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Overeating Dog
Hidden calories: Silent contributors to pet obesity
Black Soldier Fly Larvae
Exploring consumer perceptions of insect protein in pet food
The expiration of a key AAFCO-FDA agreement on Oct. 1, 2024, eliminated a major regulatory pathway for pet food ingredient approvals, which could impact innovation in the industry.
What is the state of US pet food ingredient approvals?
For pet owners to accept alternative proteins like insect-based, education and time are in order.
What consumers think about novel pet food proteins
Pet food for weight management must balance low calories with essential nutrients, taste, and shelf stability — a task the can be complicated by outdated regulatory standards and calorie calculations designed for active, non-obese pets.
Wanted: A revolution in pet nutrition to combat pet obesity
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Weight-management pet food lessons from human food diversification
Feed Pellets
2025 Feed Industry Outlook: Shifts in politics, policy, trade mark crossroads for sector
Feed Pellet Pile Closeup Pixabay
FDA-AAFCO MOU expiration sparks new animal feed ingredient regulations
Newer pet food formats like freeze dried are growing at higher rates than more traditional types, though from much smaller sales bases.
US pet food sales: Units and volume catching up to dollars
U.S. consumers surveyed about pet food ingredients showed a general lack of knowledge about newer ones like insect protein.
US consumers’ pet food ingredients wants vary by income
Dairy Milking
Research shows bovine H5N1 influenza may spread via milking
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3 health claims on higher priced dog food, 3 on lower
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Key Contacts
Dr Gordon Smith
Grain Science Industry Department Head and IGP Institute Director
Dr Ernie Minton
Dean of the College of Agriculture and Director of K State Research and Extension
Chris Spooner
Associate Vice President of Development Programs KSU Foundation
Rebecca Robinson
Chief Corporate Engagement Economic Development Officer K State Innovation Partners
Deborah Kohl
MAB Program Coordinator
Dr Greg Aldrich
Pet Food Program Coordinator