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Effects of Miscanthus grass as a fiber source in pet diets on extrusion processing and diet utilization by dogs and cats
… and beet pulp have been common fibers used in pet foods. Pet owners and pet food companies are in search of alternatives. Miscanthus grass is an ingredient produced from the dried canes of Miscanthus giganteus, a C4 grass grown for its high fiber content; however, it has not previously been …
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Apparent total tract macronutrient digestibility, fecal characteristics, urinalysis, fecal metabolites, serum chemistry, and voluntary physical activity levels of healthy adult dogs fed extruded, mildly cooked and raw foods
The pet food market continues to be strong, with much of the growth coming from super- premium foods and those with novel formats or processing methods. In addition to canned and extruded diets, lightly cooked and raw diets are available today. Despite the increase in their popularity, little …
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Evaluation of novel plant- and yeast-based protein sources on nutrient digestibility, fecal metabolites, and taurine status in dogs and cats
… rising demand for alternative protein sources in pet diets has driven the increased use of plant-based protein sources in diet formulations. However, the novelty of these ingredients has led to a paucity of information regarding digestibility and acceptability of these ingredients by dogs and …