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Consumers can already buy food specially made for old and young dogs, large and small dogs and dogs battling the bulge. Now comes food and treats based on a dog's lifestyle, bite strength and breeding.
Pet food low in calories and fat is gaining popularity in Japan following reports that a growing number of indoor dogs tend to become overweight and face the risk of metabolic syndrome, just like humans.
The market in Boulder, Colorado for natural and organic pet food is booming alongside residents' interest in organic products. Organic products do not have pesticides, artificial ingredients or preservatives.
Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the ability of α-amylase to improve the production characteristics of a corn-based dog food using an extruder. It was concluded that α-amylase lowers energy consumption at the extruder, while maintaining desired finished product densities.
NutraCea, a company involved in stabilized rice bran (SRB) research and technology have entered into an agreement with ADM Rice Inc., an operating division of Archer Daniels Midland Company.
New Zealand scientists say commercial cat food might give domestic cats much less lysine than thought.
Agro-economic experts and scientists from the major geographical regions of the world have defined priorities for innovation.
