Speaker Biography
Gabby Payne
DVM
Nashville Field Veterinarian for The Farmer’s Dog
Dr. Gabby Payne is a 2020 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and currently serves as the Nashville Field Veterinarian for The Farmer’s Dog, where she partners with veterinary professionals to provide education and resources surrounding fresh food and canine nutrition. Prior to joining The Farmer’s Dog, she served five years as a Captain in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps and later practiced mixed animal medicine in rural Kansas. She is passionate about advancing veterinary education around fresh food, canine nutrition, and food safety, with a focus on making the science behind these topics accessible and relevant to veterinary professionals.
Lectures sponsored by The Farmer’s Dog
Lectures
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Friday, October 30, 2026 9:45 - 10:35 a.m. Legacy
Pet Food Labels, Decoded: A Practical Guide to Discussing Diets with Confidence Small Animal II
Attendees will gain a practical framework for reading labels: which element carries the most clinical weight, where the guaranteed analysis and ingredient list fall short, and how to compare diets on an energy basis rather than as-fed or dry matter. Learn to separate regulated terms from marketing language, what to ask a manufacturer before recommending its food, and who actually regulates pet food — including why “AAFCO-approved” doesn’t exist.