<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:foaf="http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/" xmlns:og="http://ogp.me/ns#" xmlns:rdfs="http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#" xmlns:schema="http://schema.org/" xmlns:sioc="http://rdfs.org/sioc/ns#" xmlns:sioct="http://rdfs.org/sioc/types#" xmlns:skos="http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#" version="2.0" xml:base="https://www.alltech.com/"> <channel> <title>Protein Supply</title> <link>https://www.alltech.com/</link> <description/> <language>en</language> <item> <title>Pasture to paw: Pet nutrition starts on the farm</title> <link>https://www.alltech.com/blog/pasture-paw-pet-nutrition-starts-farm</link> <description> <span property="schema:name">Pasture to paw: Pet nutrition starts on the farm</span> <div class="field-content "> <div property="schema:text"><p>The quality and stability of animal-derived food products, including pet foods, will depend on the management, diet and genetics of that animal. What an animal is fed can directly impact their antioxidant defense system. Incorporating dietary antioxidants and other functional feed ingredients can minimize oxidative damage, which will impact the end product (and pet food ingredient): meat.</p> <p>When we are talking about food, whether for people or pets, oxidative deterioration will impact palatability. Oxidative damage to lipids and proteins produces rancid off-flavors and off-odors and decreases textural characteristics. But even more importantly, when proteins are oxidized, there is a loss of important amino acids, which are necessary for pets’ growth, development and overall health.</p> <h2><strong>More to minerals</strong></h2> <p>Minerals are necessary for proper biological function and good health. They are especially important in maintaining the antioxidant and oxidant balance within humans, livestock and pets. Some key players involved in maintaining this balance are antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase, catalase and superoxide dismutase. But, minerals are a double-edged sword. They can be beneficial or detrimental depending on the quantity fed and the form used.</p> <h2><strong>Going full circle</strong></h2> <p>Making sure pets get the right nutrition for optimal health means we need to look at what livestock animals are fed.</p> <p>Organically complexed minerals are more bioavailable than their inorganic counterparts, which means we don’t need to add as many minerals to the diet of livestock. By replacing and reducing the amount of minerals in the diet, we can restore the oxidative balance in the animal and, in turn, the meat ingredient in pet food. Research has shown that feeding organically complexed forms of selenium, iron, zinc and copper can increase antioxidant enzyme activity in skeletal muscle. Also, by including fat-soluble antioxidants, such as vitamin E and/or carotenoids, we can inhibit lipid oxidation and subsequently protein oxidation in muscle. This will translate to more nutritious, delicious and better-quality ingredients being fed to pets.</p> <h3>I want to learn more about pet nutrition.</h3></div> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang="" about="https://www.alltech.com/user/50" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">aeadmin</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2017-11-27T05:00:00+00:00">Mon, 11/27/2017 - 00:00</span> <section rel="schema:comment"></section><div> <div>Premium Content></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Off</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Featured Image></div> <div class="field-content "> <div> <img property="schema:image" src="https://www.alltech.com/sites/default/files/2018-01/pasture_to_paw_BLOG_FB_LI_1.jpg" width="800" height="500" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Date></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><time datetime="2017-11-27T12:00:00Z">Mon, 11/27/2017 - 12:00</time></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Page Title></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Pasture to paw: Pet nutrition starts on the farm</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Meta Description></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>When we are talking about food, whether for people or pets, oxidative deterioration will impact palatability. </div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Featured Image License></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Off</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Challenges></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/828" hreflang="en">Protein Supply</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Regions></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/855" hreflang="en">Global</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Industry Segment></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/animal-nutrition" hreflang="en">Animal Nutrition</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Post Type></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/989" hreflang="en">Pet</a></div> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/1015" hreflang="en">Animal Nutrition</a></div> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/1019" hreflang="en">Blog</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Hubspot></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><!--[if lte IE 8]><br /> <script charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript" src="//js.hsforms.net/forms/v2-legacy.js"></script><br /> <![endif]--><script charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript" src="//js.hsforms.net/forms/v2.js"></script><script><br /> hbspt.forms.create({<br /> portalId: "745395",<br /> formId: "34900c17-cf14-428b-8f57-9c397e8175da"<br /> });<br /> </script><br /></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Feature></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Off</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Primary Focus Area></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/989" hreflang="en">Pet</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Animal Nutrition Focus Areas></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/989" hreflang="en">Pet</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Article Type></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/1019" hreflang="en">Blog</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Challenges></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/1241" hreflang="en">Protein Supply</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Regions></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/1386" hreflang="en">Global</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Content Author></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/about/senior-leadership/dr-rebecca-delles" hreflang="en">Dr. Rebecca Delles</a></div> </div> </div> </description> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>aeadmin</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">735 at https://www.alltech.com</guid> </item> <item> <title>Feeding Fido: Functional pet food ingredients</title> <link>https://www.alltech.com/blog/feeding-fido-functional-pet-food-ingredients</link> <description> <span property="schema:name">Feeding Fido: Functional pet food ingredients</span> <div class="field-content "> <div property="schema:text"><p>Today’s high-quality pet foods include a number of functional ingredients to improve the overall health of our beloved pets. Some of these ingredients claim improved digestive health and better stool quality, which is especially important to on-the-go urban pet parents living in small spaces — less mess to pick up.</p> <p>Today’s pet food choices are quite extensive, from specific breeds, sizes, life stages and activity levels to allergies and sensitivities. The choice overload can make the purchasing decision an intimidating task for some pet parents, especially for first-timers.</p> <p>How can we make choosing what to feed Fido easier? Let’s take a closer look at functional ingredients and why you might want to consider finding a food that contains them.</p> <h2><strong>Functional ingredients in pet nutrition</strong></h2> <p>Functional ingredients are ingredients that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, such as prebiotic fibers, beneficial probiotic bacteria, omega-3 fatty acids (DHA/EPA) and enriched selenium yeast.</p> <h2><strong>Why should I look for functional ingredients in a pet food label?</strong></h2> <p>Functional ingredients can provide health benefits when part of a complete and balanced diet. Prebiotics and probiotics have been reported to positively influence and maintain normal digestive health.</p> <h2><strong>The food you choose could cut time poop scooping</strong></h2> <p>The amount of pet waste correlates to the amount of indigestible content in the food. A healthy stool is moist and firm and has a mild smell. Prebiotics and probiotics in your pet’s food would help maintain normal digestion, minimizing issues that could create messy and smelly stools.</p> <h2><strong>What is that smell?</strong></h2> <p>Your pet’s waste is just residues from digestion. Bacteria decomposition and ammonia production occurs inside the intestine and then is released with the feces. Smell can be a challenge, particularly in confined spaces with poor ventilation.</p> <h2><strong><em>Yucca schidigera</em></strong><strong>: The secret of the desert</strong></h2> <p><em>Yucca schidigera</em> is a plant that grows in the southwestern deserts of the United States and Mexico. It has mainly been used for ammonia and odor control in livestock production, but it has application in pet foods that have high meat content because of its efficacy in helping metabolize protein and nitrogen.</p> <h2><strong>How do I know if my pet food contains functional ingredients?</strong></h2> <p>Ingredients are listed by the name required by the regulatory authorities. Here is an example of how some functional ingredients may be listed on the label:</p> <ul><li>Beneficial probiotic bacteria (e.g.,<em>Lactobacillus</em> strains)</li> </ul><ul><li>Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA/EPA): Marine sources are best, such as fish oil and algae.</li> </ul><ul><li>Selenium (e.g., <a href="https://www.alltech.com/animal-nutrition/pet/products/sel-plex">selenium yeast</a>)</li> </ul></div> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang="" about="https://www.alltech.com/user/50" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">aeadmin</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2017-10-29T04:00:00+00:00">Sun, 10/29/2017 - 00:00</span> <section rel="schema:comment"></section><div> <div>Premium Content></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Off</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Featured Image></div> <div class="field-content "> <div> <img property="schema:image" src="https://www.alltech.com/sites/default/files/2018-01/17_2.jpg" width="760" height="500" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Date></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><time datetime="2017-10-29T12:00:00Z">Sun, 10/29/2017 - 12:00</time></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Page Title></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Feeding Fido: Functional pet food ingredients</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Meta Description></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Does your pet's food go beyond basic nutrition? 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With Google at hand, you can become an instant nutrition expert.</p> <p>For those adventurous enough to make their own pet food, you must consider that the food needs to be in <a href="https://ag.alltech.com/en/blog/complete-and-balanced-closer-look-pet-food-labels">complete balance</a>, or <em>sola dosis facit venenum — the dose makes the poison.</em> The complete balance of nutrients is important, as is the total amount. An excessive nutrient can cause toxicity, or its deficiency can cause serious health issues.</p> <p>Take zinc, for example. Zinc deficiency results in what is known as zinc responsive dermatosis, which causes symptoms such as hair loss and scaling and crusting of the skin around the face, head and legs. On the other hand, over-supplementation of zinc can result in interference of absorption of other nutrients and minerals like calcium, copper and iron.</p> <h2><strong>What are superfoods, and what makes them so special?</strong></h2> <p>They are typically of plant origin but can include some fish and dairy. They are called “superfoods” because they are thought to be packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, etc.</p> <p>Some of these superfoods have found their way into pet foods, like blueberries, turmeric and coconut oil, to mention a few. Their inclusion rate is low and in moderation, and they are listed by the The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO, the pet food regulatory body). Other superfoods, like acai berry or garcinia cambogia, will not be seen in pet foods yet, because we do not know how they would affect your pet and, therefore, are not approved ingredients to be used in pet food.</p> <p>As I work with pet food companies from all over the world, one thing I notice is the use of food to support well-being. It is a trend that just keeps growing and growing. Pet food companies know that the best way to keep our best friends happy and healthy is through using quality ingredients, the proper balance of nutrients, adequate amounts of vitamins, the proper ratio of fatty acids, the use of proteinated minerals, and sources of probiotics and prebiotics for digestive health.</p> <p>Proteinated minerals have proven to provide shinier hair coats, and prebiotics and probiotics help to keep the bad bacteria out of the body. The result is a healthy digestive tract that is able to absorb all the nutrients that come flying past the intestinal villi, and take them right up into the body where they are needed.</p> <p>Trends come and go, but choosing a pet food based on pet health rather than cost is something that will never go out of style. If only there was a magic ingredient, like the spring water in “Tuck Everlasting,” then I could dream about walking my dog down to his favorite spot by the river for the next 150 years…</p></div> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang="" about="https://www.alltech.com/user/50" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">aeadmin</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2017-10-20T04:00:00+00:00">Fri, 10/20/2017 - 00:00</span> <section rel="schema:comment"></section><div> <div>Premium Content></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Off</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Featured Image></div> <div class="field-content "> <div> <img property="schema:image" src="https://www.alltech.com/sites/default/files/2018-01/25_1.jpg" width="760" height="500" alt="" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Date></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><time datetime="2017-10-20T12:00:00Z">Fri, 10/20/2017 - 12:00</time></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Page Title></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>How pet-friendly is that superfood?</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Meta Description></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Pet food trends often include superfoods, but it's important that all nutrients are properly balanced in order to avoid health risks. </div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Featured Image License></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>On</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Image Caption></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><p><br /> The ingredients in your pet's food must be properly balanced for their health and safety.<br /> </p></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Challenges></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/828" hreflang="en">Protein Supply</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Industry Segment></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/animal-nutrition" hreflang="en">Animal Nutrition</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Post Type></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/990" hreflang="en">Pig</a></div> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/1015" hreflang="en">Animal Nutrition</a></div> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/1019" hreflang="en">Blog</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Feature></div> <div class="field-content "> <div>Off</div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Primary Focus Area></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/989" hreflang="en">Pet</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Animal Nutrition Focus Areas></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/989" hreflang="en">Pet</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Article Type></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/1019" hreflang="en">Blog</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Challenges></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><a href="https://www.alltech.com/taxonomy/term/1241" hreflang="en">Protein Supply</a></div> </div> </div> <div> <div>Image Caption></div> <div class="field-content "> <div><p>The ingredients in your pet's food must be properly balanced for their health and safety.</p> </div> </div> </div> </description> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>aeadmin</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">442 at https://www.alltech.com</guid> <comments>https://www.alltech.com/blog/how-pet-friendly-superfood#comments</comments> </item> <item> <title>Protein Management</title> <link>https://www.alltech.com/protein-management</link> <description> <span>Protein Management</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://www.alltech.com/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">ae-master-ad</span></span> <span>Tue, 08/22/2017 - 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