ACES is one of the top agriculture colleges in the world. We help families and communities thrive while ensuring sustainability our natural resources and environment.| aces.illinois.edu
URBANA, Ill. – Pet owners are increasingly treating their “fur-babies” like members of the family. In response, some pet food companies are developing diets that more closely resemble human food, incorporating human-grade meat and vegetable ingredients that pass USDA quality inspections. Until now, little research had been done on these foods. A new study from the University of Illinois shows these diets are not only highly palatable, they are more digestible than originally estimated.| aces.illinois.edu