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Weende’s System of Proximate Analysis – Chemical Analysis of Feed Material

The feed is material that, after ingestion by animals, is capable of being digested, absorbed, and utilized. Grass, for example, is described as feed, but not all its components are digestible. Those components capable of being utilized by animals are described as nutrients. So, this is a clear-cut difference in feed & nutrients...

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Basic types of feeds

Animal feeds are classified as follows: (1) concentrates, high in energy value, including fat, cereal grains and their by-products (barley, corn, oats, rye, wheat), high-protein oil meals or cakes (soybean, canola, cottonseed, peanut [groundnut]), and...

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Pesticide Use on Crops for Meat and Dairy Feed Further Threatens Endangered Species

A report by the Independent finds chemical-intensive farming of crops for animal feed puts thousands of endangered species at risk. U.S. farmlands use more than 235 million pounds of pesticide (i.e., herbicides and insecticides) solely for animal feed production, many of which are highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs)...

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The Most Common Dog Food Ingredients

Dogs are among the most popular domesticated animals—both in the world, and in history, so it’s important to know which dog food ingredients are commonly used. Whether they work in the field as shepherds or companions at home, dogs are certainly beloved wherever they can be found...

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What Is Fish Meal in Dog Food? Is It Safe To Eat?

If you’re a dog owner who likes to read pet food labels, you’ll probably find quite a few unfamiliar ingredients listed. One such product is fish meal, commonly found in allergy-friendly diets. But what is fish meal in dog food, and is it safe for your pup...

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The importance of Feed Consumption

Feed consumption plays a critical role in any production system, as it is a vital prerequisite for flocks to achieve maximum productivity and development. The current genetic selection provides us with birds with greater productivity...

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Why You Should Test Your Feed for Mycotoxins

At every stage from feed processing to ingestion, there are risks that – if not managed – can result in a reduction in productivity. Regular analysis of your feed equips you with the information you need to protect against a reduction in your farm’s efficiency...

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Information on Marketing a Pet Food Product

You have developed a dog food or treat and want to manufacture and market it. Are there rules or requirements you should know about? Yes, you should be aware of Federal and State rules governing the manufacture and sale of pet food products...

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How is the Ukraine-Russia War Affecting the Pet Industry?

The global efforts to sanction Russia in response to its attack on Ukraine impacted the global pet industry as Russian cats became the target of sanctions. The International Feline Federation (FIFe) announced on Tuesday that the organization will ban Russian-owned pets from participating in its shows...

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2022 pet food nutrition trends: Innovation, functionality

When it comes to pet food, customers are demanding more — and better — from the products they purchase: more innovation, better nutrition, more functionality. They want premium or super premium (or at least something that makes them feel like they’re providing the premium...

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Pet Owners Beware: New Lab Tests Reveal Potentially Toxic Pet Food

Dog food labels read “all natural” and cat food labels read “grain free,” but do you really know what is in your pet’s food? And is it really safe? A new study by the Clean Label Project a national non-profit organization, looked at more than 900 top-selling dog...

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What's in Your Dog Food?

In some ways, the labels on the food you eat and the food your dog eats aren't so different. Some of the words on the packaging are intended to make the food sound appealing. Other information tells you how nutritious the food is. So how can you tell what is what and pick the right food...

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Understanding The Guaranteed Analysis Panel

Picking a good dog food is essential for the health of your pup. In order to find a good dog food, you need to understand how to not only read a dog food label but to understand what they mean. Dog food labels have two sections...

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How to Read a Dog Food Label

We all want the best for our dogs, including nutrition. And anyone who has shopped for dog food knows, there are virtually unlimited options: Hundreds of brands with innumerable ingredients; wet, dry, and raw food; age-specific food; restricted diets, along with all sorts of advertising and marketing claims to decipher...

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The Business of Pet Food

Q: Is pet food regulated? A: YES! The manufacture and sale of pet food is highly regulated by both the federal government and the 50 states. Q: So you want to make and sell pet food or pet treats? Q: Pet food is defined as any commercial (i.e., you offer for sale, sell exchange or barter) feed prepared and distributed for consumption by dogs or cats...

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ASK THE VET: Amount of vitamin D in recalled dog food would harm pet

Q: The pet food my dog, Sarge, eats is being recalled because it contains too much vitamin D. Since vitamin D is necessary for good health, how can too much be harmful?

A: Several companies' pet foods were recalled in 2021 after they were found to contain toxic levels of vitamin D.

Humans can manufacture vitamin D with the help of sunshine, but dogs can't, so they must ingest vitamin D in their food. If they consume too much, the excess vitamin D is deposited in the body.

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In 2022, “Organic Pet Food Market “Size, Status and Market Insights, Forecast to 2027

Organic Pet Food Market 2020 All Major Industrial Features, Regional Outlook, Market Revenue, Competitor Analysis, and Industrial, growth opportunity of this trend for the market of Organic Pet Food is expected to be cost-effective. With increase trends, diverse stakeholders like investors...

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‘Crumbling infrastructure’ and other supply chain issues affecting US pet food manufacturers

Pet Food Institute (PFI) submitted public comments to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on June 21, detailing supply chain constraints seen by pet food and treat manufacturers, including those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic...

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