NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2025 13 Alltech announced the publication of a new white paper titled “Dietary biotics: Strategies to optimize pet intestinal health and wellbeing” by Dr. Richard Murphy, Director of Research at Alltech, and Dr. Karina Horgan, Research Group Director of Alltech’s biology division. The new white paper explores the role of pre-, pro- and postbiotics in supporting pet gut health and wellness. The paper highlights the growing importance of gut health in companion animal nutrition, emphasizing the link between a balanced microbiome and overall wellbeing. "The microbiome plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption, immune function and disease resistance," says Dr. Murphy. "By incorporating targeted dietary biotics into pet nutrition, we can positively influence gut health, mitigate the effects of harmful pathogens and improve overall pet wellbeing." A well-balanced intestinal microbiome is essential for digestion, immune response, and maintaining a healthy gut barrier. When gastrointestinal (GI) health is compromised, nutrient digestion and absorption are affected and susceptibility to disease is heightened. The paper details how specific biotic interventions — prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics — can support a healthy gut ecosystem, ensuring improved digestive health, stronger immunity and enhanced resilience against pathogens. Read more>> New white paper highlights role of dietary biotics in pet gut health
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