ANSC 2060 : Exam 1 Highlights
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Large economic impact: 2/3 homes have a pet. James corbin - extruding/enrobing: extruding pet foods, made foods safer, high heat and pressure kills off microbes, extends shelf life, made foods more palatable, enrobing, end of extruding, extends shelf life. Food is coated with a clear coat: all dog and cat food are extruded today. Semi moist foods: example: beggin strips, pet industry regulation. Nas: national academy of sciences, advisors too the us government. Science and technology: national research council, provide technological and scientific information on nutrition-related topics. Aafco: association of american feed control officials, governing body for labeling foods, assures that diets meet standards. Formulation method used more than feeding trials: pet supplies. Environmental enrichment important now for all species: animal rights vs. Fundamentally animals having the same rights as humans. Animal welfare: concern that all animals are treated well, vets concern. Animal welfare act: promotion of the physiological well-being of non human primates and for exercise for dogs.
