Pulse Check: What Are Anti-Nutrient Factors, And Are They Hurting Your Pet’s Health?

You may have heard some grain-based pet food ingredients like peas, lentils, and legumes carry anti-nutrient factors (ANFs) that interfere with a pet’s ability to absorb essential nutrients. But did you know there are tried-and-true methods of mitigating ANFs during processing? Tune in to hear from Kansas State University Professor, Dr. Julia Pezzali and the BSM Partners Research Team as they break down the science behind ANFs, pet food formulation, and how common pet food manufacturing processes can help industry professionals address this issue.Helpful LinksBSM Partners' digestibility research: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/six-month-study-found-both-grain-inclusive-and-grain-free-canine-diets-had-no-negative-effect-on-digestibility-301914014.htmlWant to learn more about prebiotic fiber in pet food? We have you covered: https://bsmpartners.net/insights/prebiotics-in-pet-food/Recent vitamin D recalls in pet foods: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/vitamin-d-toxicity-dogs#:~:text=Food%20Complaint.-,Dog%20Food%20Products%20Recalled%20for%20Excessive%20Vitamin%20D,-In%20February%202023Show Notes00:00 – Introduction03:15 – Demystifying the Kibble-Making Process05:28 – What a Pet Food Ingredient List Can (And Can’t) Tell You07:52 – What in the World is an Anti-Nutrient Factor (ANF)?11:25 – Why Not Just Avoid Ingredients with ANFs?12:15 – How BSM Partners Designed Diets for This Study12:58 – The Sampling Process: Good Things Come in Three’s15:40 – The Cost of Research Can Be a Challenge18:31 – Which ANFs Did BSM Partners Test For?19:02 – Mycotoxins and Biogenic Amines20:36 – The Scoop of Fiber: A Blessing or a Curse?25:22 – But What About Digestibility?27:36 – The Value of Testing Raw Pet Food Ingredients30:22 – Advice from Board-Certified PhD Animal Nutritionists32:06 – Advice from a Veterinary Expert33:51 – Putting the Pet Food Puzzle Together35:21 – Certified True: The Stamp of Excellence37:05 – Dr. Clark Breaks Down Key Takeaways from The Episode38:53 – Conclusion and Farewell

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