NUTRACEUTICALS IN THE ANIMAL HEALTH INDUSTRY

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

• 1.1 Definitions
• 1.2 History
• 1.3 Nutraceuticals, feed additives and target animal species
• 1.4 Comparisons between nutraceuticals for human and animal use

2 The Regulation of Nutraceuticals

• 2.1 Key regulatory issues
• 2.2 US
• 2.3 EU
• 2.4 Australia

3 Nutraceutical Products

• 3.1 Vitamins
• 3.2 Minerals
• 3.3 Amino Acids
• 3.4 Essential Fatty Acids
• 3.5 Antioxidants
• 3.6 Chondroprotective agents
• 3.7 Probiotics
• 3.8 Enzymes
• 3.9 Plant extracts and botanical remedies

4 Market Drivers, Key Issues & Market Sizes

• 4.1 Key market drivers
• 4.2 Efficacy, safety and consumer confidence
• 4.3 The role of nutraceuticals
• 4.4 Therapeutic pet food diets
• 4.5 Opportunities and threats for the pharmaceutical industry
• 4.6 The world market for nutraceuticals for companion animals

5 Company profiles

• 5.1 Specialised nutraceutical companies
• 5.2 Manufacturers of herbal supplements
• 5.3 Animal nutrition companies
• 5.4 Veterinary pharmaceutical companies

6 References