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Evaluation of meat meal, chicken meal, and corn gluten meal as dietary sources of protein in dry cat food.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16479729     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The nutritional value of meat meal (MM), chicken meal (CM), and corn gluten meal (CGM) as dietary sources of protein in dry food formulated for adult cats was evaluated. Twelve healthy adult cats (11 males and 1 female) were used. Dry diets containing MM, CM, or CGM as the main protein source were given for a 3-week period in a 3 x 3 Latin-square design. Digestion and balance experiments were conducted during the last 7 d of each period. In addition, freshly voided urine was taken to determine urinary pH and number of struvite crystals. As compared with the CM diet, dry-matter digestibility was higher and lower for the MM and CGM groups, respectively. Percentages of nitrogen (N) absorption and N retention to N intake were higher in the MM group, and N utilization was not different between the CM group and the CGM group. All cats excreted alkaline urine (pH > 7). Urinary pH, struvite activity product, and number of struvite crystals in urine were lower for the CGM group. There was no difference in retention of calcium and magnesium among the groups. From the point of view of digestibility and N utilization, MM is superior to CGM, and CM is better than or equivalent to CGM as a protein source of dry foods for adult cats. However, when CM is used as a dietary protein source, some manipulation of dietary base excess may be needed to control urinary acid-base balance, because CM contains higher calcium and phosphorus.
Authors:
Masayuki Funaba; Yuko Oka; Shinji Kobayashi; Masahiro Kaneko; Hiromi Yamamoto; Kazuhiko Namikawa; Tsunenori Iriki; Yoshikazu Hatano; Matanobu Abe
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche vétérinaire     Volume:  69     ISSN:  0830-9000     ISO Abbreviation:  Can. J. Vet. Res.     Publication Date:  2005 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-02-16     Completed Date:  2006-05-04     Revised Date:  2009-11-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8607793     Medline TA:  Can J Vet Res     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  299-304     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Laboratory of Nutrition, Azabu University School of Veterinary Medicine, 1-17-71 Fuchinobe, Sagamihara 229-8501, Japan. funaba@azabu-u.ac.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animal Feed*
Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
Animals
Calcium / metabolism,  urine
Cats / physiology*,  urine
Chickens
Cross-Over Studies
Dietary Proteins / administration & dosage*
Digestion*
Female
Glutens
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Magnesium / metabolism,  urine
Magnesium Compounds / urine
Male
Meat Products
Nitrogen / metabolism*
Nutritive Value
Phosphates / urine
Urinalysis / veterinary
Zea mays
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Dietary Proteins; 0/Magnesium Compounds; 0/Phosphates; 15490-91-2/struvite; 7439-95-4/Magnesium; 7440-70-2/Calcium; 7727-37-9/Nitrogen; 8002-80-0/Glutens
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