A new study published by APC in collaboration with the University of Illinois examines how plasma affects nutrient digestibility, gut microbiota, fecal metabolites, and selected immune indicators in dogs.
APC has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study conducted with the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences evaluating how spray-dried plasma included in extruded kibble supports canine gut health and key immune indicators in adult canines.
The study, titled “Effects of spray-dried plasma on nutrient digestibility, fecal metabolites, microbiota, and immune and inflammatory biomarkers in adult dogs,” was published in the Journal of Animal Science.
Results showed statistically relevant shifts in fecal metabolite profiles, suggesting a beneficial modulation of the gut microbiota and potential support for overall gut health. These findings add to the growing body of evidence on plasma’s role in supporting gut health and whole-body wellness in dogs.
Key research highlights include:
• Study design and controls that isolate plasma’s contribution to gut health
• Exploration of the linear effects of plasma in canine diets
• Nutrient digestibility, fecal metabolites, microbiome and immune biomarker results relevant to canine gut health.
