Vegan Pet Food: A Diet Change Revolution Begins
Vegan pet foods use plant, mineral and synthetic sources to supply necessary nutrients, and the vegan food sector is rapidly growing. Very recent, large-scale studies into health outcomes, environmental sustainability and other key consumer concerns are supporting the emergence of a new disruptive vegan pet food industry. At least 20% of US livestock impacts are due to pet food. Global implementation of vegan dog foods alone would spare from slaughter six billion land animals annually, save more greenhouse gases than emitted by the whole of the UK, and would free sufficient food energy to feed the entire EU human population. 10 studies now exist in dogs, and three in cats, showing equivalent or superior health outcomes when vegan pet foods are used. Veterinary Professor Andrew Knight is one of the leading researchers in this field. He will summarise key recent research and developments, which are proving game-changing for the diet change field. This is no longer just about human consumption; pet diets are now an important part of this field.
Speakers
Andrew Knight, Griffith University, Adjunct Professor
Billy Nicholles, Bryant Research, Research Associate
AVA DC 2024
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