Research
Peer-Reviewed Science
Publishing study results in peer reviewed journals is an important component of package claims and consumer trust. Four Rivers prides ourselves on contributing to the scientific discourse, and our many peer reviewed research papers are testament to the high quality research we perform. The team also presents research at national conferences such as International PetFood Forum, American Feed Industry Association, and the American Society of Animal Science.
Check out our recent research below!
The effects of torula yeast as a protein source on apparent total tract digestibility, inflammatory markers, and fecal microbiota dysbiosis index in Labrador Retrievers with chronically poor stool quality - Download
Effects of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product on fecal characteristics, metabolite concentrations, and microbiota populations of dogs undergoing transport stress - Download
Effects of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product on fecal characteristics, metabolite concentrations, and microbiota populations of dogs subjected to exercise challenge - Download
Impact of supplemented undenatured type II collagen on pain and mobility in healthy Labrador Retrievers during an exercise regimen - Download
Undenatured type II collagen mitigates inflammation and cartilage degeneration in healthy Labrador Retrievers during an exercise regimen - Download
A commercial grain-free diet does not decrease plasmaamino acids and taurine status, but increases bile acid excretion when fed to Labrador Retrievers - Download
L‐Carnitine metabolism, protein turnover and energy expenditure in supplemented and exercised Labrador Retrievers - Download
Utilisation of supplemented l-carnitine for fuel efficiency, as an antioxidant, and for muscle recovery in Labrador retrievers - Download
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PRESENTATIONS
Coating extruded kibble with increasing levels of free fatty acids does not decrease palatability or impact e-nose odor profiles - Download
Validation of a rapid test to evaluate humoral immunity in Labrador Retrievers across multiple life stages - Download
Determination of arginine requirements of adult and senior Labrador retrievers using the indicator amino acid oxidation technique - Download
Isoleucine requirements of young adult and senior Labrador retrievers - Download
Total sulfur amino acid requirements across the canine life cycle in Labrador Retrievers using the indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) technique - Download
Methionine requirements across the life cycle of working Labrador Retrievers using the indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) technique - Download
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Derived Postbiotic in Labrador Retrievers During Exercise & Transit Stress - Download
PSX-8 Effect of Feeding Additional Whey Protein to Senior Labrador Retrievers for Maintaining Lean Mass and Minimizing Inflammation - Download
PSIX-15 The Effects of Torula Yeast as a Protein Source on Digestibility, Inflammation, and Gut Microbiome in Labrador Retrievers with Chronically Poor Stool Quality - Download
PSVIII-12 Hexanal, as Identified Through Flash Gas Chromatography Electronic Nose, Strongly Correlates with PV in Rendered Chicken Meal Samples, Although Additional Compounds Influence Aromatic Palatability - Download
PSX-9 Gonadectomy Is Not Correlated with Altered T-Lymphocyte Populations in Senior Labrador Retrievers - Download
Establishing Nutritional Health Benefits of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Product in Working Labrador Retrievers - Download
Effect of Supplemented L-Carnitine on Maintenance Energy Requirements of Working Labrador Retrievers - Download
Maintenance Energy Requirements of Exercised Labrador Retrievers - Download
Effect of Exercise on Stool Quality in Labrador Retrievers - Download
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