AVALIAÇÃO DAS RAÇÕES SECAS SUBMETIDAS A ACONDICIONAMENTO SEMELHANTE AO PRATICADO EM RESIDÊNCIAS
AVALIAÇÃO DAS RAÇÕES SECAS SUBMETIDAS A ACONDICIONAMENTO SEMELHANTE AO PRATICADO EM RESIDÊNCIAS
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8192409044
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Palavras-chave: standard, premium e super premium.
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Keywords: KEYWORDS: standard, premium and super premium.
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Abstract: This study aimed to compare the nutritional values declared on the labels of nine brands of dry dog food with the actual values obtained through laboratory analysis. Two 15-kilogram packages of each type of dog food, identified as A and B, from two categories (standard, premium, and super premium) were acquired. Collections were repeated at 15-day intervals up to 60 days post-opening, simulating the daily removal of 100 grams. Duplicate sampling and laboratory analyses of Dry Matter, Mineral Matter, Crude Protein, Ether Extract, and Crude Fiber were performed. The results indicated small variations in the labels and exposure time, with protein levels above the recommended minimums. However, premium and super premium foods showed possible impacts on animal health due to higher crude fiber levels and lower ether extract compared to the values declared by the manufacturers.
- Emilia de Paiva Porto
- Petronio Pinheiro Porto
- Marcos Augusto Alves da Silva
- Liza Ogawa
- Ana Paula Millet Evangelista dos Santos
- Claudia Yurika Tamehiro
- Rafael Antonio Sbardella
- Mariely Aparecida Pereira dos Santos
- Gabriela Briganti Silva
