Black goat meat helps improve intestinal health in elderly companion dogs.

Published 2025년 12월 16일

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[Rural Advancement Administration Newspaper = Reporter Park Hyun-yeol] Black goat meat has been found to help maintain the balance of intestinal microorganisms and improve immune function in elderly dogs. According to the National Institute of Animal Science under the Rural Development Administration, black goat meat is a low-fat, high-protein ingredient rich in calcium, iron, vitamins, and has been known as a health food since ancient times. The institute conducted an experiment to confirm whether black goat meat could have a positive effect on the intestinal environment of elderly dogs. The research team at the institute fed black goat meat that had been extruded under high pressure into a test feed to 12 elderly dogs aged 15 years, in accordance with the daily energy requirements of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).

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Black goat meat has been found to help maintain the balance of intestinal microorganisms and improve immune function in elderly dogs. According to the National Institute of Animal Science under the Rural Development Administration, black goat meat is a low-fat, high-protein ingredient rich in calcium, iron, and vitamins, and has been known as a healthy food since ancient times. The institute conducted an experiment to confirm whether black goat meat can have a positive effect on the intestinal environment of elderly dogs. The research team fed 12 elderly dogs, aged 15, with a test feed made from black goat raw meat extruded under high pressure for four weeks, in accordance with the daily energy requirement standards of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), and observed changes in intestinal microorganisms. The results showed that the intestinal microorganisms Peptostreptococcaceae, which have been reported to be associated with inflammatory responses, ...

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