Research will look at how to maximize the sorghum crop and ingredient attributes for human food applications.

The ingredient can help processors meet demands for varying textures in pet food and treats.

Eric Altom, Alan Gunderson and Keith Epperson were all recognized by the American Feed Industry Association at its board of directors meeting.

Samuel Kiprotich, a Ph.D. student at Kansas State University, shared his research on the topic at AFIA’s 2022 Pet Food Conference.

How Kansas State University, Texas A&M, the University of Guelph, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and North Carolina State University contribute to industry advancements.

The weeklong virtual course will cover all areas of commercial dog and cat food product development and production. 

The 30 students are fellows in the university’s Center for Risk Management Education and Research.

The partnership will focus on sustainable animal health practices, disease prevention and treatment, and microbiome research.

Balchem will host its inaugural online Student Research Showcase on March 16, including three Pet Food Program students from Kansas State University.