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Kibble with microbial proteins appeals to cats and dogs in new study

In a new study, cats and dogs showed a short-term preference for kibble containing some protein derived from microorganisms over kibble containing only standard animal-derived protein. Ally Motta de Matos and A.L.B. Cruz of MicroHarvest—an European company that produces protein ingredients through fermentation, with pet food as its first market—present these findings in the open-access journal…

Kibble with microbial proteins appeals to cats and dogs in new study

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