Watch on demand now to learn how sorghum fits into modern pet food formulations.
Sorghum’s use in pet food, primarily dog and cat foods, is on the rise as pet food manufacturers are continually looking for high-quality ingredients to incorporate into pet food and treat formulations. This ancient grain has a low glycemic index, is naturally gluten-free, and rich in antioxidants. Sorghum also has quality proteins when complemented with sources rich in lysine. In this exclusive webinar, Dr. Julia Pezzali, a companion animal nutritionist at Iowa State University, and Guy Allen, an ag economist with Kansas State University, will discuss the functionality and attributes that make sorghum a sought-after ingredient for today's pet foods, as well as the pricing and movement of the commodity grain in the United States.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How sorghum fits into modern pet food formulations.
- The functionality and benefits of sorghum in pet food.
- Sorghum marketing and shipping logistics.
This webinar is sponsored by United Sorghum Checkoff and presented by Petfood Industry.
Speaker Info:
Dr. Julia Pezzali, assistant professor in companion animal nutrition, Iowa State University
Dr. Julia Pezzali has a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from the University of Guelph and an MSc in Grain Science from Kansas State University, where she developed high-value treats for dogs using sorghum crisps. She is currently an Assistant Professor in companion animal nutrition at Iowa State University. Her research program focuses on investigating the impact of novel ingredients, processing conditions, and nutritional interventions on the nutrient digestion and metabolism of dogs and cats.
Guy Allen, Senior Economist for the International Grains Program Institute, Kansas State University
Guy Allen serves as the Senior Economist for the International Grains Program Institute at Kansas State University. In this role, he provides technical and research-based training and programs on supply chains, commodity markets, and the risk management of agricultural commodities benefiting industry professionals globally.