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Current Projects

Year Project Sponsor
2000-01 Blood Vitamin C concentrations in dogs as affected by supplementation BASF Corporation
2001-02 Synbiotics in pet nutrition Alltech, Inc.
2001-02 Acidifier efficacy for cats Jones-Hamilton
2001-02 Chicory oligosaccharides and mannanoligosaccharides in dog nutrition Nestlé
2001-02 Fructans of varying molecular weight and their nutritional effects Orafti
2001-02 Stabilized rice bran as an ingredient in dog diets RiceX Company
2002-03 Spray dried plasma and red blood cells as ingredients in dog diets American Protein Corporation
2002-03 Canine nutritional genomics (with Dr. Lawrence Schook) AniGenics, Inc.
2002-03 Effects of selected corn hybrids on digestibility and fermentability in the dog ExSeed Genetics L.L.C. (BASF Plant Science)
2002-03 Protein source evaluations using dogs The Iams Company
2002-03 Novel glucose polymer utilization by humans and dogs Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories
2002-03 Effects of selected corn hybrids on digestibility and fermentability in the dog ExSeed Genetics L.L.C. (BASF)
2002-03 Protein source evaluation using dogs The Iams Company
2002-03 Novel glucose polymerization by humans and dogs Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories
2003-08 Functional food ingredient effects on canine nutrition and health Hatch
2003-04 Determination of the effect of lactoferrin supplementation on digestibility and gastrointestinal microbial ecology of ileal cannulated dogs Roche Vitamins
2003-04 Effects of commercial diet composition on ileal and total tract nutrient digestibility by dogs Massey University in New Zealand
2003-04 Determination of the effect of lactoferrin supplementation on digestibility and gastrointestinal microbial ecology of ileal cannulated dogs DSM
2004-07 Value-added carbohydrates present in co-products of the ethanol industry ADM/DOE
2004-06 Niche fish protein hydrolysates for use in dog diets USDA and Green Earth Industries
2004-06 Evaluation of resistant starches by dogs Nestle-Purina Petcare
2004-06 A high mannose yeast cell wall as an ingredient in dog diets Lesaffre Yeast Corp.
2004-06 Evaluation of organic zinc sources in puppy diets Zinpro Corp.
2004-06 Evaluation of amino acid complexes by dogs Novus Int'l
2005-06 The impact of infant formula components on fecal microflora and fecal attributes using a weanling pig model Wyeth
2005-06 Prebiotic activity of resistant maltodextrin Matsutani Chemical Company
2005-06 Identification of compounds with biological and nutraceutical activity in huitlacoche (Ustilago maydis) galls produced in several genotypes of maize Creole (Zea mays) and hybrid US-AID-TIES program
2005-07 Digestive tolerance, glycemic response, dietary fiber proxy effects, and prebiotic activity of novel carbohydrates Tate & Lyle
2005-08 Digestive tolerance, glycemic response, dietary fiber proxy effects, and prebiotic activity of novel carbohydrates Tate & Lyle
2005-08 Metabolic fate of glucoraphanin from cooked broccoli USDA-NRI
2005-10 Defining the nutritional requirements of the developing intestinal ecosystem Bristol Myers Squibb
2005-10 Defining the nutritional requirements of the developing intestinal ecosystem Bristol Myers Squibb
2006-07 Unique fiber and protein streams from ethanol production and their use in companion animal diets Quality Technology Int'l
2006-07 Evaluation of unique fiber and protein sources from ethanol production Quality Technology Int’l, Inc.
2006-07 Beta-glucan content of select streams resulting from the production of ethanol from corn ADM
2006-07 Nutritional, microbiological, and immunological evaluations of two yeast-based ingredients in adult dog diets Embria Health Services (Diamond V Mills)
2006-07 In vitro digestion of an oral health treat for dogs Penford Food Ingredients Co. and Jakks Pacific and Dad's Pet Care
2006-07 In vitro digestion methodology comparisons Cargill
2006-08 Utilization of fructooligosaccharides by senior cats Orafti
2006-08 Protein catabolites in the large bowel of dogs as affected by dietary inclusion of short-chain and long-chain fructooligo-saccharides GTC Nutrition
2006-10 Fermentation characateristics of purified high mannan substrates obtained from wood by chickens, pigs, and dogs Temple-Inland
2006-11 Kraft Professorship funding Kraft Foods
2007-08 Fish protein quality in relation to mammalian and avian proteins USDA
2007-08 Fermentation patterns of select co-products produced from corn-to-ethanol processes ADM
2007-09 Fermentation profiles and prebiotic indices of whole grains, whole grain components, fructans, and fructan blends General Mills
2007-09 Effects of novel carbohydrate ingredients on carbohydrate and fat absorption using the dog model Abbott Nutrition
2007-09 Resistant starch as a dietary fiber proxy in pet foods Penford
2007-10 Feeding the human gut microbiota with health-enhancing carbohydrates C-FAR
2008-09 Giant panda dietary selection and bamboo nutrient composition: Implications for panda health The Memphis Zoo and The Morris Animal Foundation
2008-09 Prebiotic potential of carbohydrate-phenolic complexes in dogs Temple-Inland