Palatability tests of petfood is a study that focuses on the animal’s reaction to the food(s) administered, taking into account the animal’s behaviour and the owner’s opinion of the product and the animal’s satisfaction.
- A palatability test based on the pet owner’s opinion/observations, which is crucial in making a purchasing decision.
- The use of questions on numerical scales provides the opportunity to include statistical inference in the report (analogous to food consumer surveys).
- Comprehensive testing scheme – the form includes both questions addressed to the owner (his opinion on the product) and based on the observation of the animal’s behaviour (its willingness to eat the given food).
- Selection of animals according to study guidelines (age, weight).
TWO-BOWL TEST MODEL:
A test for two products, administered simultaneously in the same manner (amount of food, bowl), but in different sequences (AB; BA),
- a comparative test between two products, determining animals’ preferences based on the quantity of food consumed.
SINGLE-BOWL TEST MODEL:
- test on one product.
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