This episode was recorded at the Pet Food Collab in Manhattan, Kansas, where Scott turned over hosting duties to Dr. Altom. In this Student Showcase with Kansas State University, we highlight the energy and passion of students in the field.
Episode 17: Student Showcase with Kansas State University
🎧 Episode Overview
The guests introduce themselves and talk a little about their research. Amelia is a MS student, and Katelyn and Larissa are working on their PhDs in the pet food program at K-State. Katelyn is researching raw versus thermally processed diets, looking at nutrient losses, oxidative stress, inflammation and immunomarkers. Larissa had two main projects: one to evaluate dry bakery products as an ingredient in extruded dog diets, and the other used a pine oil rich in resin acids at two different levels. Both projects evaluated gut health. Amelia’s research is looking at betaine supplementation in cats. She has a preliminary trial complete and is working on developing an indirect calorimetry system for her next project. (2:25) As you listen, you’ll notice this is truly a Student Showcase, happening in collaboration with Kansas State University.
Dr. Altom asks the students what they want to do after they graduate and what kind of work they’re interested in pursuing. He follows up with a question about how industry could be more involved or if there is something missing from the students’ programs that industry could provide. (11:59) In this segment, new ideas emerge as the Student Showcase hosted with Kansas State University continues to inspire discussion.
Lastly, Dr. Altom asks what advice each student would give to a high school student or college freshman who has an interest in pets, knowing what they know now. (19:16) To summarize, there is meaningful advice from this Kansas State University Student Showcase for any future students.
Conclusion
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