AAVN Webinar: Novel and Alternative Proteins: What to Consider When Making Dietary Recommendations for Pets

This webinar will review the importance of dietary proteins to support companion animal health and compare variety of dietary protein sources.  Pet food products containing different dietary protein sources and protein content will be evaluated and their purpose and viable recommendations will be discussed.

Maria Regina Cattai de Godoy, MS. PhD joined the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as an Assistant Professor of Companion Animal and Comparative Nutrition in August, 2015. She is also a faculty member in the Division of Nutritional Sciences and affiliated with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. The focus of her research program is on companion animal and comparative nutrition.

In 2021, Dr. Godoy was promoted to Associate Professor and was a recipient of the 2021 Campus Distinguished Promotion Award at the University of Illinois. Dr. Godoy’s research program has received grant support from federal funding agencies, commodity associations, and the private sector. Her research expertise and scientific contributions to the field of companion animal and comparative nutrition have received national and international recognition. She has given presentations at national and international conferences in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and South America. Dr. Godoy has been involved in the development, implementation, and teaching of several courses and certificate programs for undergraduate and graduate students at the University . Dr. Godoy is an avid supporter of education through research, teaching and outreach, and actively involved in initiatives to champion diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

This webinar is free to all AAVN members.  The cost for non-members is $20.

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