https://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/10684-5-year-research-collaboration-to-advance-pet-nutrition
Champion Petfoods has initiated a five-year grant to the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, a leading institution in veterinary medicine and animal science, to advance the study of pet food nutrition and train the next generation of scientific leaders in the pet food industry.
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Champion Petfoods已向加拿大安大略省圭尔夫的圭尔夫大学发起了一项为期五年的赠款，该大学是兽医学和动物科学领域的领先机构，以推进宠物食品营养研究并培养下一代宠物科学领导者食品工业。
As part of the grant, the university has named Dr. Anna Kate Shoveller, an associate professor in the university's Department of Animal Biosciences, as the inaugural Champion Petfoods Chair in Canine and Feline Nutrition.
作为赠款的一部分，该大学已任命该大学动物生物科学系副教授 Anna Kate Shoveller 博士为犬猫营养学冠军宠物食品主席。
"Our purpose at Champion is to earn pet lovers' trust every day so pets thrive for a lifetime," says Champion Petfoods Chief Executive Officer Blaine McPeak. "Dedicated original research into pet nutrition is a foundational element that makes that possible. Our collaboration with the University of Guelph and Dr. Shoveller will help ensure that one of the world's leading research teams has the resources to advance this vital work for the betterment of pets everywhere."
“我们在 Champion 的目标是每天赢得宠物爱好者的信任，让宠物终生茁壮成长，”Champion Petfoods 首席执行官 Blaine McPeak 说。“专注于宠物营养的原创性研究是实现这一目标的基础要素。我们与圭尔夫大学和 Shoveller 博士的合作将有助于确保世界领先的研究团队之一拥有资源来推进这项重要的工作，以改善到处都是宠物。”
Shoveller, who earned a Ph.D. in nutrition and metabolism, is a veteran academic leader who has amassed eight years working for leading companies in the pet food industry to advance the understanding of protein and energy. She is a past chair of the American Society of Animal Sciences' Companion Animal Committee and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the advancement of dog and cat nutrition.
Shoveller，获得了博士学位。在营养和新陈代谢方面，是一位资深的学术带头人，在宠物食品行业的领先公司工作了八年，以促进对蛋白质和能量的理解。她是美国动物科学学会伴侣动物委员会的前任主席，并因其对促进狗和猫营养的贡献而获得了无数奖项。
Champion's grant will support the ongoing study of several topics in conjunction with other international research experts to expand the foundational knowledge of pet nutrition for the health of pets. In addition, this grant provides opportunity for training students in preparation for roles in the pet food and nutrition industry.
Champion 的赠款将支持与其他国际研究专家一起正在进行的几个主题的研究，以扩展宠物营养的基础知识，以促进宠物的健康。此外，这笔赠款为培训学生提供了机会，为宠物食品和营养行业的角色做好准备。
Champion Petfoods Senior Vice President of Research, Innovation and Product Development Jeff Johnston believes Champion's support of Dr. Shoveller's work will combine the strengths of the university and the company to drive innovation in current and future pet food products. Champion has a team of Pet Nutrition experts – including PhD-level nutritionists, food scientists, and in-house and external veterinarians – who continually pursue the advancement of nutrition and wellness for pets. By partnering with Dr. Shoveller and the University of Guelph, the combined team will be able to continue applying the latest developments in animal nutrition to develop food that will help dogs and cats thrive.
Champion Petfoods 研究、创新和产品开发高级副总裁 Jeff Johnston 相信 Champion 对 Shoveller 博士工作的支持将结合大学和公司的优势，推动当前和未来宠物食品的创新。Champion 拥有一支由宠物营养专家组成的团队——包括博士级营养师、食品科学家以及内部和外部兽医——他们不断追求宠物营养和健康的进步。通过与 Shoveller 博士和圭尔夫大学合作，合并后的团队将能够继续应用动物营养的最新发展来开发有助于狗和猫茁壮成长的食物。
Dr. Shoveller leads a team that also includes a select group of University of Guelph faculty from the Ontario Agricultural College, the Ontario Veterinary College and the College of Biological Science.
Shoveller 博士领导的团队还包括来自安大略农业学院、安大略兽医学院和生物科学学院的圭尔夫大学教员。
"Diet is part of a complex environment that helps determine a pet's well-being, and the research we can pursue with Champion's support will help us learn more about nutrition and the ways it interacts with other factors," said Dr. Shoveller.
“饮食是有助于确定宠物健康状况的复杂环境的一部分，我们可以在 Champion 的支持下进行的研究将帮助我们更多地了解营养及其与其他因素相互作用的方式，”Shoveller 博士说。
