📺 WATCH the VIDEO on YouTube : https://youtu.be/R0JVEHpzOXQ Demystifying Guaranteed Analysis for Dog Treat Bakers

In this episode of Pawsitive Profit, Kara interviews Dr. Shannon Alford and Megan Shumpert from Clemson University's Agricultural Service Laboratory to discuss the importance and process of guaranteed analysis for dog treats. Dr. Alford shares her background and role at the Clemson Ag Service Lab, where she leads teams conducting animal feed testing, while Megan talks about her work analyzing nutritional and elemental contents in animal feeds and plant tissue, including dog treats for proper labeling in South Carolina. They explain the process of performing guaranteed analysis, which is essential for meeting state regulatory requirements for dog treat labeling. The importance of testing for moisture, fats, fibers, and other elements is highlighted, as well as how to properly sample and submit treats for analysis. They also address FAQs from dog treat bakers, including how to handle treats with different moisture contents, the impact of ingredients on guaranteed analysis, and guidelines for packaging and shipping samples to the lab.

00:00 Welcome to Pawsitive Profit: A Special Episode 00:10 Introducing Clemson University's Agricultural Service Lab Experts 02:27 Demystifying Guaranteed Analysis for Dog Treat Bakers 03:11 Understanding the Guaranteed Analysis Process 04:58 Exploring Dog Treat Samples and Testing Procedures 06:47 Proper Sampling and Submission Guidelines 13:23 Packaging and Shipping Samples for Analysis 16:50 Navigating Shipping Challenges for Lab Samples 17:54 Understanding Turnaround Times and Sample Acceptance 19:23 Dealing with Spoiled or Moldy Samples 20:06 Expanding Beyond Dog Treats: Testing for All Pets 21:05 Addressing Community Questions: From Submission to Analysis 30:57 Final Thoughts and Submission Process Explained

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