Ep. | 33 Behind the Treats with Dr. Shannon Alford and Megan Schumpert of Clemson Univ. Ag Service Lab

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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

Clemson University Agricultural Service Laboratory 
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Website: https://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/ag-srvc-lab/feed-forage/pet-food.html   
Pet Food Analysis Form: https://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/ag-srvc-lab/feed-forage/pet-feed-analysis.pdf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agsrvlb/

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Kara

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