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Vitamin E for Dobermans: Not a Casual Add-On
Nutrition and Integrative Care Marie-Luise Smith Nutrition and Integrative Care Marie-Luise Smith

Vitamin E for Dobermans: Not a Casual Add-On

Vitamin E is not some fringe idea in nutrition science and veterinary care, it is an important nutrient in human and canine diets. However, short of the treatment of diagnosed deficiencies, the general vitamin and mineral evidentiary landscape looks sparse for routine supplementation’s benefits for human, but even more so canine health.

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The End of the AAFCO-FDA Memorandum of Understanding: What Could This Mean for Pet Owners and the Pet Food Industry?
Nutrition and Integrative Care Marie-Luise Smith Nutrition and Integrative Care Marie-Luise Smith

The End of the AAFCO-FDA Memorandum of Understanding: What Could This Mean for Pet Owners and the Pet Food Industry?

oday, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) released an interesting statement. On October 1, 2024, a longstanding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between AAFCO and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will expire, ending a 17-year agreement that outlines the roles and responsibilities of both organizations in defining animal feed ingredients, raising significant concerns about the future of pet food regulation and the interests of end consumers.

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