October 15-17, 2019

Petfood R&D Showcase:"Leveraging Science into Product Innovation"

This was the third year of the event, and covered the science and technology behind pet food product innovation. The event also included interactive labs and networking opportunities.

Presentations

Dr. Lindsey Hulbert, Assistant Professor, Animal Behavior, Kansas State University
- "Behaviors as biomarkers for animal health, welfare"
Dr. Yong-Cheng Shi, Professor, Grain Science & Industry, Kansas State University
- "Resistant starch and factors that influence starch digestibility"
Dr. Janak Dhakal, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Grain Science & Industry, Kansas State University
- "How pathogens contaminate pet food"
Natasha Davis, Strategic Client Parneter, Nielsen
- "How marketing, science and consumer preference drive premiumization in pet food"
Dr. Tom Phillips, Professor, Entomology, Kansas State University
- "Mites in semi-moist pet foods: Exploring strategies to prevent infestation"