The Pet Food Science Podcast - #28 - Essential Oils in Pet Nutrition
Dec 21, 2023
Exploring essential oils in pet nutrition marks a significant shift in the pet food industry. As pet owners increasingly demand natural, health-enhancing ingredients, the investigation into substances like oregano oil offers substantial potential. This innovative approach could transform pet diets, focusing on holistic health and well-being. In this episode, Dr. Nayara Mota explores the unexplored aspects of essential oils in pet nutrition. An expert in the field, Dr. Mota provides groundbreaking insights on oregano oil's use and its effects on pet health, especially concerning gut microbiota modulation.
What you’ll learn:
- Defining essential oils and their properties
- Combining yeast cell walls with essential oils
- Impact of essential oils on pet palatability and diet
- Essential oils in different life stages of pets
- Other essential oils in pet nutrition
Meet the guest:
Dr. Nayara Mota, a distinguished veterinarian and Master in Veterinary Science, specializes in animal nutrition. After graduating from the Federal University of Parana, Brazil, Mota has honed her expertise in pet nutrition. Currently a Research and Development Analyst at BRF Pet, she focuses on innovative pet food formulations. Her academic journey includes an externship at DalPet, where she assisted in bromatological evaluations, showcasing her commitment to advancing pet health through nutritional excellence and research-driven practices in the dynamic field of pet food science.
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