Real Science Exchange - Companion Animal
By Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health
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Welcome to our Balchem Pet Food series—the podcast that opens up the bag and looks at what really goes into better pet nutrition. In this introductory video, you’ll meet the experts and the science behind Balchem’s ingredient solutions, and hear how they’re used by formulators to support digestion, skin & coat, energy metabolism, and overall well being. Subscribe to follow along as we unpack the latest research, practical formulation tips, and stories from across the pet food industry.
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Circular Nutrition: Unlocking the Value of Upcycled Ingredients in Pet Food
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Student Showcase: North Carolina State University
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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Feline Nutrition Report
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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Flexible Feeding: Alternative Pet Foods and Value Propositions with Shannon Landry, Packaged Facts
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Student Showcase: Mississippi State with Charis Waters
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Step Into the Future - AI with Johanna Ballesteros, SWARM Engineering and Guests
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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The Changing U.S. Regulatory Landscape for Pet Food with Dana Brooks of Pet Food Institute
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Pet Food Collab: Student Showcase with guests Amelia Huebsch, Katelyn Bailey-Wisnieski, Larissa Koulicoff, and Dr. Julia Pezzali, Kansas State University
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Pet Nutrition & Innovation with guest: Dr. Julia Pezzali, Kansas State University; William Henry, Extru-Tech, Inc. and Julianne Maze, Instinct Pet Food
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May 28, 2026 |
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The Value of Academia & Industry Collaboration: How to Build Lasting, Impactful Connections for Mutual Support with Guests: Dr. Melissa Weber, Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition; Leah Lambrakis, Simmons Pet Food; Dr. Jane Schuh and Rachelle Banwart, KSU
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May 14, 2026 |
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From Concept to Bowl: Translating Vision Into a Successful New Product to Market with guests Leah Lambrakis, Simmons Pet Food and Dr. James Templeman, Primal Pet Foods
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Processing & Artificial Intelligence with guests Jay Pokorny, Extru-Tech, Inc.; Allison Blomme, Kansas State University; Scott Sutton, Muenster Pet
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Ingredient Approval Pathways with guests: Dr. Kathy Gross, Dr. Haley Larson and Dr. Garret Ashabranner, Kansas State University
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Marketing, Economics & Consumer Behavior with guests Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan, Kansas State University; Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr., Kansas State University and Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, Watt Global Media
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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University Spotlight: Kansas State University: Dr. Julia Guazzelli Pezzali, Kansas State University; Nayara Soares, Kansas State University; Amelia Huebsch, Kansas State
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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University Spotlight: Auburn University; Guests: Dr. Jessica Starkey, Auburn University; Leila Silvia, Auburn University; Ileana Berganza, Auburn University
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Insect protein in pet food: Assessing consumer perceptions, knowledge & willingness to pay; Guests: Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Kansas State University; Dr. Kathy Gross, Kansas State University; Co-host: Dr. Bob Mason, Balchem
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Innovating pet nutrition: Combating the pet obesity epidemic with new food approaches & ingredients; Guests: Dr. Kathy Gross, Kansas State University; Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Kansas State University; Co-host: Nicole Hill, MarketPlace
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Novel Proteins & Today's Pet Parents: What's Next? Guests: Nicole Hill, MarketPlace; Allison Burdick, Pet Sustainability Coalition; Co-host: Dr. Bob Mason, Balchem
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Sustainability & Nutrition Considerations for Supplementing Omega-3s in Companion Animal Diets with Dr. Alexandra Rankovic, University of Guelph; Jim Lamancusa, Pet Sustainability Coalition
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Exploring Fresh African Game Meat in Pet Food for a Novel, Sustainable Approach to Nutrition: Guests: Angelique Myburgh, Montego Pet Nutrition; Gail Tavill, OSI Group; Co-host: Dr. Eric Altom, Balchem
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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2025 Pet Economic Report with Guests Diana Rosero-Pena, Bloomberg Intelligence; Nicole Hill, Nextin Research by MarketPlace
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Real Science Exchange- Companion Animal Podcast Introduction
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Oct 28, 2025 |