Scavenging species around the world are not known for being particular about their food. Whether they are northern hemisphere wolverines or sub-Saharan African spotted hyenas, for a scavenger any animal or bird carcass is a meal, but a study published recently in the journal Ecology & Evolution has found […]
New approach to managing cat allergens
In a world first, Purina scientists have identified a proactive way to significantly reduce active levels of the major cat allergen, Fel d1, at its source in cats’ saliva. The breakthrough has been incorporated into a new range of cat food released in Australia, Purina Pro Plan LiveClear, shown to […]
What we know about the public’s level of concern for farm animal welfare in food production in developed countries
Population growth and rising consumption of meat, dairy, eggs and fish are forcing the world to face the intersecting challenges of how to sustainably feed a population expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, while also controlling the impact of food production on the planet, on people and on animals. […]