constructing a compelling value proposition and understanding the emotional triggers that drive purchase decisions... [Learn more]
- Consumer Brand Perception - Who's in the Driver's Seat
Dr. Melissa Brookshire of River North Enterprises discusses how petfood companies are often taking a back seat to a variety of Internet based information sources... [Learn more]
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| Controlling Salmonella, Mycotoxins, and other |
- Mycotoxin in Control of Grains
Drs. Gene Peters and Don Shandera of Cargill discuss key challenges and opportunities in controlling this common pet food contaminant... [Learn more]
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| Nutrigenomics |
- Nutrigenomics
Dr. Kelly Swanson of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois explains the basic concepts of nutrigenomics and how the science may be applied to pet food... [Learn more]
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| Processing basics |
- The Effects of Processing on Pet Food Nutrition
Dr. Greg Aldrich of Pet Food & Ingredient Technology reviews how processing petfoods has nutritional benefit for such things as reducing pathogenic bacteria, reducing trypsin inhibitors, improving starch digestibility and enhancing texture and acceptability... [Learn more]
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