Episode Details

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Emma Wall, Director of Discovery at Nutreco Exploration, and Dr. Trevor Faber, Director of Companion Animal Nutrition and Technical Services at Trouw Nutrition, discuss phytotechnology discovery for companion animal nutrition and health. They explain the use of use plants in animal nutrition, scientific screening, safety, resilience, and the relationship between plants and conventional health strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Plants cannot replace antibiotics, but they can support resilience and reduce the need for medication by helping animals respond more effectively to health challenges.” - Dr. Emma Wall

Meet the guests:

Dr. Emma Wall is Director of Discovery at Nutreco Exploration, where she leads the development of plant- and bacteria-derived solutions for animal nutrition. She holds a Ph.D. in animal physiology and has 15 years of experience in feed additives across R&D, technical marketing, and customer solutions, with expertise in medicinal plants, animal physiology, performance, and resilience.

Dr. Trevor Faber is Director of Companion Animal Nutrition and Technical Services at Trouw Nutrition, where he leads nutrition and formulation for companion animals. He oversees premix formulation, provides technical support to pet food customers, and helps translate emerging technologies into pet food applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (02:22) Defining phytotechnology
• (04:37) Evaluating plant-based solutions
• (14:32) Ingredient safety
• (17:48) Sustainability insights
• (22:35) Plants and antibiotic use
• (31:28) Closing thoughts

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