Pet foods Flashcards
(24 cards)
what goes into formulating rations (6)
- describe the animal
- describe the nutrient requirement
- describe the feedstuffs
- describe the feed deliver system
- describe the ration/diet
- describe the results
what should diet hx include at a minimum (3)
- what type
- how much
- how often
define: complete
all nutrients present and bioavailable
define: balanced
feeding to meet the pet’s energy requirement –> requirements for non-energy nutrients will automatically be met (and provided in correct amount)
what does the label - information panel include (7)
- nutritional statement (adequacy claim)
- basis of nutrition claim
- ingredient list
- guaranteed analysis
- manufacturer/distributor name and address
- feeding directions
- universal product code (UPC)
min % beef for “all beef/100% beef”
95%
min % meat for “beef and chicken”
95% total, min 3% chicken
min % for beef diner/beef and rice formula
25% beef (beef + rice total with min 3% of that rice)
min % for beef flavor
no minimum requirement
what is formulation method
- diet formulated to meet nutritional levels established by AAFCO dog/cat nutrition profile for (life stage)
- calculation or lab analysis
- no animal studies
what does calculation method or lab analysis not consider
digestibility or nutrient availability
feeding trial method
- maintenance for healthy adult dogs
- food is sole source of nutrition
- minimum 26 weeks (6 months)
- PE at beginning and end, body weight weekly, bloodwork beginning/middle/end
- can’t have any abnormal values
when is the nutrition adequacy claim put on foods
- mandatory on all complete foods
- mandatory on Rx diets even if only for intermittent use
- optional on treats
- mandatory on all meat diets (intermittent use)
what percent of calories from treats is ok
less than or equal to 5%
define: nutrient
substance that must be consumed in the diet to provide a source of energy, substrate for growth, or substrate to regulate growth/metabolism/energy production
define: ingredient
the means to achieve nutritional and palatability goals (may supply a nutrient, many nutrients, or none)
do living organisms require nutrients or ingredients
nutrients
how are ingredients listed
in descending order by weight
what grains are used for protein
corn gluten meal, soybean meal
what are 5 common carbohydrate sources
corn, rice, barley, sorghum, potato
what are 3 common fat sources
animal fat, fish oil, vegetable oil
what is required on guaranteed/proximate analysis
protein (min), fat (min), fiber (max), moisture (max)
how is guaranteed analysis reported
as-fed basis
fat content (dmb) when moisture 12%, fat 17%
DM = 100-12 = 88%dm 17/88 = 19.3% fat (dry matter basis)
