Dr. Charles Starkey: Sustainable Pet Foods | Ep. 30

Delving into the pet food industry, we examine the delicate equilibrium between sustainability and nutrition, paving the way for healthier futures for our pets. This episode features Dr. Charles Starkey, who sheds light on the industry's transformative approaches to sustainability and nutritional excellence. We invite you to explore the latest trends and innovative methods shaping the future of pet food production."Rendering transforms animal by-products into high-quality, nutritious pet food ingredients, enhancing sustainability."What you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:29) Introduction(02:59) Importance of animal product ingredients in pet nutrition(09:48) Creating value for pets with quality ingredients(12:41) Economic and nutritional value of co-products(19:40) Complementary ingredients for optimal pet nutrition(21:10) Rendering and its role in sustainability(26:00) The final questionsMeet the guest: Meet Dr. Charles Starkey, a renowned animal nutritionist currently at Gowans Feed Consulting. With a rich educational background, he earned his BS and MS degrees in Agriculture from Arkansas State University, followed by a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Kansas State University. Dr. Starkey's expertise extends beyond academia; at Auburn University, he contributed significantly as an Assistant Professor, teaching animal feed manufacturing and poultry production while leading research in pet food, feed manufacturing, nutrition, and gastrointestinal physiology.The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Trouw Nutrition* Kemin- Innovafeed- ProAmpac- Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition- ICC- ADMAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Pet Food Science PodcastLinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast