Researchers test effects of precision fermentation-derived chicken protein on dogs' digestion

The team behind the study. Photo: Fred Zwicky

Pet Food

Study: Precision Fermentation-Derived Chicken Protein Has Beneficial Digestive Effects for Dogs

In a new study, scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign partnered with Bond Pet Foods to examine the effects of chicken protein produced using precision fermentation on the digestive health of dogs. First, Bond’s R&D team identified proteins that are highly abundant in the muscle tissues of chickens, and determined their DNA sequences. The DNA was inserted into the genome of brewer’s yeast to express the chicken protein, which …

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