ISSUE FOCUS 50 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 idence-based nutrition. At the same time, advances in precision nutrition are allowing formulators to tailor nucleotide inclusion to specific life stages, breeds, or health conditions, opening the door to more targeted and responsive feeds. Sustainability remains a central driver of innovation in pet food. Researchers are exploring renewable marine ecosystems as potential sources of naturally occurring nucleotides, helping to build supply chains that are both traceable and responsibly managed. Together, these developments point to a future in which nucleotides play a key role in holistic, science-based formulations designed to support long-term health and resilience in pets. References 1. Rutherfurd-Markwick K.J., Hendriks W.H., Morel P.C.H., Thomas D.G. (2013). The potential for enhancement of immunity in cats by dietary supplementation. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 152(3–4), 333–340 2. Ding T., Song G., Liu X., Xu M., Li Y. (2021). Nucleotides as optimal candidates for essential nutrients in living organisms: A review. Journal of Functional Foods, 82, 104498 About Tonje Elisabeth Dominguez As Aker Qrill Company's Director of Speciality Animal Nutrition Products, Tonje Elisabeth Dominguez works with companion animal nutrition. Earlier in her career, she worked at Nordic supplements company Orkla Health for six years, first as a scientific advisor and later as R&D Manager. Furthermore, she has held various technical and nutritional roles in Hill`s Pet Nutrition EMEA for 13 years. She holds a master's degree from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and has frequently been an invited lecturer at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science
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