Real Science Exchange - Companion Animal

Student Showcase: North Carolina State University

The episode begins with an overview of Dr. Bielke's research program at North Carolina State University. Her work focuses on enteric disease challenges, turkey health, im

Feline Nutrition Report

The episode begins with Dr. Shoveller sharing her academic journey from animal biology and comparative nutrition. She became a leader in companion animal nutrition resear

Flexible Feeding: Alternative Pet Foods and Value Propositions with Shannon Landry, Packaged Facts

The discussion then examines flexible feeding practices and why pet owners are supplementing traditional diets with wet foods, fresh products, human foods, freeze-dried i

Student Showcase: Mississippi State with Charis Waters

The episode opens with introductions and background on Mississippi State’s poultry nutrition program, including Dr. Adakari’s research focus and Charis Waters’ work on la

Step Into the Future - AI with Johanna Ballesteros, SWARM Engineering and Guests

The episode opens with an introduction to the panel and a high-level overview of AI’s rapid acceleration across food and feed systems, setting the stage for a discussion

The Changing U.S. Regulatory Landscape for Pet Food with Dana Brooks of Pet Food Institute

The episode opens with introductions to the Pet Food Institute team and an overview of the regulatory challenges facing the industry today, including shifting expectation

Pet Food Collab: Student Showcase with guests Amelia Huebsch, Katelyn Bailey-Wisnieski, Larissa Koulicoff, and Dr. Julia Pezzali, Kansas State University

The guests introduce themselves and talk a little about their research. Amelia is a MS student, and Katelyn and Larissa are working on their PhDs in the pet food program

Pet Nutrition & Innovation with guest: Dr. Julia Pezzali, Kansas State University; William Henry, Extru-Tech, Inc. and Julianne Maze, Instinct Pet Food

Guests introduce themselves and their backgrounds. Dr. Pezzali’s nutritional priorities for cats are urinary health and obesity. William notes some of the important logis

The Value of Academia & Industry Collaboration: How to Build Lasting, Impactful Connections for Mutual Support with Guests: Dr. Melissa Weber, Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition; Leah Lambrakis, Simmons Pet Food; Dr. Jane Schuh and Rachelle Banwart, KSU

Guests introduce themselves and their backgrounds (1:08) Rachelle gives an overview of what industry partnerships can look like at K-State. Dr. Schuh notes that one of t

From Concept to Bowl: Translating Vision Into a Successful New Product to Market with guests Leah Lambrakis, Simmons Pet Food and Dr. James Templeman, Primal Pet Foods

Leah gave a presentation titled “From Concept to Bowl: Translating Vision Into a Successful New Product to Market.” She describes the process at her company as a complex,

Processing & Artificial Intelligence with guests Jay Pokorny, Extru-Tech, Inc.; Allison Blomme, Kansas State University; Scott Sutton, Muenster Pet

Allison gives some examples of how AI can be used in production facilities. Sensors on equipment, production schedules, product formulation, supply chain, logistics, and

Ingredient Approval Pathways with guests: Dr. Kathy Gross, Dr. Haley Larson and Dr. Garret Ashabranner, Kansas State University

Dr. Larson gave a presentation about the two new pathways for ingredient approval. She gives an overview of the background of ingredient approval, including the recent di

Marketing, Economics & Consumer Behavior with guests Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan, Kansas State University; Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr., Kansas State University and Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, Watt Global Media

Dr. Shanoyan gave a presentation titled “Wishlist to Shopping Cart: Understanding Pet Food Buyers’ Preferences and Purchasing Behaviors.” Consumers were asked what they w

University Spotlight: Kansas State University: Dr. Julia Guazzelli Pezzali, Kansas State University; Nayara Soares, Kansas State University; Amelia Huebsch, Kansas State

Dr. Pezzali gives an overview of the pet food program at K-State. Students can focus on any of the different disciplines essential to pet food, such as nutrition, safety,

University Spotlight: Auburn University; Guests: Dr. Jessica Starkey, Auburn University; Leila Silvia, Auburn University; Ileana Berganza, Auburn University

Panelists introduce themselves and their backgrounds (00:45) Dr. Starkey describes the Auburn University pet food research and teaching program. Their goal is to teach s

Insect protein in pet food: Assessing consumer perceptions, knowledge & willingness to pay; Guests: Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Kansas State University; Dr. Kathy Gross, Kansas State University; Co-host: Dr. Bob Mason, Balchem

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.    Guests introduce themselves and their backgrounds (00:51) Dr. Hobbs gives an overview

Innovating pet nutrition: Combating the pet obesity epidemic with new food approaches & ingredients; Guests: Dr. Kathy Gross, Kansas State University; Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Kansas State University; Co-host: Nicole Hill, MarketPlace

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.    Guests introduce themselves and their backgrounds (00:56) Dr. Gross gives an overview

Novel Proteins & Today's Pet Parents: What's Next? Guests: Nicole Hill, MarketPlace; Allison Burdick, Pet Sustainability Coalition; Co-host: Dr. Bob Mason, Balchem

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.  Guests introduce themselves and their backgrounds (00:59) Nicole’s presentation at Petfoo

Sustainability & Nutrition Considerations for Supplementing Omega-3s in Companion Animal Diets with Dr. Alexandra Rankovic, University of Guelph; Jim Lamancusa, Pet Sustainability Coalition

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.  Alexandra and Jim begin by introducing themselves and their backgrounds, as well as sharin

Exploring Fresh African Game Meat in Pet Food for a Novel, Sustainable Approach to Nutrition: Guests: Angelique Myburgh, Montego Pet Nutrition; Gail Tavill, OSI Group; Co-host: Dr. Eric Altom, Balchem

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.    Panelists introduce themselves and their backgrounds (00:56) Angelique shares about he