Publication Type
Conference Paper
Journal Name
British Journal of Nutrition
Publication Date
Volume
106
Conference Name
Waltham International Nutritional Sciences Symposium
Conference Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Conference Date
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Abstract
The safety of the food supply is a subject of intense interest to consumers, particularly as a result of large scale outbreaks that involve hundreds and sometimes thousands of consumers. During the last decade this concern about food safety has expanded to include the diets of companion animals as a result of several incidences of chemical toxicities and infectious disease transmission. This has led to increased research into the causes and controls for these hazards for both companion animals and their owners. The following summary provides an introduction to the issues, challenges, and new tools being developed to ensure that commercial pet foods are both nutritious and safe.