October 10-12, 2017

Petfood R&D Showcase:"Going with the Grain"

This was the first annual version of the event, and covered topics on the use of whole and ancient grains in pet food. The event also included interactive labs and networking opportunities.

Presentations

• Dr. Greg Aldrich, Research Associate Professor and Pet Food Program Coordinator, Kansas State University
  • "Alternative Co-products Streams from Grains used in Pet Food Applications"
• Dr. Sajid Alavi, Professor, Grain Science & Industry, Kansas State University
  • "Energy Analyses and Use of Novel Grains used in Pet Food Applications"
• Dr. Davina Rhodes, Assistant Professor, Agronomy, Kansas State University
  • "Harnessing Cereal Crop Diversity for Improved Health"
• Dr. Cassie Jones, Associate Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University
  • "Using Grain-based Diets to Maximize Pet Food Safety"
• Dr. Kantha Channaiah, Director of Microbiology, AIB International
  • "Kill-step Validation for Food Safety"
• Dr. Scott Beyer, Associate Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University
  • "Life from the Trenches"