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Application Of Encapsulated Lactic Acid To Control The Growth And Multiplication Of Salmonella Enterica In Raw Meat-Based Diets For Dogs, Samuel Kiprotich, Eric Altom, Robert Mason, Charles G. Aldrich Jan 2021

Application Of Encapsulated Lactic Acid To Control The Growth And Multiplication Of Salmonella Enterica In Raw Meat-Based Diets For Dogs, Samuel Kiprotich, Eric Altom, Robert Mason, Charles G. Aldrich

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Antimicrobial interventions currently being applied to control foodborne pathogens in raw meat-based diets (RMBDs) for dogs are rare and costly, and yet their demand keeps rising. The objective of this study was to determine the antimicrobial efficacy of encapsulated lactic acid challenged againstSalmonella entericainoculated in model RMBD. Nutritionally complete model RMBDs were prepared with three levels of encapsulated lactic acid (1.0%, 2.0%, and 3.0%) and formed into approximately 100 g patties. Each treatment was replicated twice, and dilutions were plated in duplicate during microbial analysis. The negative control (NC) and positive control (PC) did not contain any lactic …


Comparison Of The Antifungal Efficacy Of Everwild And Citrus Extracts Challenged Against Aspergillus Flavus In Semi-Moist Pet Treats, Samuel Kiprotich, Janak Dhakal, Cynthia Rasmussen, Charles G. Aldrich Jan 2021

Comparison Of The Antifungal Efficacy Of Everwild And Citrus Extracts Challenged Against Aspergillus Flavus In Semi-Moist Pet Treats, Samuel Kiprotich, Janak Dhakal, Cynthia Rasmussen, Charles G. Aldrich

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

There are increasing requests by pet owners to pet food manufacturers to formulate diets with fewer synthetic additives in favor of more ‘natural’ and sustainably sourced substitutes. Pet owners believe that natural alternatives are healthier and offer longevity to their pets. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate and compare the antifungal efficacy of two natural products, fermented whey protein (EverWild; EV) and citrus extract essential oil, when challenged againstAspergillus flavusinoculated in semi-moist pet treats. Semi-moist treats generally contain moisture levels of 20–30%, which is ideal for mold proliferation. The experiment was completely randomized in design. …