The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Dr. Luciano Trevizan: Fat Quality and Oxidation | Ep. 131

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Luciano Trevizan from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul explains how fat quality, oxidation, and fatty acid profiles shape health outcomes in dogs and cats. He breaks down differences between short, medium, and long chain fatty acids, how pets absorb and use them, and why oxidation control is essential for safe products. Learn how nutritionists can optimize formulations through better ratios, stability, and metabolism awareness. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you’ll learn: 

• Fat oxidation control
• Fatty acid absorption
• Medium-chain functions
• Essential fatty acids
• Omega ratio targets

Meet the guest:

Dr. Luciano Trevizan is a DVM, MSc, and DSc, and a Full Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, with visiting appointments at the University of Guelph. His work focuses on lipid metabolism, hydrolyzed proteins, byproducts, and functional additives for dogs and cats. Leading a research group of 20 students, he supports ingredient evaluation and formulation strategies that advance pet nutrition. 

Listen to Dr. Trevizan on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show on all major platforms.
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