In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Jennifer Martin, Associate Professor and Director of the Pet Food Alliance at Colorado State University, explains how industry collaboration, research funding, and student engagement can strengthen pet food innovation. Research priorities, academic partnerships, product quality, safety, sustainability, and workforce development are highlighted to advance the pet food industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Student engagement with manufacturing facilities strengthens research by connecting laboratory work with production realities, creating opportunities to develop solutions that deliver meaningful value for the pet food industry."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jennifer Martin is an Associate Professor and Director of the Pet Food Alliance at Colorado State University. With a PhD in Animal and Food Science from Texas Tech University and a background in meat science, her research focuses on product quality, food safety, and industry collaboration to advance pet food research. Listen to Dr. Jennifer Martin on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:50) Introduction
• (09:08) Student engagement
• (16:27) Research funding
• (20:12) Research integrity
• (23:01) Oxidation strategy
• (24:47) Alliance membership
• (29:02) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Ramón Almela, Assistant Professor at Tufts University, discusses the growing prevalence of atopic dermatitis in pets and the role of nutrition, supplements, probiotics, antioxidants, and fatty acids in skin health management. He explains current evidence, common misconceptions, skin barrier support strategies, and emerging research in veterinary dermatology. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Allergic skin diseases continue increasing across companion animals, creating greater demand for long-term management strategies that support patient comfort and skin health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ramón Almela earned his DVM and PhD from the University of Murcia in Spain and became a European Veterinary Specialist® in Dermatology through the European College of Veterinary Dermatology. Currently an Assistant Professor at Tufts University, his work focuses on precision medicine, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune diseases, and advancing veterinary dermatology through research and education. Listen to Dr. Ramón Almela on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:07) Introduction
• (04:10) Atopic dermatitis management
• (09:22) Supplement evidence review
• (10:01) Fatty acids benefits
• (21:11) Skin barrier support
• (24:19) Probiotic research advances
• (27:50) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Mariana Perini, animal scientist from the University of São Paulo and specialist in cat nutrition, discusses protein requirements in cats, the role of tryptophan, nutrient balance, urinary pH management, hydration strategies, and nutritional approaches for urinary stone prevention. Practical insights highlight how diet formulation supports feline health and longevity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"There are no limits on protein intake for cats, but excessive consumption can alter gut microorganisms and increase metabolites associated with undesirable digestive outcomes."

Meet the guest: Dr. Mariana Perini is an animal scientist from the University of São Paulo with a Master's and Ph.D. in Dog and Cat Nutrition from FMVZ USP. Since 2017, her work has focused on feline nutrition, research, teaching, and industry applications. She also founded Brazil’s first nutritional care company specializing in cats and works with pet food companies. Listen to Dr. Mariana Perini on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:09) Introduction
• (02:36) Protein intake
• (04:08) Wet versus dry
• (05:12) Tryptophan effects
• (06:41) Nutrient balance
• (09:24) Urinary pH
• (17:35) Final Questions

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In this special re-run episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Yon Raileanu, a veterinarian from Israel, who explores the challenges of advancing clinical nutrition in regions where board-certified nutritionists are scarce. He shares insights on cultural feeding practices, the need for better education, and how regional and religious factors influence diet formulation for pets. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Therapeutic diets face resistance not because of availability, but because owners and veterinarians often underestimate their scientific foundation.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Yon Raileanu is a veterinarian in Israel with a strong focus on pet nutrition and animal health. He earned a veterinary degree from FMU in Brazil and completed a Master of Science in Animal Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His work emphasizes clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and improving nutritional education for veterinary professionals and pet owners. Listen to Dr. Yon Raileanu on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (01:06) Introduction
• (01:59) Clinical nutrition challenges
• (07:20) Veterinary education access
• (10:43) Cultural feeding practices
• (16:28) Therapeutic diet adoption
• (22:48) Role of supplements
• (25:53) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Kris Hiney from Oklahoma State University discusses practical strategies for managing overweight horses. She explains the health consequences of obesity, challenges with pasture access and boarding facilities, forage management, grazing muzzles, slow feeders, nutrient balance, and owner compliance. Dr. Hiney also shares realistic approaches that support both horse welfare and long-term weight management. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Successful weight management programs depend on realistic recommendations that fit facility resources, management practices, and the horse's social environment."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kris Hiney is an Associate Professor and Equine Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from Michigan State University and has developed educational programs focused on equine nutrition, health, management, behavior, and welfare. Her work helps horse owners apply science-based practices to improve horse well-being and performance. Listen to Dr. Kris Hiney on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, available on all major platforms.

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• (01:10) Introduction
• (03:13) Obesity health impacts
• (06:37) Practical feeding strategies
• (10:33) Boarding barn challenges
• (13:15) Horse welfare management
• (23:56) Weight loss compliance
• (28:26) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Krysten Craft, Health and Wellbeing Scientist at Kemin Pet Food & Rendering, explores challenges in pet nutrition research, including immune markers, microbiome models, and ethical study design. She explains how to interpret null results and highlights opportunities using vaccines and alternative models. Practical insights on owner surveys and clinical relevance are also discussed. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Microbiome models enable high-throughput screening of dietary interventions, allowing researchers to evaluate functional outputs and population-level trends without maintaining live animal studies.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Krysten Craft earned her PhD in Animal Science from Iowa State University, focusing on nutrition, immunity, and the microbiome across species. With 18 peer-reviewed publications, her work follows a science-first, species-second approach. Now leading Health and Wellbeing R&D at Kemin Pet Food & Rendering, she advances pet nutrition research. Learn more on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show with Dr. Krysten Craft, available on all major platforms!

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• (01:34) Introduction
• (04:40) Research challenges
• (10:32) Immune markers
• (14:53) Vaccine design
• (17:59) Alternative models
• (26:03) Null results
• (31:08) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Amy Farcas, Founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care, and Dr. Kate Shoveller from the University of Guelph discuss how pet foods move from ingredients to finished products. They explore nutrition, manufacturing teams, consumer decision making, product quality, education, and the challenges of selecting the right diet for individual pets. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Nutrition decisions should consider individual animal needs, activity level, feeding management, and lifestyle factors rather than focusing on a single nutrient." – Dr. Kate Shoveller

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Dr. Amy Farcas is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist and Founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care. Her work focuses on clinical nutrition, dietary fiber research, and client education, helping pet owners and veterinary professionals make evidence-based feeding decisions for companion animals.

Dr. Kate Shoveller is Professor and Champion Petfoods Chair in Canine and Feline Nutrition at the University of Guelph, and also one of our co-hosts on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show. Her research focuses on protein, amino acid, and energy metabolism in companion animals.

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• (05:27) Pet food development
• (12:20) Team-based nutrition
• (18:22) Consumer diet selection
• (23:10) Pet food quality
• (24:07) Nutrition framework
• (32:06) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Ashwath Bendre, Product Manager at Umami Bioworks, and Vincent Krudde, Head of Alternative Protein Program at Nutreco, discuss cultivated protein and its role in pet nutrition. They explain how cell-based seafood is produced, customized for nutrient profiles, and positioned to improve sustainability, protein diversity, and supply security. Discover how this emerging technology could shape the future of pet food. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Cultivated protein is the same real animal protein at a molecular level, produced through a different technology that allows controlled and efficient cell growth.” - Ashwath Bendre

Meet the guests:

Ashwath Bendre is a Product Manager at Umami Bioworks, a Singapore-based marine biotechnology company developing cultivated seafood. He holds an MBA from Nanyang Technological University and a Master of Science in Food Science from The University of British Columbia, with experience in quality assurance and supply chain operations.

Vincent Krudde is Head of the Alternative Protein Program at Nutreco, a global animal nutrition company. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a degree in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology, with experience in strategy consulting and global business leadership focused on sustainable protein innovation.

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• (01:23) Introduction
• (04:15) Cell cultivation process
• (10:04) Nutrient customization
• (14:22) Feed efficiency comparison
• (18:35) Sustainability potential
• (21:23) Scaling challenges
• (25:23) Final Questions

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