Prebiotics and probiotics have emerged as a promising strategy for improving quality of animal nutrition, offering potential benefits such as enhanced nutrient absorption, immune function, and disease resistance in both feed and pet food.
What scientific evidence supports the benefits of pre- and probiotics for animals? How do companies select and formulate prebiotic and probiotic strains tailored to different animal species and production environments? How to ensure product quality and efficacy? What challenges exists in integrating pre- and probiotics into existing formulation, biosecurity protocols, and regulatory compliance? In overall, how can this contribute to animal welfare?
Presentations:
– A review on usage, functionality and health benefits of soluble, insoluble and fermentescible fibers in pet nutrition. Examples with corn dextrin, pea hulls, potato pulp and pea internal fiber. (Laure Darras)
