BACKGROUND INFORMATIONDental stick extrusion utilizes various ingredients to form the ideal texture and quality product. Alternative ingredients to enhance or impact texture, palatability and/or plaque removal can be useful to […]
Spray Dried Plasma in Pet Food – The Multiple Functions Of a Unique Ingredient, Part 4
Read part 4 of the article by Dr. Ricardo Souza Vasconcellos on “Spray Dried Plasma in Pet Food: The Multiple Functions of a Unique Ingredient” published in All Pet Food […]
APC Recognized for Sustainability Leadership by IFEEDER
Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), in partnership with ISU, has undertaken an initiative to define and document the critical importance of sustainability in the animal food industry. This […]
Pet Nutrition: Enhancing Immune Health & Palatability with Cravings
Cravings is a hydrolyzed ingredient derived from porcine plasma, specifically designed to enhance both the palatability and overall health of pets. […]
Animal Wellness Blog: Plasma for Dogs and Cats: The #1 Ingredient to Look For!
Plasma may not be a pet food ingredient you’re familiar with, but it could be in your dog’s or cat’s food right now—and for good reason! Let’s learn more about […]
Innovative Veterinary Care Journal Blog: Inflammation and the Role of Plasma in Canine and Feline Diets
A new whitepaper from APC explores the link between inflammation and negative health impacts and the role of dietary plasma in supporting whole-body health for dogs and cats. […]
Discover the Latest Pet Food Podcast Episode with Dr. Nathan Fastinger Exploring Functional Proteins
EPISODE 36: What role do functional protein ingredients currently play in pet food formulation?Host Lindsay Beaton and Dr. Nathan Fastinger, president of Dr. Fast Pet Food Consulting, explore the types […]
Spray Dried Plasma in Pet Food – The Multiple Functions Of a Unique Ingredient, Part 2 & 3
By Ricardo Souza Vasconcellos – APC Because of the biological characteristics of spray dried animal plasma (SDAP), which is produced by separating the blood fractions, this ingredient has a high […]
Technological Benefits Associated with the Use of Spray-Dried Animal Plasma in Fish-Based Chunks for Canned Pet Food
Fish and fish by-products are used for their nutritional value, supplying quality protein in pet foods. However, handling, processing, and storing these raw materials can present challenges in maintaining their […]
“Helping Pets Thrive With Plasma-Powered Products”
Join our very own Dr. Joy Campbell and other industry leaders at this year’s NASC Annual Conference, May 21st-23rd. Presentations will include information on the latest pet products, pet health […]