Not exact matches
At the very least, staffers should learn how to read
pet food labels, understand ingredients and make sense of the guaranteed
analysis.
The guaranteed
analysis is the
pet food's version of the Nutrition Facts.
According to the AAFCO, all
pet food labels need guaranteed
analysis on the label to explain nutrient content.
Most people buying
food in a
pet store will just glance at the guaranteed
analysis to see these figures.
-- The guaranteed
analysis on a
pet food label provides you with the minimum or maximum levels of four key nutrients: crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, and moisture.
For example, the guaranteed
analysis for a
pet food product might indicate a minimum of 21 % protein, 12.5 % fat, 3.0 % fiber, and 10 % moisture.
Because different
pet foods have different moisture contents, the guaranteed
analysis can be a little misleading.
When shopping for high - protein, gluten - free cat
food you need to pay attention to two key parts of the
pet food label — the guaranteed
analysis and the ingredients list.
Vital Essentials have their very own USDA certified and inspected
pet food facility with a comprehensive HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Food Safety Program developed in collaboration with Kansas State Univers
food facility with a comprehensive HACCP (Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Point)
Food Safety Program developed in collaboration with Kansas State Univers
Food Safety Program developed in collaboration with Kansas State University.
AAFCO regulations state that a
pet food manufacturer must provide not only a guaranteed
analysis on the
food label, but a list of ingredients presented in descending order with the ingredient with the most weight listed first.
The levels of nutrients listed in the guaranteed
analysis on the
pet food label are expressed on an «as fed» basis.
The Guaranteed
Analysis is basically the
pet food industry's version of the Nutrition Facts label that you find on human
food.
«Formulated to Meet» — This says that the formulation
analysis of the
food meets the AAFCO guidelines, but the
food did not pass or was not put through feeding trials to real
pets.
The authoritative source for ingredient lists and nutritional
analysis for any
pet food is always the
pet food manufacturer.
In the United States (and many other countries), companies are required to provide a guaranteed
analysis label for each package of
pet food.
In general, the guaranteed
analysis panel can be located on the back of
pet food packaging.
When comparing
pet food, the reported guaranteed
analysis must be converted to dry matter basis.
The numbers reported on the guaranteed
analysis panel of
pet food packaging is commonly refereed to as the as fed basis percentages.
This is why you need to review two other important parts of the
pet food label — the Guaranteed
Analysis and the Ingredients List.
When you are looking at different
pet foods, start by looking at the Guaranteed
Analysis.
The «guaranteed
analysis» statement found on
pet food labels was created nearly a century ago when some manufacturers used undesirable ingredients like sand or lime - stone to add weight to their
pet food.
Find the latest
pet food safety and quality articles, research and
analysis from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine to help
pet food manufacturers produce safe and healthy wet and dry dog and cat
food, understand how the latest
pet food regulations affect your operation, and stay up to date on the latest US and international
pet food recalls.
Find the latest dog, cat and companion animal health scientific research and news from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine to help
pet food manufacturers improve
pet health through
pet food ingredient, vitamin and mineral
analysis as well as information focusing on
pet diseases and palatability issues.
Find the latest articles, research and
analysis on
pet food extrusion, the most common way to make mass - quantity dry cat and dog
food products such as kibble, from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine.
Based on
analysis of data collected by more than 600 hospitals and clinics in 43 states, out of every 10,000 cats and dogs seen in Banfield clinics, three developed kidney failure during the time
pet food contaminated with melamine was on the market.
This spring's interactive
pet food workshop will feature six stations on palatability, sensory
analysis and consumer insights.
Learn the latest
analysis, research and marketing data from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine on wet and dry
pet food packaging trends for cans, pouches, paper bags and trays as well as packaging designs that appeal to
pet owners, how to successfully brand and rebrand dog and cat
food and how packaging is evolving with the market.
The science supporting the
pet food industry is based not on veterinary nutritional science but on the animal production science of livestock feed formulation that relies on simplistic ingredient
analysis and formulation as per the «Guaranteed Analysis» on pet food labels that shows the percentage of crude protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber
analysis and formulation as per the «Guaranteed
Analysis» on pet food labels that shows the percentage of crude protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber
Analysis» on
pet food labels that shows the percentage of crude protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber and ash.
Studies indicate that nutritional management using a therapeutic
food with high levels of omega - 3 fatty acids, and in particular EPA, helped improve the clinical signs of OA in dogs as measured by
pet owners, clinical orthopedic examination, and gait
analysis of ground reaction forces.
I love this brilliant, tongue - in - cheek
analysis of the niche marketing craze in
pet food.
AAFCO does not require any mention of calcium or phosphorus on a guaranteed
analysis but Wellness CORE gives a step forward and it's able to guarantee maximum levels which most
pet food brands don't mention.
Beyond the list of ingredients in
pet food, all U.S.
food and treat labels must also include a «Guaranteed
Analysis» on every package, which is similar to the nutrition facts panel found on human
food packaging.
You can, however, review the average nutrient
analyses of our
pet foods on our web site to see how the nutrient levels compare to a specific prescription diet.
Owners should be aware that the guaranteed
analysis on the bag of their
pet's
food will not change with variable formulation.
The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) regulations state that guaranteed
analysis is required to be on the
pet food label.
The alternative test is through laboratory
analysis, this tests the
pet food for appropriate nutrients levels required to maintain a healthy
pet.
This Fromm Dog
Food review and ingredient analysis will help you navigate shopping for dog food to find the perfect one for the pawtastic member of the family!IntroductionFromm Family Foods has been on the pet food supply market since 190
Food review and ingredient
analysis will help you navigate shopping for dog
food to find the perfect one for the pawtastic member of the family!IntroductionFromm Family Foods has been on the pet food supply market since 190
food to find the perfect one for the pawtastic member of the family!IntroductionFromm Family Foods has been on the
pet food supply market since 190
food supply market since 1904...
According to a new GfK
analysis,
pet food spending globally represents a roughly $ 70 billion industry, with nearly two - thirds of sales taking place in the U.S. and Europe.
The chapter begins by explaining the components of a
pet food label, including those statements that are required by law: • Product name • Net weight • Species for which the
food is intended • Manufacturer contact information • Guaranteed (chemical)
analysis • Ingredient list • Nutritional adequacy statement • Directions for use • Date code All
pet foods include protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
The main area of focus is the Guaranteed
Analysis (GA), which the states require to be printed on every container of
pet food.
Even though we might be able to decipher the
pet food label and find out the true percentage content of each of the ingredients, the «Guaranteed
Analysis» on the package or can does not guarantee the quality or source of the protein.
But in the final
analysis many of these
pet foods are not all that healthy.
The Guaranteed
Analysis on a
pet food label only lists maximums and minimums; this is NO indication of quality.
Nulo Chicken & Cod is a very good cat
food for a maintenance diet, but it doesn't list all the essential amino acids on their Guaranteed
Analysis, so I believe it's not suitable for feeding your
pet on a long term diet.
Based on this
analysis, our share of puppies and kittens is significantly higher than our share of older dogs and cats, reflecting the fact that BLUE is a younger brand with a shorter history and the strong brand loyalty in the
pet food industry.
Browsing the cognitive science journals online, I found a study suggesting that people regularly misapprehend the nature and effects of perturbation:
Peter A. White, «Naive
analysis of
food web dynamics: a study of causal judgement about complex physical systems,» in Cognitive Science; abstract at: