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The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Dr. Alex Rankovic: What Horses Teach Us | Ep. 110

the pet food science podcast Jul 17, 2025

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Alex Rankovic from the University of Guelph discusses how equine nutrition expands the scope of companion animal research. She explains how feeding strategies in horses can inform best practices for dogs, cats, and even rabbits. She also highlights funding challenges, working animals, and sustainability in pet food. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

  • Feeding behavior insights
  • Equine vs. pet funding
  • Cross-species supplement use
  • Nutrition sustainability goals
  • Future exotic pet focus

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Alex Rankovic is a Research Associate in Companion Animal and Equine Nutrition at the University of Guelph, where she also earned her MSc and PhD in Companion Animal Nutrition. Her research centers on metabolic processes in pet species, with special attention to equine nutrition. She is also the host of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, a segment dedicated to advancing equine nutrition discussions.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

 

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