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PetFood PRO is the international magazine for executives and specialists in the manufacture of food for domestic animals – the pet food industry. The magazine focuses on food and delicacies for dogs, cats and other small animals, ornamental birds and fish, as well as animals kept in terrariums. We publish feature articles, reports and announcements about new ingredients, technology, equipment and processes, packaging machinery and materials as well as marketing trends and developments. Readers are executives, product developers and specialists in the pet food industry, including process and packaging engineers. PetFood PRO will be published in English. Circulation is worldwide, with an emphasis on important growth markets.

INGREDIENTS Poland: WEDA

INGREDIENTS Poland: WEDA Supplies Feeding System for Europe’s Largest Insect Breeding Facility Fly larvae as an efficient source of protein for the animal feed of the future WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp GmbH supplies the complete insect feeding system for the Polish feed producer HiProMine. The company from Robakowo near Poznań breeds insect-based proteins on an industrial scale using the black soldier fly. With WEDA’s new plant, 550 tonnes of substrate are produced and fed there every day. The technology creates a food chain in which the insect forms a bridge between plant waste and sustainable animal feed. Feeding the growing world population The use of the soldier fly as a feed insect can thus make an important contribution in the future to feeding the growing world population in a resource-saving way. Compared to other feedstuffs, insects are the only source of protein for which the raw material can be utilised one hundred percent. Moreover, no waste is produced during the manufacture of animal proteins. On the contrary: during their growth, the larvae feed exclusively on organic waste. The soldier fly Hermetia illucens is also characterized by extremely rapid development, with larvae fattening in about seven days. Photo: WEDA About WEDA For more than 80 years, the name WEDA has stood for innovation and consistency. Established as a company for the production of wood gas generators is WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp GmbH with 150 employees at the headquarters in Lutten, meanwhile world market leader in the field of liquid feeding. In its function as a full-service provider for modern pig farming, WEDA also looks after the areas of feeding technology and barn equipment also the segments air conditioning technology and liquid manure processing. With its broad dealer network, the company is represented in over 50 countries. Proven technologies of WEDA “In addition, the end products are free of antibiotics and genetically modified organisms,” argues WEDA product manager Jens Feldhaus in favor of expanding the breeding method. In the insect feeding systems of HiProMine, the proven technologies of WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp are used for this purpose. Inexpensive, nutrient-rich and ecological protein source Insect-based feeds are currently already approved for domestic animals, poultry, pigs and aqua-culture. If the technology becomes established worldwide, insects have the potential to become an inexpensive, nutrient-rich and ecological protein source for all animal feed. Prof. Dr. hab. Damian Jozefiak, one of the founders of HiProMine and professor at the Poznań University of Life Sciences, is very satisfied with the prospects and the cooperation so far: “With WEDA, we have found exactly the right technology partner who offers us the production security we need for the sustainable de-velopment of this business field,” he sums up. For more information www.hipromine.com/petfood https://insect.weda.de/en 24 Technology & Marketing

High Protein Dog Food: How Much Protein is Too Much? by Kasey Dunn, Co-Founder HOPE Pet Food, Canada INGREDIENTS With so many options out there, how can we know what’s the best for our furry family members? It’s no secret that high protein dog food is a huge trend, but that led us to question: is there such a thing as too much protein? If so, how much is too much? We asked our pet nutrition specialist to do a deep dive into the research to tell us more. So bear with us, this one gets a little science-heavy – but we think it’s worth it! As a pet parent, we want you to be empowered with as much knowledge as possible to help you navigate the challenge of finding your bff the best diet for them. First off we know that sometimes the best option isn’t so clear. This is especially true when it comes to the amount of protein in pet food! What we know Commercial dog foods have different amounts of crude protein, ranging from 18% to over 60%! What may surprise you is that the ideal range of protein required for a healthy adult dog hasn’t been determined. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and the European pet food industry (FEDIAF) recommend a minimum crude protein concentration of 18.0% on a dry matter (DM) basis for adult maintenance dog food 1-2 . These associations have minimums, but there is no clear “best” concentrations or even an upper limit suggested. So, how do pet owners choose what’s best for their dogs? With no concrete answers from associations, let’s look at some factors and how protein levels can affect our dog. The Canine Microbiome You may have heard of the microbiome before. Well, like you or I, our dogs also have a gut microbiome. This wonderful microscopic world inside us is known to influence our health but to what extent remains to be established. However, what we do know is that it does have some degree of influence. Studies have investigated the effects of high protein levels on the canine microbiome (Yay!), the bad news is not a lot of studies have looked into a range of protein levels. This makes it hard to gain any concrete answers. But, here’s what we do know: Studies looking into high protein levels found that high dietary protein leads to increases in fecal pH along with metabolites like branched-chain fatty acids (BCFAs) and indole sulfates in dogs 3–7 . Issue 2 2022 25

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