The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Tanja Hess, Professor at Colorado State University, explains how feeding management shapes equine behavior, health, and welfare. She highlights how feeding frequency, forage access, and social interaction influence natural behaviors, metabolic health, and disease risk. Dr. Hess shares practical strategies to improve feeding systems and support horse well-being are also discussed. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Feeding management includes decisions about forage availability, feeding frequency, and delivery methods, all of which directly influence equine behavior, health outcomes, and overall welfare conditions in managed systems."

Meet the guest: Dr. Tanja Hess earned her DVM from Federal Fluminense University, followed by a Master’s in Equine Clinics and a PhD in Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Virginia Tech. As a Professor at Colorado State University, her work focuses on equine nutrition, metabolism, and behavior, emphasizing feeding management and welfare. 

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:05) Introduction
(07:08) Feeding behavior
(09:17) Forage intake
(11:29) Stereotypic behaviors
(15:43) Feeding systems
(17:25) Welfare signals
(27:27) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, celebrating National Pet Day Special, Dr. Amy Farcas, Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist and founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care, explains how to separate biological truth from marketing in pet nutrition. She outlines practical ways to evaluate claims, understand evidence levels, and make informed feeding decisions. Clear frameworks help professionals guide clients through complex information. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Nutrition decisions require understanding the interaction between the animal, the diet, and the feeding environment to ensure recommendations align with real world conditions."

Meet the guest: Dr. Amy Farcas received her DVM and advanced training in Nutritional Biology, becoming a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist. Her work spans academia, research, and private practice, focusing on translating complex nutrition science into practical guidance. As the founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care, she helps bridge gaps between evidence and client decision-making in pet nutrition. 

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:20) Introduction
(01:48) Guest background
(04:17) Client types
(07:30) Information overload
(11:30) Evidence pyramid
(23:21) Marketing terms
(32:27) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Tonje Dominguez, Director of Specialty Animal Nutrition Products at Aker Qrill Company, and Knut Heggen, SVP Qrill Pet Sales at Aker Qrill Company, explain how krill functions as a nutritional ingredient for dog and cat diets. They discuss sustainable Antarctic harvesting, phospholipid omega-3 bioavailability, and functional nutrients supporting skin, mobility, cognition, and metabolic health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Krill contains multiple valuable nutrients, including phospholipid omega-3, choline, marine proteins, nucleotides, and functional peptides, creating a single ingredient capable of delivering several nutritional benefits across species." – Tonje Dominguez

Meet the guests:
Tonje Dominguez is Director of Specialty Animal Nutrition Products at Aker Qrill Company with more than 25 years of experience in animal nutrition, feed technology, and ingredient development across the pet food and human nutrition sectors.
Knut Heggen is Senior Vice President of Qrill Pet Sales at Aker Qrill Company with over 25 years of leadership in global pet nutrition markets, specializing in commercial strategy, product development, and international growth across veterinary and retail channels.

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:26) Introduction
(10:52) Krill sustainability explained
(17:26) Nutritional value overview
(18:54) Phospholipid omega-3
(21:33) Anti-inflammatory effects
(27:34) Krill meal formulation
(36:05) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Amy Farcas, Owner and Founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care, discusses the communication gap between veterinarians and pet owners around nutrition. She explains levels of evidence, bias in pet food marketing, and how education empowers informed decisions. Dr. Farcas also shares insights on homemade diet formulation and quality evaluation. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Talking about nutrition is a vital key to building relationships that truly work in veterinary medicine and pet care decision-making."

Meet the guest: Dr. Amy Farcas earned her DVM and MS in Nutritional Biology and became a DACVIM Nutrition specialist. Her research focused on dietary fiber in pet food, and she has served in academia, mentoring veterinary students in clinical nutrition. As Founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care, she works to make evidence-based nutrition accessible and practical for veterinarians and pet owners. 

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:17) Introduction
(05:59) Nutrition communication gap
(10:31) Levels of evidence
(20:15) Critical evaluation skills
(24:42) Small vs large brands
(29:30) Homemade diet formulation
(32:33) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, our co-host Dr. Dennis Jewell, Adjunct Faculty Member at Kansas State University, explains the science behind palatability in pet food. He outlines testing methods, statistical considerations, ingredient quality, and practical strategies to improve acceptance in dogs and cats. Strengthen formulation decisions with science driven insights. Listen now on all major platforms!

“A monadic test evaluates whether sufficient intake occurs to maintain body weight and physiological needs under controlled feeding conditions.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Dennis Jewell earned his PhD in Cellular Physiology and Nutrition from The University of Georgia and built a distinguished career in pet nutrition research. He served as Fellow Nutrition Scientist at Hill’s Pet Nutrition and is now Adjunct Faculty at Kansas State University. His work focuses on optimizing canine and feline health through evidence based nutrition science. He also serves as co host of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show. 

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What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:18) Introduction
(06:37) Monadic testing explained
(07:42) Two bowl comparison
(14:23) Statistical power factors
(16:20) Facility versus home
(18:42) Testing early development
(26:51) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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