Dr. David Harmon: Crafting Quality Pet Diets | Ep. 13

In the ever-expanding realm of pet food science, the focus extends beyond crafting appealing flavors for companion animals. At its core, this industry revolves around nutritional science, investigating how diverse diets impact pet health and wellness. Dr. David Harmon, a renowned authority in pet nutrition, takes center stage in this episode, shaping the present and future of pet nutrition. He delves into the current landscape and forthcoming prospects. Dr. Harmon addresses intricate pet food labels, weighs the merits and drawbacks of ingredients like soy, and pursues the goal of nutritionally balanced pet diets. Furthermore, he explores the emerging field of pet nutraceuticals and the challenges tied to research funding. "The importance of balancing ingredients to provide essential nutrients in pet food is a key consideration." What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(02:30) Introduction (05:45) Base principles of nutrition(07:14) Difficulty in pet nutrition space(07:59) Discussion on ingredient discrimination in pet food industry(09:59) Soy as a protein source(14:06) Discussion on nutraceuticals and botanicals(36:05) The final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. David HarmonExperience:Current: Professor at the University of KentuckyPast: Assistant Professor at the Kansas State UniversityBackground:Ph.D., Animal Science (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)M.Sc., Animal Science (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)B.Sc., Nutrition (Ohio State University)The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition- Kemin- ProAmpac- Trouw Nutrition𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Pet Food Science PodcastLinkedIn: The Pet Food Science Podcast