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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOSITIONS DERIVED FROM CHICORY

Compositions capable of reducing a risk of inflammation in a mammal(s) are provided. The compositions contain a therapeutically effective amount of a thermally processed (e.g., extruded) plant material that includes .alpha.- methylene-.gamma.-butyrolactone (.alpha.-MGBL) and/or several structurally related parent phytochemical capable of inhibiting enzymatic and/or transcriptional activity in the mammal, which is believed to treat and/or prevent inflammation. In this regard, the risk of incidence of other disease or ailments which are believed to be caused by inflammation (e.g., chronic inflammation) may be reduced. The phytochemical source can be derived from a single plant material, such as chicory.

MACROMINERAL DIETARY FACTORS IN RUMINANT NUTRITION

This invention provides a feedstock for improving the lactational perfomance of dairy cows. An essential feature of an invention feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about 25-60 meq/100g dietary DM. Other essential features of a preferred feedstock are an antomic ratio of potassium:sodium between about 1-5:1, a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3-5:1, and DCAD sodium-containing and potassium-containing macrominerals are selected from bicarbonate, carbonate and sesquicarbonate type compounds.

COMPOSITIONS AGAINST INFLAMMATORY PROCESSES

Compositions capable of reducing a risk of inflammation in a mammal(s) are provided. The compositions contain a therapeutically effective amount of a thermally processed (e.g., extruded) plant material that includes .alpha.- methylene-.gamma.-butyrolactone (.alpha.-MGBL) and/or several structurally related parent phytochemical capable of inhibiting enzymatic and/or transcriptional activity in the mammal, which is believed to treat and/or prevent inflammation. In this regard, the risk of incidence of other disease or ailments which are believed to be caused by inflammation (e.g., chronic inflammation) may be reduced. The phytochemical source can be derived from a single plant material, such as chicory.

КАПСУЛИРОВАННЫЙ БЕЛОКСОДЕРЖАЩИЙ ПРОДУКТ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к медицинской, химической, фармацевтической, пищевой промышленности, животноводству, рыбной промышленности, диетологии и биотехнологии и может использоваться при создании капсулированных белоксодержащих продуктов. Изобретение заключается в создании альгиновой оболочки с солями кальция, бария или их смеси, которые находятся в составе внутреннего содержимого капсулированного белоксодержащего продукта, указанное внутреннее содержимое капсулируется через раствор альгината натрия 0,5 ... 3,0 %, в ​​результате чего образуется альгиновая оболочка с соотношением: внутреннее содержимое:оболочка 100:(20-50), рН внутреннего содержимого составляет 7,5 ... 8,5.

БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИ АКТИВНАЯ ПИЩЕВАЯ ДОБАВКА ДЛЯ ЛЮДЕЙ И ЖИВОТНЫХ

Биологически активная пищевая добавка, включающая (а) первый активный компонент, представляющий собой серебро в биологически доступной форме, и (b) второй активный компонент, представляющий собой измельченный и/или высушенный хрящ, и любые общепринятые вспомогательные вещества и наполнители, и применение первого и второго активных компонентов с любыми общепринятыми вспомогательными веществами и наполнителями для изготовления биологически активной пищевой добавки для людей и животных, в частности для норок, домашних птиц и свиней. Данная биологически активная пищевая добавка пригодна для предотвращения и лечения плазмоцитоза, болезни щенков, заболеваний, вызванных вирусом энтерита, трехдневной болезни и/или «липких» детенышей у норок.

PROCEDE POUR LA PREPARATION DE SULFATE DE CUIVRE (II) MONOHYDRATE STABLE, UTILISABLE EN TANT QU'OLIGO-ELEMENT AJOUTE AUX ALIMENTS POUR LE BETAIL

LA PRESENTE INVENTION EST RELATIVE A UN PROCEDE POUR LA PREPARATION DE SULFATE DE CUIVRE (II) MONOHYDRATE, STABLE. CE PROCEDE SE CARACTERISE EN CE QUE L'ON FOND LE SULFATE DE CUIVRE (II) PENTAHYDRATE DANS SA PROPRE EAU DE CRISTALLISATION ET EN CE QUE L'ON TRAITE LA MASSE FONDUE PAR UNE QUANTITE DE COMPOSANT ALCALIN QUI EST SUPERIEURE DE 3 A 20 EN POIDS, ET DE PREFERENCE DE 5 A 8 EN POIDS, A LA QUANTITE STOECHIOMETRIQUE DE COMPOSANT ALCALIN NECESSAIRE A LA NEUTRALISATION DE L'ACIDE SULFURIQUE LIBRE CONTENU DANS LE SULFATE DE CUIVRE (II) PENTAHYDRATE DE DEPART. APPLICATION A L'ALIMENTATION ANIMALE.

INORGANIC MATRIX FOR SOLID FORMS OF FORMULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF NUTRIENTS AND/OR PHARMACOLOGICAL, THE USE OF THE MATRIX AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME

FOOD PREMIXING AND FOOD COMPLEMENTS THE CONTAINER AND THEIR METHOD OF PREPARATION.

COMPOSITION FOR USE IN EDIBLE BIODEGRADABLE ARTICLES AND METHOD OF USE

HYPOALLERGENIC FLAVOR COMPOSITIONS AND PACKAGES, AND METHODS OF MANAGING ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN PETS

Hypoallergeiiic flavor compositions for human and animal foods are described. A method of managing allergic reactions in an animal comprises providing to the animal a hypoallergenic animal food composition comprising a hypoallergenic flavor composition, wherein the hypoallergenic flavor composition comprises substantially all components having a weight average molecular weight of less than 4,000 daltons. The hypoallergenic flavor composition may comprise an oil or fat-based reaction flavor, a water-based reaction flavor, a hypoallergenic animal digest, or a combination comprising one or more of the foregoing components. Also described are packages comprising hypoallergenic animal foods.

COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING GASTRO-INTESTINAL METHANOGENESIS IN RUMINANTS

The present invention concerns the reduction of gastro-intestinal methanogenesis in ruminants with the aid of agents that compete for the hydrogen atoms required by methanogens during normal fermentation of ingested feed. The invention in one aspect resides in the findings that both nitrate reductive pathways as well as sulphate reductive pathways outcompete gastro-intestinal methanogenesis in ruminants and, that the methanogenesis reducing effects of nitrate and sulphate are completely additive. At the same time the combined administration of nitrate and sulphate was found to be fully effective to avoid or mitigate the potential problems of nitrite intoxication normally encountered when using nitrate alone, which effect is further enhanced, where necessary, by the addition of a nitrite reducing probiotic micoroorganism. Hence, products are provided comprising high amounts of a combination of a nitrate compound and a sulphate compound and optionally a nitrite reducing probiotic microorganism ...

COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROTOZOAL INFECTIONS COMPRISING METAFLUMI ZONE

Provided are metaflumizone compositions and methods for treating protozoal infections in animals, particularly domesticated animals such as dogs and cats; birds such as chickens and turkeys; and other food animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and rabbits. Compositions and methods disclosed herein are effective in protecting against, mitigating, preventing, and/or ameliorating coccidia infections in animals.

BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE AGENTS AND DRUGS

It is intended to provide biologically active agents which are useful in drugs, animal and plant growth promotes and the like because of the ability to stabilize the biologically active effects of iron salts. To an iron salt, a magnesium salt is added in an amount from equivalent to large excess.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING BLOOD GLUCOSE OR INSULIN AFTER A MEAL AND TREATING OR PREVENTING DIABETES

A formed food or other ingestible composition having at least one soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation wherein the combination of fiber and cation increases viscosity of digesta. Methods of reducing blood glucose levels or insulin levels are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of controlling, ameliorating, or treating diabetes with ingestible compositions comprising a combination of soluble anionic fiber and at least one multivalent cation.

LIQUID LIVESTOCK WASTE TREATING METHOD

The urine of livestock is introduced into and stored in a urine collector, and the solid matter is separated as necessary from the urine to take out completely liquid excrement having urine as a main component. This liquid excrement is introduced into a treatment tank, to which various kinds of small pieces of rocks and soil humus are added to cause a bioreaction in aerating condition, whereby a humus forming reaction takes place owing to the actions of the soil humus and soil microorganisms contained in the liquid excrement as a raw material. The various kinds of small pieces of rocks added display their functions as catalysts for promoting the humus forming reaction to activate the soil microorganisms, which lead the excrement to the formation of humus, to the ultimate limit. This makes it possible to treat this liquid excrement speedily and efficiently and turn it into an odorless nonpoisonous material, and also turn the liquid excrement into a concentrate of the active soil microorganisms ...

Performance Oral Snack

The present invention relates to a canine dental chew composition comprising a protein source material, a scrubber, moisture; and humectant and having a specific disintegration and hardness properties which ensure dental care clinical efficacy, high safety, high palatability and is nutritionally complete and balanced.

Hypoallergenic Flavor Compositions and Packages, and Methods of Managing Allergic Reactions in Pets

Hypoallergenic flavor compositions for human and animal foods are described. A method of managing allergic reactions in an animal comprises providing to the animal a hypoallergenic animal food composition comprising a hypoallergenic flavor composition, wherein the hypoallergenic flavor composition comprises substantially all components having a weight average molecular weight of less than 4,000 daltons. The hypoallergenic flavor composition may comprise an oil or fat-based reaction flavor, a water-based reaction flavor, a hypoallergenic animal digest, or a combination comprising one or more of the foregoing components. Also described are packages comprising hypoallergenic animal foods.

Method for treating liquid wastes from livestock

Urine discharged from domestic animals is stored in a reservoir, filtered to separate solid and liquid components, and sent to one or more treating tanks. Various rocks and soil humus are added to the treatment tank, which is aerated to accelerately produce humus and to cause proliferation of soil microorganisms in the wastes. The rocks are added to serve as catalysts for the bioreactions. As a result, the soil microorganisms that contribute to humus production are markedly activated, and the liquid waste is quickly and efficiently detoxified and rendered odorless. The resultant aqueous solution contains high concentrations of activated soil microorganisms and their metabolic products which can be used as an agricultural material.

Growing marine fish in fresh water

The invention relates to methods, compositions and kits for raising marine fish in freshwater. The methods involve adding at least one Polyvalent Cation Sensing Receptor (PVCR) modulator to the freshwater in an amount sufficient to increase expression and/or sensitivity of at least one PVCR; and adding feed for fish consumption to the freshwater, wherein the feed comprises an amount of NaCl sufficient to contribute to a significant increased level of the PVCR modulator in serum of the marine fish.

ENZYME GRANULES

GROWTH CONTROL OF ORAL AND SUPERFICIAL MICROORGANISMS USING GALLIUM COMPOUNDS

HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS: COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT

СОЛЬ МИНЕРАЛЬНЫХ ПИТАТЕЛЬНЫХ ВЕЩЕСТВ, СТАБИЛИЗИРОВАННАЯ АМИНОКИСЛОТАМИ И/ИЛИ АММОНИЕВОЙ СОЛЬЮ, ПРОДУКТ И ПИЩЕВАЯ ДОБАВКА, КОТОРАЯ ЕЕ СОДЕРЖИТ, И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области химии и пищевой промышленности. Предложена соль минеральных питательных веществ, стабилизированная аминокислотами и/или аммониевой солью. При этом соль получена с анионами органических кислот или неорганическими анионами и катионами металла, связанными с аминокислотами и/или аммониевой солью. Причем катионы металла соединены с анионами ионной связью и ковалентной семиполярной связью с аминогруппой аминокислот и/или аммониевой солью. Соль представлена своей общей формулой: {[Ac]n-·Men+←n [Аминокислота и/или аммониевая соль]}·xH2O, где ← представляет собой ковалентную семиполярную связь. Предложен также продукт и пищевая добавка, в которую включена соль, и способ ее получения. Изобретение позволяет получить соли, обладающие лучшим вкусом и большей растворимостью в воде, что делает их более биологически доступными. 6 н. и 10 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

РАСТВОР МЕТАЛЛСОДЕРЖАЩЕГО ХЕЛАТНОГО ПОЛИМЕРА И ЕГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Настоящее изобретение относится к раствору металлсодержащего гибридного полимера и областям его применения. Раствор металлсодержащего полимерного хелата получают путем смешивания растворимых в воде и R-COOH молекул углеводов и/или полимеров, содержащих гидроксил или содержащих группу гидроксил и аминогруппу и/или карбоксил, и/или углеводного полимера, солей металлов и/или аммиака или аминов. Раствор металлсодержащего гибридного полимера широко используют в различных областях техники, включающих окисление, конденсацию, разложение, окислительную конденсацию, обнаружение газа, раствор искусственного имитированного хитозана, искусственный имитированный глюкозамин, дезинфицирующее средство, биохимическую реакцию для ферментации, очистку биологического белка и его метаболита, металлоферментный биокатализатор, сухую активацию белкового фермента, системы хранения бактерий, нефтепродукт, растение, полупроводниковый прибор, нанофильтрацию, получение наноматериала, неорганический наноматериал, нанокерамику ...

РАСТВОР МЕТАЛЛОСОДЕРЖАЩЕГО ПОЛИМЕРНОГО ХЕЛАТА ( ХЕЛАТОВ ) И ВАРИАНТЫ ЕГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ

Настоящее изобретение относится к раствору металлсодержащего гибридного полимера и областям его применения. Раствор металлсодержащего полимерного хелата получают путем смешивания растворимых в воде и R-COOH молекул углеводов и/или полимеров, содержащих гидроксил или содержащих группу гидроксил и аминогруппу и/или карбоксил, и/или углеводного полимера, солей металлов и/или аммиака или аминов. Раствор металлсодержащего гибридного полимера широко используют в различных областях техники, включающих окисление, конденсацию, разложение, окислительную конденсацию, обнаружение газа, раствор искусственного имитированного хитозана, искусственный имитированный глюкозамин, дезинфицирующее средство, биохимическую реакцию для ферментации, очистку биологического белка и его метаболита, металлоферментный биокатализатор, сухую активацию белкового фермента, системы хранения бактерий, нефтепродукт, растение, полупроводниковый прибор, нанофильтрация, получение наноматериала, неорганический наноматериал, нанокерамика ...

СОЛЬ МИНЕРАЛЬНОГО ПИТАТЕЛЬНОГО ВЕЩЕСТВА, СТАБИЛИЗИРОВАННАЯ АМИНОКИСЛОТОЙ И/ИЛИ АММОНИЕВОЙ СОЛЬЮ, ПРОДУКТ И ПИЩЕВАЯ ДОБАВКА, КОТОРЫЕ СОДЕРЖАТ ТАКИЕ СОЛИ, И СПОСОБ ИХ СИНТЕЗА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Представлены соли минеральных питательных веществ, стабилизированных аминокислотами и/или аммониевой солью, продукт и пищевая добавка, в которую они включены, и способы получения, при которых соли получены с анионами органических кислот или неорганическими анионами ({[Ас]n-) и катионами металла (Men+), связанными с аминокислотами и/или аммониевыми солями, которые представлены общей формулой:: {[Ас]n-·Men+ n [Аминокислота и/или аммониевая соль]}·x Н2О, где ковалентная семиполярная связь, n принимает значение от 1 до 3, и x принимает значение от 0 до 10. Представлены новые соединения, которые имеют высокую растворимость в воде и высокую биологическую доступность.

МИНЕРАЛЬНАЯ КОРМОВАЯ ДОБАВКА

Минеральная добавка, имеющая высокий уровень содержания минеральных веществ и/или азота и способная гранулироваться. Минеральная добавка может включать теплопоглотитель, абсорбирующий теплоту, выделяющуюся во время обработки, таким образом, облегчая формование минеральной добавки в гранулы.

БІОЛОГІЧНО АКТИВНА ДОБАВКА ДО ЇЖІ

Изобретение касается биологически активной добавки к еде для людей и животных, которая содержит (а) первый активный компонент, являющийся серебром в биологически доступной форме, и b) второй активный компонент, являющийся измельченным и/или высушенным хрящем, и любые общепринятые вспомогательные вещества и наполнители, где весовое соотношение а:b составляет от 1:100000 до 1:10 в расчете на сухое вещество. В изобретении также описано использование такой добавки для получения препарата для предупреждения плазмацитоза, чумы норок, заболеваний, вызванных вирусом энтерита, трехдневной болезни и/или "липких" детенышей у норок. Официальный бюлетень "Промышленная собственность". Книга 1 "Изобретения, полезные модели, топографии интегральных микросхем", 2008, N 24, 25.12.2008. Государственный департамент интеллектуальной собственности Министерства образования и науки Украины.

Methods for altering food intake, modifying nutrient digestibility and altering stool quality and/or stool frequency

The invention encompasses methods for altering food intake, modifying nutrient digestibility and altering stool quality and/or stool frequency in an animal by adjusting the balance of metabolizable cations to metabolizable anions consumed by the animal.

COMPOSITIONS ALIMENTAIRES POUR ANIMAUX

Compositions alimentaires pour animaux qui contiennent au moins un produit alimentaire, notamment un aliment d'origine synthétique ou naturelle, connu pour animaux. A cet aliment est ajoutée de la poussière de cheminée de four à ciment provenant des cheminées de cimenteries. La poussière de cheminée de four à ciment est incorporée dans le produit alimentaire à l'état sec, de préférence à l'état pulvérulent, ou sous forme de solution et/ou de dispersion aqueuse. La proportion de l'addition est déterminée à raison de 113 à 453 g par jour suivant les caractéristiques de l'animal.

Medicamentous composition useful in human and animal medicine, comprising natural inhibitors of protease enzymes e.g. egg white extracts of quail, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, incorporated in a rapid disintegration excipient

L'innovation porte sur des nouvelles formes galéniques médicamenteuses destinées à la médecine humaine et animale, constituées par un ou plusieurs inhibiteurs naturels des enzymes protéasiques, associés à une ou plusieurs vitamines, à un ou plusieurs minéraux et à un ou plusieurs acides aminés, incorporés dans un excipient. Les comprimés, par exemple, peuvent être administrés par voie orale ou sublinguale et sont composés par: un ou plusieurs inhibiteurs naturels des sérine protéases, comme l'ovomucoïde et l'ovoinhibiteur extraits du blanc de l'oeuf de caille de l'espèce Coturnix coturnix japonica de souche B.mina, une ou plusieurs vitamines, un ou plusieurs minéraux, un ou plusieurs acides aminés, un excipient , association qui induit une synergie d'action et maximise l'efficacité de l'innovation. Ces médicaments sont indiqués chez l'homme et chez l'animal dans la prévention et le traitement des inflammations ubiquitaires de l'organisme, des inflammations non spécifiques, respiratoires ...

ENZYME GRANULES

The stability of enzymes in a powder detergent can be very significantly improved by the combination of four measures: Addition of reducing agent/peroxide decomposing catalyst/antioxidant to the core or the coating; Addition of a multivalent cation to the core; Addition of an acidic buffer to the core or to the coating; Applying a salt coating onto the core.

USE OF SPENT BLEACHING EARTH FROM EDIBLE OIL PROCESSING IN THE FORMULATION OF SALT AND MINERAL FEED BLOCKS OR PELLETS FOR LIVESTOCK

Spent bleaching earth from edible oil processing can be used in the formulation of salt and mineral lick blocks and pellets for livestock to enhance the health and nutritional value of the feed supplements. Because of the ignition hazard inherent with spent bleaching earth, landfill has been and continues to be the dominant disposal method. By adding salt or brine to the spent bleaching earth upon discharge from the process filters, the hydroscopic property will keep the material safe for handling and economic use as described.

MYCOTOXIN BINDER

A mycotoxin binder is disclosed characterized by 45% or more humic acid, maximum solubility of 20% at pH between 1.5 and 7.0, and an in vitro mycotoxin binding efficiency of at least 80% and preferably 90% with adsorption of at least 85% at pH 3.0 and desorption less than 10% at pH 6.8.

COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING GASTRO-INTESTINAL METHANOGENESIS IN RUMINANTS

The present invention concerns the reduction of gastro-intestinal methanogenesis in ruminants with the aid of agents that compete for the hydrogen atoms required by methanogens during normal fermentation of ingested feed. The invention in one aspect resides in the findings that both nitrate reductive pathways as well as sulphate reductive pathways outcompete gastro-intestinal methanogenesis in ruminants and, that the methanogenesis reducing effects of nitrate and sulphate are completely additive. At the same time the combined administration of nitrate and sulphate was found to be fully effective to avoid or mitigate the potential problems of nitrite intoxication normally encountered when using nitrate alone, which effect is further enhanced, where necessary, by the addition of a nitrite reducing probiotic micoroorganism. Hence, products are provided comprising high amounts of a combination of a nitrate compound and a sulphate compound and optionally a nitrite reducing probiotic microorganism ...

COMPOSITION FOR USE IN EDIBLE BIODEGRADABLE ARTICLES AND METHOD OF USE

One embodiment of the present invention is a composition for use in making edible biodegradable containers comprising water, pregelatinized and native starch, a first protein or natural polymeric compound, natural fibers, a wax emulsion, a mold release agent, a flavoring agent, and a coloring agent, wherein the composing consisting essentially of food grade materials.

EDIBLE THERMOPLASTIC AND NUTRITIOUS SEGMENTED PET CHEW

The present invention relates to an edible thermoplastic made from about 30 to 50 wt.% protein comprising a mixture of plant and animal derived protein, about 20 to 50 wt.% starch, about 10 to 20 wt.% water, about 1 to 10 wt.% edible fiber, and about 0.5 to 3 wt.% metallic salt hydrate. When molded, the thermoplastic has good strength and stiffness and other physical properties. The edible thermoplastic may be molded in a variety of shapes including a segmented nutritional pet chew (16) with a plurality of segments separated by a plurality of scores (14). The scores (14) serve to structurally weaken the pet chew so that it may be broken into smaller pieces. When molded the edible thermoplastic has a density of about 1.2 to 1.5 g/cubic centimeters.

MULTI LAYER EXTRUSION

POLYPEPTIDES HAVING PROTEASE ACTIVITY AND POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING SAME

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODIFIED RELEASE OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

The present invention relates to the modified release of nutritional supplements by combining one or more isolated and purified long-chain polysaccharides and one or more nutritional supplements selected from anti- oxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, nucleic acids, mixtures and combinations thereof, wherein the supplement is compressed at a pressure greater that 100 psi.

STABILIZATION OF OXIDIZED FATS

A method for improving the palatability of a livestock feed or companion animal food product comprising a basal composition containing unsaturated fatty acids that oxidize to form aldehydes or ketones by contacting the basal composition with a source of bisulfite anions so that any aldehydes or ketones present form organosulfite salts. Bisulfite-treated livestock feed and companion animal food products, and palatability enhancing composition containing a source of bisulfite anions are also disclosed.

AN EQUINE FEED PRODUCT

An equine oat-balancing feed supplement comprising a mix of substances including lysine, iodine, copper, magnesium, zinc and calcium is provided. The supplement further includes one or more of Folic Acid, Nicotinic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Cobalt, Selenium, Methionine, Threosine, Choline, Iron, Manganese, an inert material such as cereal wheat and Vitamins A, B12, D, C, E, K. The oat-balancing feed supplement is administered to horses in an amount dependent on the age of the animal, together with an oat-based diet. The health and condition of horses has been found to improve an commencement of the intake of the supplement and in particular, racing horses have been observed to have improved performance at races when on the supplement.

HYPOALLERGENIC FLAVOR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANAGING ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN PETS

Hypoallergeiiic flavor compositions for human and animal foods are described. A method of managing allergic reactions in an animal comprises providing to the animal a hypoallergenic animal food composition comprising a hypoallergenic flavor composition, wherein the hypoallergenic flavor composition comprises substantially all components having a weight average molecular weight of less than 4,000 daltons. The hypoallergenic flavor composition may comprise an oil or fat-based reaction flavor, a water-based reaction flavor, a hypoallergenic animal digest, or a combination comprising one or more of the foregoing components. Also described are packages comprising hypoallergenic animal foods.

FEEDSTOCK FOR PREPARTUM DAIRY CATTLE

This invention provides a feedstock for controlling hypocalcemia in prepartum dairy cattle. An essential feature of the feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about -5 and +20 meq/100g dietary DM. Other essential features are a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3- 5:1, and between about 1-12g/kg dietary DM of omega-6 fatty acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties.

FEED COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR BREEDING ANIMALS

It is intended to provide a feed composition which shows a high antibacterial effect on harmful bacteria such as salmonella but a low antibacterial effect on lactic acid bacteria useful for the healthy growth of animals and by which animals can be normally bred, and a method of breeding an animal by using the same. A feed composition characterized by containing silver-holding zeolite; and a method of breeding an animal characterized in that, in the case of using silver zeolite with a silver content of 2.5% by mass, a feed composition containing from 0.001 to 0.2% by mass of the silver zeolite is given in the early stage of the animal breeding (period A), a feed composition containing not more than 0.001% by mass of the silver zeolite is given in the medium stage of the breeding (period B), and then a feed composition containing from 0.01 to 0.2% by mass of the silver zeolite is given immediately before the shipment (period C).

SUPPLEMENT PREPARATION

Supplement preparation including (a), a first active component in form of biologically accessible silver, (b), a second active component in form of a material obtained from cartilage, and any conventional accessory agents or additives and the use of the first and the second active components with any additional active components and/or conventional accessory agent or additives for the preparation of a health-promoting supplement preparation for livestock including mink, poultry and pigs. The preparation has proved suitable for the prevention against and treatment of plasmacytosis, puppy disease, enteritis virus, three-day sickness and/or ~sticky~ kits in mink.

Poultry feed in block form is made from cereals with added minerals and oyster shell particles, mixed with a liquid binding agent and molded

L'aliment pour volailles se présente sous la forme d'un bloc constitué de céréales et d'un liant assurant la cohésion des céréales entre elles. Aux céréales peuvent aussi être ajoutées des particules de coquilles d'huîtres. Le liant comprend des minéraux, tels que calcium, phosphore, magnésium ou sodium, et un liquide tel que de l'eau. Les céréales, les coquilles d'huîtres éventuelles et les matières minérales sont mélangées dans un récipient, puis on incorpore le liquide pour obtenir une pâte, laquelle est ensuite coulée dans un moule. L'aliment sous forme de bloc est destiné à canaliser l'agressivité naturelle des volailles entre elles.

PRODUIT POUR L'INTENSIFICATION DE L'ENGRAISSEMENT DES ANIMAUX ET DE LA VOLAILLE ET PROCEDE DE PREPARATION DUDIT PRODUIT

L'invention concerne l'élevage et l'aviculture. Le produit faisant l'objet de l'invention est du type à base de sel d'acide perchlorique répondant à la formule X(ClO4 ) n où X est un métal alcalin ou un métal alcalino-terreux ou bien NH 4 , et n est un nombre égal à la valence de X, et est caractérisé en ce que ledit sel est appliqué sur un vecteur poreux dispersé inerte vis-à-vis dudit sel et inoffensif pour l'usage interne. L'invention permet d'obtenir un produit d'une haute efficacité en même temps qu'inoffensif et commode à utiliser.

NOUVELLE FORME DE COMPLEMENTS ALIMENTAIRES POUR ANIMAUX ET SON PROCEDE DE FABRICATION

CETTE NOUVELLE FORME DE COMPLEMENTS POUR ANIMAUX COMPREND EN MELANGE LES CONSTITUANTS SUIVANTS: UN CONSTITUANT MINERAL, UN CONSTITUANT VEGETAL COMME PREMIER FACTEUR D'APPETENCE, UN FACTEUR D'APPETENCE SECONDAIRE, UN LIANT, ET EVENTUELLEMENT DES OLIGOELEMENTS, DES VITAMINES, DES PROTEINES VEGETALES OU ANIMALES, DES AGENTS DE CONSERVATION, DES AGENTS ANTIMICOSIQUES. ELLE CONSISTE EN AGGLOMERES DU MELANGE DESDITS CONSTITUANTS DU COMPLEMENT, CES AGGLOMERES ETANT OBTENUS PAR COMPACTAGE DU MELANGE, AYANT UNE COMPOSITION ET UN POIDS DEFINIS ET ETANT DISTRIBUABLES A L'AIR LIBRE; ELLE PEUT CONTENIR EN OUTRE DES COMPOSES MINERAUX AZOTES NON PROTEIQUES ET AVOIR UN GOUT BISCUITE CONFERE PAR UNE DESSICCATION PARTIELLE A UNE TEMPERATURE COMPRISE ENTRE 60 ET 80C. CETTE NOUVELLE FORME DE COMPLEMENTS POUR ANIMAUX EST DISTRIBUABLE EN LIBRE SERVICE A L'AIR LIBRE, FAVORISE L'APPETENCE, PERMET UNE DISTRIBUTION DOSEE DE L'AZOTE NON PROTEIQUE ET UNE REDUCTION DU COUT DE FABRICATION.

PROCEDE D'AGGLOMERATION ET DE SOLIDIFICATION, PAR POLYMERISATION, SANS MOYENS MECANIQUES, DE TOUS PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES

AGGLOMERATION DE PRODUITS DESTINES A L'ALIMENTATION DES RUMINANTS. L'ALIMENTATION SOLIDE EST OBTENUE PAR L'ADJONCTION D'UN LIANT A BASE D'UREE-FORMOL A BASSE VISCOSITE. LA POLYMERISATION S'EFFECTUE SOUS L'ACTION D'UN DURCISSEUR ALIMENTAIRE.

COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING GASTRO-INTESTINAL METHANOGENESIS IN RUMINANTS

SKIN WHITENING AGENT

Disclosed are: a skin whitening agent comprising, as an active ingredient, a complex of carbonic acid and/or bicarbonic acid, a metal and an LF, a decomposition product of the complex, or a complex of carbonic acid and/or bicarbonic acid, a metal and a decomposition product of an LF; and a food, beverage, feed or cosmetic comprising the skin whitening agent. The skin whitening agent can be ingested safely on a daily basis, and exhibits an excellent skin whitening effect. COPYRIGHT KIPO & WIPO 2010 ...

METHOD FOR TREATING IRON SALT

GENETIC TEST FOR LIVER COPPER ACCUMULATION IN DOGS AND LOW COPPER PET DIET

The present invention provides a method of testing a dog to determine the likelihood that the dog is protected from liver copper accumulation, comprising detecting in a sample the presence or absence in the genome of the dog of one or more polymorphisms selected from (a) SNP ATP7a_Reg3_F_6 (SEQ ID NO:142) and (b) one or more polymorphisms in linkage disequilibrium with (a).

WEATHERIZED MINERALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

A weatherized mineral mixture is produced by heating a digestible fat or fatty acid and spraying a mineral mixture with the heated digestible fatty acid to form a protective layer over the mineral mixture. The weatherized mineral mixture may be free of salts of fatty acids, namely soaps. The weatherized mineral mixture sheds water and is wind-resistant. Upon ingestion by livestock animals, the protective coating is digested and the minerals within the mineral mixture are absorbed by the livestock animal.

ENHANCED BIOAVAILABLE IODINE MOLECULES

This invention relates to supplementation of the diets of domesticated animals (livestock and poultry) with iodine in an enhanced bioavailable manner, that is to say the iodine is more available to the animal than when using conventional sources of iodine, such as calcium iodate. The supplementary compound are alpha amino acid metal iodide complexes.

SALTS OF MINERAL NUTRIENTS STABILIZED WITH AMINO ACIDS AND/OR AMMONIUM SALT, PRODUCTS AND FOOD SUPPLEMENT THAT CONTAIN THEM AND PROCEDURES OF OBTENTION

Salts of mineral nutrients stabilized with amino acids and/or ammonium salt, product and food supplement in which they are included and procedures of obtention, where the salts are obtained with anions of organic acids or inorganic anions and metallic cations associated with amino acids and/or ammonium salt, in which the invention introduces its general structure: { [Ac]n- • Men+ ← n [Amino acid and/ or ammonium salt ] } • x H2O Where ← represents a covalent dative bond, These new compounds have better taste and more solubility in water, making them more bioavailable.

INGESTIBLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CRIOLLO AVOCADO COMPONENT

The undomesticated, i.e., criollo-type of avocado found growing in the tropics, particularly in the Dominican Republic, is used to prepare nutritional compositions for oral ingestion by humans and lower animals, especially pets such as dogs and cats.

USE OF ENCAPSULATED NITRATES AND SULFATES TO REDUCE METHANE EMISSION DERIVED FROM RUMINAL FERMENTATION

Nutritional additives and supplements in a granular shape for ruminants containing nitrates and sulfates encapsulated with vegetable fats in order to allow a slow release in the rumen being used to reduce methane emission.

Emulsion impregnated rawhide chews

A wide range of aqueous based soaking operations can be employed to impregnate substantially throughout various rawhide pet chews; suitable substances for release into the oral cavity of pets during chewing include emulsions, surfactants, conditioners, flavorants and/or active ingredients. Prior to impregnation, the rawhide chews are physically disrupted/penetrated to augment substance impregnation substantially throughout the chews.

STIMULATION DEVICE

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF KIDNEY DISEASE

Compositions for preventing or treating kidney disease comprising one or more food ingredients containing relatively low amounts of protein, sodium, and potassium, typically protein in amounts of from about 5% to about 40%, sodium in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 1%, and potassium in amounts of from about 0.01% to about 1%, and methods comprising administering such compositions to patients susceptible to or suffering from kidney disease for the purpose of preventing or treating kidney disease.

ANIMAL FEED

Colored animal feeds, especially red and blue feeds, promote weight gain in animals, particularly poultry and swine. Colored feeds particularly promote weight gain in the first seven days leading to much improved weight at shipping. A concentrate having from about 1 wt% to about 15 wt% of a physiologically acceptable feed consumption enhancing food-coloring agent compatible with animal feed ingredients, from about 2 wt% to about 20 wt% of a physiologically acceptable electrolyte compatible with animal feed ingredients, and balance a physiologically acceptable carrier can be conveniently used to prepare colored animal feed on an industrial scale at any of various points in the milling or post- milling process.

MINERAL FEED SUPPLEMENT

A mineral supplement is described herein that has a high mineral and/or nitrogen content and is capable of being formed into a pellet. The mineral supplement may comprise a heat sink that absorbs heat during processing, thus facilitating the formation of the mineral supplement as a pellet.

METHOD AND DIETARY COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING FAT DIGESTIBILITY

A method of providing a pet with a benefit relating to effective assimilation of a lipid is described wherein the pet is administered, as a part of, or in addition to its regular diet, an edible composition that contains intestinal mucosa function-promoters in an effective amount to maintain, improve or enhance the capacity of the pet to digest lipid efficiently. The invention extends to compositions for use in promoting lipid assimilation in pets, particularly senior or elderly pets. The compositions preferably include pancreatic, liver and intestinal mucosa function-promoters.

SUPPLEMENT FOR MAINTAINING RUMEN HEALTH IN RUMINANTS

The present invention includes a method of maintaining rumen health in ruminants. The method includes providing to a ruminant a low-moisture block made of molasses and having a buffer. The low-moisture buffer block is specifically designed such that licking rather than chewing consumes the block. The licking action of the cows increases salivation, which acts as a natural buffer for the maintenance of the overall rumen health.

MELANGE MINERAL POUR L'ALIMENTATION DES ANIMAUX

L'addition concerne le mélange minéral constitué à partir de sels marins servant de support à des compléments minéraux et vitaminés. Suivant l'addition, les granulés, obtenus par l'addition au mélange de sels marins et d'oligo-éléments de sels minéraux jusqu'au-delà du point de saturation, sont réduits en poudre, de granulométrie appropriée, de manière à les rendre eventuellement aptes pour un nouvel enrobage.

NOURRITURE AMELIOREE POUR ANIMAUX

... a. Alimentation des animaux. b. Nourriture comportant une part de nourriture classique telle que légumineuses, céréales, et tourteaux et une part d'argile ordinaire telle que l'argile entre pour une proportion comprise entre 5 et 20 % du poids total. De préférence l'argile est incorporée à la nourriture classique de façon que l'ensemble obtenu se présente en granulé. c. Amélioration nutritive et gustative des viandes.

GRANULES ALIMENTAIRES POUR ANIMAUX

L'invention a pour objet les compléments pour alimentation animale présentés sous forme de granulés, ainsi que le procédé de leur fabrication. Ces compléments sont caractérisés en ce qu'ils sont constitués par des éléments minéraux en poudre agglomérés avec des pourcentages élevés, de l'ordre de 10 à 30%, de liquides nutritifs, grâce à l'emploi de mélangeurs à très grande vitesse. Les produits obtenus sont sous forme de granulés ayant une texture homogène, de faible dureté, exempts de poussière et ne mottant pas.

SUBSTITUTE PROTEIN FEED MADE OF ZEOLITE POWDER ADSORBED WITH UREA ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Sources for vegetable protein such as bean cake, mainly used for the feed for ruminants are insufficient in domestic environments, thereby brining foreign currency waste as well as nutritional deficiency to the ruminants. Microbes living in the first stomach of a ruminant such as cow, synthesizes protein after disintegrating the same in order to obtain high-level nutrients. Therefore, urea is directly used instead of protein. However, since the risk of the direct use is high, the urea is partially safely adsorbed onto zeolite, and named as substitute protein or artificial protein, in order to be fed in the same way as the bean cake. For the same, the zeolite is heated and pulverized along with urea, adsorbed or be simultaneously adsorbed onto the zeolite on a roller without the heat treatment, leaving less loss of urea. Hereon, the product adsorbed with heat treatment will be named as the artificial protein feed, while the other product adsorbed without heat treatment will be named as the ...

ANIMAL SUPPLEMENTS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SOLUBLE MONENSIN AND METHODS THEREFOR

The present disclosure provides animal feed supplements comprising a therapeutically effective amount of monensin and a solvent, wherein the supplement is a solution. The disclosure also provides food compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of monensin, a solvent, and an animal feed, methods of administering the food compositions, and processes for making the food compositions.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING STOOL VOLUME AND STOOL ODOR

The present invention provides animal food compositions comprising high quality proteins and highly digestible carbohydrates which result in reduced stool production and stool odor upon ingestion by an animal, and methods for use.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF EXCESS STOMACH ACID IN MAMMALS

The invention relates to a method for alleviating the symptoms associated with excess stomach acid in a mammal, by administering to a mammal in need of said alleviation an effective amount of a solid material obtainable by reaction of supernatant liquor that has been separated from untreated bauxite refinery red mud with a solution of sufficient concentration of calcium and/or magnesium ions to cause said solid material to separate.The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions for the treatment of excess stomach acid, in which the aforementioned solid material is manufactured. The invention also extends to the treatment of an animal feedstuff with a supernatant liquor separated from bauxite refinery red mud.

MACROMINERAL DIETARY FACTORS IN RUMINANT NUTRITION

This invention provides a feedstock for improving the lactational perfomance of dairy cows. An essential feature of an invention feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about 25-60 meq/100g dietary DM. Other essential features of a preferred feedstock are an antomic ratio of potassium:sodium between about 1-5:1, a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3-5:1, and DCAD sodium-containing and potassium-containing macrominerals are selected from bicarbonate, carbonate and sesquicarbonate type compounds.

Supplement for maintaining rumen health in ruminants

The present invention includes a method of maintaining rumen health in ruminants. The method includes providing to a ruminant a low-moisture block made of molasses and having a buffer. The low-moisture buffer block is specifically designed such that licking rather than chewing consumes the block. The licking action of the cows increases salivation, which acts as a natural buffer for the maintenance of the overall rumen health.

USE OF FATTY ACID ANALOGUES

Growth control of oral and superficial microorganisms using gallium compounds

The present invention provides methods for treating or preventing diseases and disorders caused by iron-dependent pathogenic microorganisms/such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites, by applying a gallium compound to an affected area. In particular, the present invention provides methods for treating or preventing dental caries, vaginal infections, skin infections, and so forth. Gallium compounds can be formulated as toothpaste, mouthwash, cream, ointment, gel, solution, eye drops, suppository, and the toothbrush, denture, dental retainer, contact lens, catheter, food stuff, and so forth. In addition, the present invention provides animal feeds which contain gallium compounds that promote the animal growth and prevent the animals form infections as well as protect consumers from post processing infections.

MACROMINERAL DIETARY FACTORS IN RUMINANT NUTRITION

This invention provides a feedstock for improving the lactational perfomance of dairy cows. An essential feature of an invention feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about 25-60 meq/100g dietary DM. Other essential features of a preferred feedstock are an antomic ratio of potassium:sodium between about 1-5:1, a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3-5:1, and DCAD sodium-containing and potassium-containing macrominerals are selected from bicarbonate, carbonate and sesquicarbonate type compounds.

TRACE ELEMENTS

The invention discloses a method of preparing a trace element solution, which includes the steps of providing at least one EDTA-complex; of providing a sodium selenite solution; and of combining the EDTA-complex(es) and the sodium selenite solution. The invention further discloses at least one EDTA complex prepared by using disodium EDTA or EDTA acid; selenium; and any other suitable material.

ORAL ADMINISTRATION FORM FOR VETERINARY USE

The present invention provides an oral administration form for animals, especially pets, comprising an oily liquid and at least one solid, oil- insoluble active ingredient dispersed in said oily liquid. The suspension is of a kind that may be homogenized by shaking, and that may be easily poured out of a bottle. The oral administration form of the invention is preferably palatable to animals, it exhibits outstanding stability with water-sensitive active ingredients, and is readily accepted by animals that has to take it.

Pet food

Provided is a pet food for senior cats and the like for which the strict regulation of minerals is required. The pet food has a strictly regulated mineral content and stable quality while being of superior palatability. The ratio of free amino acids present on the pet food pellet surface is 5.0% or more relative to the total free amino acid content of the pet food, and the fluctuation between ten lots of product is 1.0% or less as defined by the maximum-minimum total mineral content.

ADDITIFS POUR BLOC A LECHER POUR LE BETAIL

L'invention concerne de nouveaux blocs à lécher pour le betail,contenant, de préférence, au moins 5 % en poids de magnésium. Selon l'invention, au moins l'un des composés des concentrats provenant de la distillation industrielle des vins est incorporé dans les blocs à lécher. On abaisse ainsi la dureté des blocs, tout en renforçant l'absorption du magnésium par les animaux.

PROCESS Of IMPROVEMENT OF the SURVIVAL OF OYSTER LARVAE DURING THEIR FIXING, AND NUTRITIVE SOLUTION FOR the IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROCESS.

HERBAL CATTLE FEED SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF MILK

The present invention relates to multi purpose herbal cattle feed supplement compositions for enhancing the productivity and quality of milk by improved bioavailability/bioenhancing of nutrients. The herbal composition comprises an effective amount of an extract and/or at least one bioactive fraction or powder from herbs such as Asparagus, Withania, Lepidium, Bacopa, Nardostachys, Vetiveria, Pueraria, Emblica, Tinospora etc.; one or more additive selected from Probiotics, decorticated cotton seed extract (DCC), chelated mineral mixture, mineral nutrients, dicalcium phosphate (DCP), dolomite, calcite, vitamins and amino acids to obtain the herbal feed supplement compositions.

ANIMAL FEED FROM CO-PRODUCTS OF ETHANOL PRODUCTION

A process and system for producing an animal feed from co-products of ethanol production using microwave energy to reduce moisture content of the co-products and recovering the treated co-product to form an improved animal feed.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PELLETIZING GLUTEN-CONTAINING BULK GOOD

The method for pelletizing gluten-containing bulk good (1) comprises the step of transporting the bulk good (1) into a mixer (5). A further step is wetting the bulk good (1) in the mixer (5) with at least one atomized liquid for increasing the moisture content of the bulk good (1). A temperature of the atomized liquid is below 100°C. A further step is transporting the wetted bulk good (2) into a pellet press (3) for pelletizing the wetted bulk good. Subsequently to the pelletizing, the pellet (4) is removed from the pellet press (3).

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FEEDSTOCK PRODUCTION FROM SEWAGE AND PRODUCT MANUFACTURING THEREFROM

A cellulosic feedstock composition including an oil content of up to 15% of the composition, a cellulose content of 40-99% of the composition, a hemicellulose content of 2- 20% of the composition, a lignin content of less than 15% of the composition, a nitrogen containing organic compound content of less than 20% of the composition, a protein containing organic compound content of less than 20% of the composition, a mineral content of less than 5% of the composition, a sand content of less than 5% of the composition, and a dirt content of less than 25% of the composition.

METHOD AND DIETARY COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING LIPID DIGESTIBILITY

A method of providing a pet with a benefit relating to effective assimilation of a lipid is described wherein the pet is administered, as a part of, or in addition to its regular diet, an edible composition that contains an ingredient that maintains, promotes or enhances the capacity of the pet to digest lipid efficiently. The invention extends to compositions for use in promoting lipid assimilation in pets, particularly senior or elderly pets. The compositions include a pancreatic and either a liver or an intestinal mucosa function-promoter or both. In embodiments, the liver function-promoter may be selected from taurine, vitamins, minerals, glutathione and glutathione promoters.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING SILAGE CONTAINING CACTUS AND ARGAN-TREE BY-PRODUCTS

The invention relates to a method for producing silage containing cactus and argan-tree by-products. The silage is prepared by grinding cactus fruit waste (I), obtaining a ground material (2), and separating the fruit seeds (3) from the ground material (2) so as to obtain a seedless puree of peel and pulp (4). The puree (4) is then combined with a mixture (5) consisting of urea, mineral salts, and wheat bran so as to obtain a first mixture (6). The latter is combined with ground argan pulp (7), argan meal (8), and ground straw (9) so as to obtain a second mixture (10), which is anaerobically preserved and subjected to lactic acid fermentation (II). After a two- to three-week preservation period, silage (12) is produced, which is combined with a correcting agent (13) and dispensed as a complete and balanced food item to ruminants raised as livestock.

USE OF SPENT BLEACHING EARTH FROM EDIBLE OIL PROCESSING IN THE FORMULATION OF SALT AND MINERAL FEED BLOCKS OR PELLETS FOR LIVESTOCK

Spent bleaching earth from edible oil processing can be used in the formulation of salt and mineral lick blocks and pellets for livestock to enhance the health and nutritional value of the feed supplements. Because of the ignition hazard inherent with spent bleaching earth, landfill has been and continues to be the dominant disposal method. By adding salt or brine to the spent bleaching earth upon discharge from the process filters, the hydroscopic property will keep the material safe for handling and economic use as described.

ORAL ADMINISTRATION FORM FOR VETERINARY USE

The present invention provides an oral administration form for animals, especially pets, comprising an oily liquid and at least one solid, oil-insoluble active ingredient dispersed in said oily liquid. The suspension is of a kind that may be homogenized by shaking, and that may be easily poured out of a bottle. The oral administration form of the invention is preferably palatable to animals, it exhibits outstanding stability with water-sensitive active ingredients, and is readily accepted by animals that has to take it.

Animal Feed Enzymes

The present invention relates to methods of controlling the growth of microorganisms in animals and animal feed. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of controlling the growth of microorganisms in animals with an antimicrobial composition, the treatment of animal feed with an antimicrobial additive and antimicrobial compositions. 1. A method of controlling the growth of microorganisms in an animal comprising feeding the animal with an antimicrobial composition comprising a lactose oxidase and a vanadium haloperoxidase.2. (canceled)3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vanadium haloperoxidase and the lactose oxidase are gastric stable.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of lactose oxidase is in the range of 0.01-200 ppm enzyme protein per kg feed.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of vanadium haloperoxidase is in the range of 0.01-200 ppm enzyme protein per kg feed.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial composition is a component of animal feed.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein controlling the growth of microorganism occurs in the gut of the animal.8Salmonella, Escherichia, Campylobacter, ListeriaClostridium.. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the microorganism is a type of bacterium claim 1 , such as from the genus or910-. (canceled)11. An antimicrobial composition comprising one or more lactose oxidases and one or more vanadium haloperoxidases.12. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the vanadium haloperoxidase and the lactose oxidase are gastric stable.13. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the composition further comprises one or more additional compounds selected from the list consisting of forage claim 11 , concentrates claim 11 , vitamins claim 11 , minerals claim 11 , amino acids claim 11 , enzymes and other feed ingredients.14. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the composition controls the growth of microorganisms in an ...

Feed composition and method for breeding animals

The present invention relates to a feed composition which contains silver-carrying zeolite and an animal-breeding method comprising the step of administering, to an animal, the foregoing silver-carrying zeolite-containing feed composition. The feed composition has almost no influence on the useful lactobacillus, but exerts an antimicrobial effect on various kinds of harmful microorganisms, in particular, bacteria belonging to the genus Salmonella or the like. Accordingly, the feed composition would permit the improvement of the healthiness of enteric canal of domestic animals, domestic fowls and cultivated fishes and the composition would in thus permit the acceleration of their growth, while maintaining their good healthiness.

SKIN WHITENING AGENT

Disclosed are: a skin whitening agent comprising, as an active ingredient, a complex of carbonic acid and/or bicarbonic acid, a metal and an LF, a decomposition product of the complex, or a complex of carbonic acid and/or bicarbonic acid, a metal and a decomposition product of an LF; and a food, beverage, feed or cosmetic comprising the skin whitening agent. The skin whitening agent can be ingested safely on a daily basis, and exhibits an excellent skin whitening effect.

Control of ammonia emission and odour from animal excrements

This invention relates to an animal feed composition which comprises an effective amount of an acidogenic compound selected from the group consisting of lysine, benzoic acid or a salt thereof, an alkaline earth metal salt of a mineral acid and an ammonium salt of a carboxylic acid which is capable of maintaining the pH value of the excrement of the animal so fed at or below 7 for at least 24 hours. The compound is suitably a calcium salt of sulphuric, hydrochloric or phosphoric acid or ammonium benzoate. The compound suppresses or inhibits ammonia emission in animal excreta.

FEEDSTOCK FOR PREPARTUM DAIRY CATTLE

This invention provides a feedstock for controlling hypocalcemia in prepartum dairy cattle. An essential feature of the feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about -5 and +20 meq/100g dietary DM. Other essential features are a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3- 5:1, and between about 1-12g/kg dietary DM of omega-6 fatty acid derivative having rumen-bypass properties.

METHOD OF IMPROVING ABSORPTION OF VITAMIN E BY A PET ANIMAL

A method of providing a pet with a benefit relating to effective assimilation of a lipid is described wherein the pet is administered, as a part of, or in addition to its regular diet, an edible composition that contains an ingredient that maintains, promotes or enhances the capacity of the pet to digest lipid efficiently. The invention extends to compositions for use in promoting lipid assimilation in pets, particularly senior or elderly pets. The compositions include pancreatic, liver and intestinal mucosa function- promoters. In embodiments, the liver function-promoter may be selected from taurine, emulsifiers, vitamins, minerals, glutathione and glutathione promoters.

GRANULES INDEGRADABLES DANS LA PANSE DES RUMINANTS ET COMPOSITION D'ENROBAGE POUR CES GRANULES

L'invention concerne des granulés destinés à être administrés par voie orale à un ruminant. Ces granulés comprennent un noyau constitué d'une substance assimilable par un ruminant ; le noyau est enrobé d'une coque de polymère hydrophobe et insoluble en présence des sécrétions de la panse et de la caillette du ruminant, dans lequel sont dispersées des substances stables en présence des sécrétions de la panse du ruminant mais qui, en présence des sécrétions de la caillette sont extraites de l'enveloppe de polymère dont elles provoquent la désagrégation, ce qui libère la substance du noyau. Application à l'administration d'aliments d'appoint.

METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE DENSITY OF PELLETED ANIMAL FEEDS

The present invention relates to methods for improving the durability of pelleted animal feeds, reducing the production of fines from pelleted feeds and for reducing losses during handling after manufacture of pelleted animal feeds that commonly contain a mix of processed grains and optionally fats (both animal and vegetable), proteins (both animal and vegetable) and minerals by the addition of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulfite, bisulfite, metabisulfite, sulfate or mixtures thereof. 1. A method for improving durability of pelleted animal feed comprisingmixing a compound selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulfite, bisulfite, metabisulfite, sulfates and mixtures thereof with processed grains prior to pelleting,wherein the amount of said compound is in the range of 0.1 to 10 lbs/ton of processed grains.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of said compound is in the range of 0.1 to 4.5 lbs/ton of processed grains.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of said compound is in the range of 0.1 to 4.0 lbs/ton of processed grains.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of said compound is in the range of 0.2 to 4.0 lbs/ton of processed grains.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of said compound is in the range of 0.1 to 2.0 lbs/ton of processed grains.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said compound is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulfite claim 1 , bisulfite or metabisulfite.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein said compound is in the amount of 0.1 to 4.0 lbs/ton of processed grain.8. The method according to claim 6 , wherein said compound is in the amount of 0.1 to 2.0 lbs/ton of processed grain.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said compound is a sulfate selected from an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulfate.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein said compound is in the amount of 0.2 to 4.0 lbs/ ...

Method and Composition for Increasing The Proportion of Dietary Ingredients That Are Resistant To Degradation by Ruminal Microorganisms

Feed ingredients that are otherwise susceptible to degradation by ruminal microorganisms are combined with mineral hydrates (or oxides) and water, and processed through a pin mixer, pellet mill, extruder, or other suitable device to produce agglomerated particles. The ruminant animal feed which is so produced effectively increases the proportion of dietary ingredients presented for digestion and absorption within the post-ruminal digestive tract of the animal by inhibiting premature digestion by microorganisms inhabiting the rumen. 1. A method for processing ruminant animal feed which increases the proportion of dietary ingredients present in the feed that are resistant to degradation by ruminal microorganisms , the method comprising the steps of:combining ruminant animal feed ingredients with a binder composition and a blending aid to thereby form a raw feed mixture;processing the raw feed mixture so formed into a pellet or pill comprised of agglomerated particles; andwherein the binder composition is comprised of a calcitic or dolomitic mineral hydrate, either alone or in combination with a companion composition selected from the group consisting of mineral carbonates, mineral oxides, and combinations thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the binder composition is made up of hydrated lime combined with a mineral carbonate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the hydrated lime is selected from the group consisting of high calcium claim 2 , dolomitic or partially hydrated dolomitic limes produced in a pressure hydrator or in an atmospheric hydrator.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the hydrated limes are made from a starting material selected from the group consisting of high calcium lime claim 2 , magnesium lime claim 2 , calcitic dolomitic lime and dolomitic lime.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the raw feed mixture is processed by means of a pin mixer claim 1 , pellet mill claim 1 , disc pelletizer claim 1 , drum pelletizer claim 1 , extruder claim 1 , or ...

MICROALGAE AS A MINERAL VEHICLE IN AQUAFEEDS

Disclosed herein are aquafeed, animal feed and fertilizer compositions comprising microalgae clinched with minerals and a method of enriching microalgae with minerals in non-metabolized form. Specifically, the method includes the creation of an enriched microalgae product through the assimilation, reversible chelation, and absorption of supplemental minerals required in the diet of adult fish and other aquatic animals which minimizes leaching of the supplemental minerals before ingestion by the fish. Additionally, the enriched microalgae product can be used as both a direct feed or fertilizer, or as part of an aquafeed, non-aquatic animal feed, or plant fertilizer mixture. The combination and proportion of the minerals can be adjusted to the animal or plant receiving the mineral enriched algae composition. 1. A method of making a microalgae product enriched with non-metabolized minerals , comprising:a. Growing a culture of microalgae in an aqueous culture medium;b. Harvesting the microalgae by separating the microalgae from the aqueous culture medium;c. Adding supplemental minerals specific to a profile of nutritional requirements for an animal to the microalgae;d. Incubating the microalgae and the supplemental minerals to facilitate the microalgae assimilating, reversibly chelating, and absorbing the supplemental minerals to produce a microalgae product enriched with non-metabolized minerals specific to the profile of nutritional requirements of the animal.2. The method of further comprises the step ofa. Dewatering the microalgae product enriched with minerals to further reduce the water content of the microalgae product.3. The method of further comprising the step ofa. Stabilizing the microalgae product enriched with minerals.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the supplemental minerals are added to the microalgae before harvesting the microalgae.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the supplemental minerals are added to the microalgae after harvesting the microalgae ...

WEATHERIZED MINERALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

A weatherized mineral mixture is produced by heating a digestible fat or fatty acid and spraying a mineral mixture with the heated digestible fatty acid to form a protective layer over the mineral mixture. The weatherized mineral mixture may be free of salts of fatty acids, namely soaps. The weatherized mineral mixture sheds water and is wind-resistant. Upon ingestion by livestock animals, the protective coating is digested and the minerals within the mineral mixture are absorbed by the livestock animal. 1. A method of forming a weatherized mineral mixture , comprising:heating a fat; andspraying a mineral mixture with the heated fat to provide a protective layer over the mineral mixture;wherein the weatherized mineral mixture is free of salts of fatty acids.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising spraying mineral oil over the protective layer.3. The method claim 2 , further comprising providing loose trace minerals claim 2 , wherein the loose trace minerals are separate from the mineral mixture with the protective layer claim 2 , and wherein upon spraying the mineral oil claim 2 , the loose trace minerals are incorporated onto the protective layer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fat comprises palm stearin.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mineral mixture comprises one or more of macronutrients claim 1 , micronutrients claim 1 , minerals claim 1 , trace minerals and pelleted minerals.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein spraying a mineral mixture with the heated fat further comprises spraying the mineral mixture with the heated fat in a mixer.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming pelleted minerals under pressure claim 1 , wherein the mineral mixture comprises the pelleted minerals.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the pelleted minerals free of a binder.9. A method of forming a weatherized mineral mixture claim 1 , comprising:spraying a flowable digestible fat over a mineral mixture to form a protective layer over a ...

Methods and compositions for stimulating a felidae t1r receptor

Provided herein are methods for stimulating the T1R1/T1R3 receptor comprising contacting the receptor with pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Also provided, is a Felidae food product comprising pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Methods for determining the pyrophosphate-augmented activity of a test compound on the T1R1/T1R3 receptor are also described, as well as methods for adjusting the food formulation for Felidae.

PET FOOD COMPOSITION

Pet food comprising trisodium L-ascorbic acid-2-monophosphate (STAY-C50) or sodium-calcium L-ascorbic acid-2monophosphate (STAY-C35), or mixtures thereof and, optionally, a polymer (for fixation of the ascorbate on the dental surface) and use 5 thereof as additive to pet food for preventing or treating calculus, plaque, gingivitis and periodontal disease and for enhancing the antioxidative capacity in the whole organism. 110.-. (canceled)11. A method of treating gingivitis comprising the steps of:determining a dog or a cat in need of gingivitis treatment,administering or feeding said dog or cat a composition containing trisodium L-ascorbic acid-2-monophosphate in an amount of about 0.1% by weight to about 1% by weight to treat said gingivitis.12. A method of treating gingivitis comprising the steps of:determining a dog or a cat in need of gingivitis treatment,feeding to the dog or cat a pet food containing an effective amount of trisodium L-ascorbic acid-2-monophosphate to treat said gingivitis,wherein the trisodium L-ascorbic acid-2-monophosphate is present in the pet food in a concentration of between about 0.1% by weight to about 1% by weight.13. A method for treating gingivitis comprising the steps of:feeding to a dog or cat a pet food containing an effective amount of trisodium L-ascorbic acid-2-monophosphate to treat said gingivitis,wherein the trisodium L-ascorbic acid-2-monophosphate is present in a concentration of between about about 0.1% by weight to about 1% by weight and also present in the pet food is a polymer for improving the uptake and retention of trisodium L-ascorbic acid-2-monophosphate in an oral cavity and on tooth surfaces.14. A method as in wherein the polymer is present in an amount of from about 0.01% by weight to about 10% by weight claim 13 , based on the total weight of the pet food.15. A method as in wherein the polymer is a natural polymer or a derivative thereof claim 13 , or a synthetic polymer.16. A method as in wherein the polymer ...

Enhanced bioavailable iodine molecules

This invention relates to supplementation of the diets of domesticated animals (livestock and poultry) with iodine in an enhanced bioavailable manner, that is to say the iodine is more available to the animal than when using conventional sources of iodine, such as calcium iodate. The supplementary compound are alpha amino acid metal iodide complexes.

ENHANCED BIOAVAILABLE IODINE MOLECULES

This invention relates to supplementation of the diets of domesticated animals (livestock and poultry) with iodine in an enhanced bioavailable manner, that is to say the iodine is more available to the animal than when using conventional sources of iodine, such as calcium iodate. The supplementary compound are alpha amino acid metal iodide complexes. 2. The metal complex of in which R is 2-(methylthio)ethyl. This application is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 13/037,716 filed Mar. 1, 2011, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.This invention relates to supplementation of the diets of domesticated animals (livestock and poultry) with iodine in an enhanced bioavailable manner, that is to say the iodine is more available to the animal than when using conventional sources of iodine, such as calcium iodate. The supplementary compound are alpha amino acid metal iodide complexes.It is well known that domesticated animals (livestock and poultry) are in need of bioavailable metal or mineral supplements, essential amino acids, and also are in need of iodine for healthy animal nutrition.Iodine is a key component of hormones produced by the thyroid gland. The thyroid is responsible for growth, brain development and the rate at which animals burn energy. Two of the most common sources of iodine used in animal nutrition and therefore used in supplementing animal diets are calcium iodate (CaIO) and ethylenediamine dihydoiodide (EDDI). One test of the efficiency of effective metabolization of the iodine source by an animal is measuring blood serum levels of iodine after ingesting of the nutrient material.In the animal feed industry it is known that insufficient availability of iodine to the animal can result in conditions such as goiters, reproductive failure, weak offspring, reduced milk yield, mastitis, abnormal respiration, reduced growth rate and even hairless offspring. The traditional toxicity symptoms of iodine in animals are anorexia, excess salivation, ...

AQUEOUS ADDITIVE FOR POULTRY WATER

A method for increasing weight gain, water consumption, and rate of food consumption in poultry by administering an aqueous, acidic composition to the poultry drinking water is presented. 1. A method for increasing weight gain in poultry comprising providing an aqueous composition comprising an acid selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid , phosphoric acid , fumaric acid , acetic acid , nitric acid and hydrochloric acid; at least one of an ammonium compound , sodium sulfate , potassium sulfate , and magnesium sulfate; and at least one metal ion selected from the group consisting of copper , silver , zinc , magnesium , manganese , nickel and iron , wherein the metal ion is provided as a metal sulfate; and administering the composition to the poultry , wherein consumption of the composition increases weight gain in the poultry.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ammonium compound of the composition is selected from the group consisting of anhydrous ammonia claim 1 , ammonium sulfate claim 1 , ammonium nitrate claim 1 , and urea ammonium nitrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one metal ion is present at a concentration of 0.5% to 30%.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous composition is administered to the poultry in the poultry water supply.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous composition added at a final concentration of 0.2 to 20 liquid ounces of the composition per gallon of water.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises sulfuric acid claim 1 , ammonium sulfate claim 1 , and at least one metal ion selected from copper and silver.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the aqueous composition further comprises i) combining in a pressurized or non-pressurized vessel an acid of at least 89% purity, selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, fumaric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, with water and at least one of an ammonium compound, sodium sulfate ...

MULTI-COMPONENT PET FOOD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID COMPONENT

The invention concerns multi-component packaged food products which have been thermally processed to achieve commercial sterility in a package, including at least a first component and a second component in contact with (eg immersed in) the first component, wherein said first component is comprised of a substantially water-based, liquid, pasty or gelled food such as sauce, gel, gravy, jus or the like, and wherein the second component consists of one or more relatively hard, manufactured pieces that substantially retain their initial shape and hard or crunchy textural functionality for at least an expected shelf-life of the product whilst exposed to the moisture content of the first component. 1. A multi-component packaged food product which has been thermally processed to achieve commercial sterility in a package , including at least a first component and a second component in contact with (eg immersed in) the first component , wherein said first component is comprised of a substantially water-based , liquid , pasty or gelled food such as sauce , gel , gravy , jus and the like , and wherein the second component consists of one or more relatively hard , manufactured pieces that substantially retain an initial shape and crunchy textural functionality for at least an expected shelf-life of the product whilst exposed to the moisture content of the first component.2. A multi-component packaged food product which has been thermally processed to achieve commercial sterility in a package , including at least first and second components , wherein said first component consists of a wet phase comprising water and other edible substances and having a water activity of above 85 and which at ambient temperature will typically have a liquid , viscous or gelled consistency , and wherein said second component comprises solid phase pieces at least partially surrounded by the first component and which have separate and distinct physical characteristics from the wet phase component , ...

FEED COMPOSITION COMPRISING A MINERAL COMPLEX AND METHODS OF USING THE MINERAL COMPLEX

The invention provides a mineral complex comprising about 40 wt. % to about 60 wt. % SiO, about 6 wt. % to about 16 wt. % FeO, about 4 wt. % to about 12 wt. %. CaO, and about 2 wt. % to about 8 wt. % MgO. The invention also provides animal feeds comprising the mineral complex. Methods for increasing the feed efficiency and weight gain in an animal by administering the mineral complex or an animal feed comprising the mineral complex also are provided. 1. A supplemented animal feed comprising an edible animal feed and a mineral complex , wherein the mineral complex comprises about 40 wt. % to about 60 wt. % SiO , about 6 wt. % to about 16 wt. % FeO , about 4 wt. % to about 12 wt. %. CaO , and about 2 wt. % to about 8 wt. % MgO.2. The supplemented animal feed of claim 1 , wherein the mineral complex further comprises AlO claim 1 , wherein the AlOis present at less than 16 wt. %.3. The supplemented animal feed of claim 1 , wherein the mineral complex further comprises about 12 wt. % to about 15 wt. % AlO.4. The supplemented animal feed of claim 1 , wherein the mineral complex further comprises about 1 wt. % to about 4 wt. % NaO.5. The supplemented animal feed of claim 1 , wherein the mineral complex further comprises at least one rare earth element selected from the group consisting of scandium claim 1 , yttrium claim 1 , lanthanum claim 1 , cerium claim 1 , praseodymium claim 1 , neodymium claim 1 , promethium claim 1 , samarium claim 1 , europium claim 1 , gadolinium claim 1 , terbium claim 1 , dysprosium claim 1 , holmium claim 1 , erbium claim 1 , thulium claim 1 , ytterbium claim 1 , and lutetium.6. The supplemented animal feed of claim 1 , wherein the mineral complex further comprises at least one of the following: KO claim 1 , CrO claim 1 , TiO claim 1 , MnO claim 1 , PO claim 1 , SrO claim 1 , or BaO.7. The supplemented animal feed of claim 1 , wherein mineral complex is milled prior to addition to the animal feed.8. The supplemented animal feed of claim 1 , ...

FEED ADDITIVE

The invention relates to a feed additive comprising a clay material and at least one saponine deposited thereon, a method for producing the feed additive as well as its use as additive to livestock feed and a feed product comprising the feed additive, 1. A feed additive comprising a clay material and at least one saponine deposited thereon.2. The feed additive according to claim 1 , wherein the clay material comprised in the feed additive as a specific surface area of at least 180 m/g.3. The feed additive according to claim 1 , wherein the clay material comprised in the feed additive has a pore volume of at least 0.5 ml/g.4. The feed additive according to claim 1 , wherein the feed additive has a granular form claim 1 , wherein the granules preferably have an average diameter of from 0.01 mm to 7 mm.5Aceraceae, Hippocastanaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Araliaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Yucca, Quillaja.. The feed additive according to claim 1 , wherein the saponine originates from a plant source selected from6. A method for producing a feed additive according to claim 1 , comprising the step:mixing at least one clay material with at least one saponine.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one saponine is contained within a watery and/or alcohol containing plant extract.8. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one saponine is contained within dried and pulverized plant extract.9. A feed claim 1 , comprising the feed additive as defined in and further comprising at least one component selected from cereal products claim 1 , protein raw material claim 1 , fibre raw material and lignocelluloses-containing raw material.10. The feed according to claim 9 , further comprising at least one component selected from trace elements claim 9 , vitamins claim 9 , tallow claim 9 , enzymes.11. A method of making a livestock feed comprising combining a feed additive according to with a livestock feed material to form a livestock feed. This application is a U.S. ...

POTASSIUM CONTAINING PREPARATION, PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF

The invention is directed to a potassium containing preparation or potassium bolus for the prevention or treatment of potassium deficit and optionally other deficit of minerals in ruminants, a process for the production thereof as well as the use thereof. The present invention makes it possible to provide a potassium containing preparation or potassium bolus with a high content of up to 70 wt.-% of potassium salt, based on the total weight of the potassium containing preparation, by adding only a relatively small amount of calcium chloride (15 to 40 wt.-%) and water (10 to 22 wt.-%) to the potassium salt. 2. The potassium containing preparation according to claim 1 , characterized in that the potassium salt used is selected from potassium chloride claim 1 , potassium bromide claim 1 , potassium iodide claim 1 , potassium sulfate claim 1 , potassium nitrate claim 1 , potassium phosphate claim 1 , di-potassium phosphate claim 1 , tri-potassium phosphate claim 1 , and potassium citrate claim 1 , preferably potassium chloride claim 1 , potassium sulfate claim 1 , di-potassium phosphate claim 1 , tri-potassium phosphate claim 1 , and potassium citrate monohydrate claim 1 , whereby potassium chloride is particularly preferred.3. The potassium containing preparation according to claim 1 , characterized in that the potassium salt is water-soluble and preferably has no crystal water in the crystallized form.4. The potassium containing preparation according to claim 2 , characterized in that the potassium salt is water-soluble and preferably has no crystal water in the crystallized form.5. The potassium containing preparation according claim 1 , characterized in that the mineral salt(s) is(are) selected from the group consisting of salts of copper (Cu) claim 1 , magnesium (Mg) claim 1 , iron (Fe) claim 1 , zinc (Zn) claim 1 , iodine (I) claim 1 , selenium (Se) claim 1 , manganese (Mn) claim 1 , fluoride (F−) claim 1 , chromium (Cr) claim 1 , molybdenum (Mo) claim 1 , sodium ( ...

Optimizing egg production characteristics via seawater mineralization

Aspects for utilizing a seawater fluid to optimize egg-production characteristics are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is provided, which includes identifying a desired optimization, determining a corresponding seawater to non-seawater ratio, and generating a seawater fluid according to the ratio. An egg-cultivation method is also provided, which includes ascertaining a desired optimization, selecting a corresponding seawater to non-seawater ratio, and providing a seawater fluid comprising the ratio to a hen. In another egg-cultivation method, hens are provided with a mixed feed comprising a feed to seawater-mineralized produce ratio selected according to a desired optimization. A method to grow produce is also provided, which includes mineralizing soil with a seawater fluid comprising a seawater to non-seawater ratio corresponding to a preferred optimization. In another aspect, a method to produce feed is disclosed, which includes mixing feed with mineralized produce according to a ratio corresponding to a desired optimization.

GENETIC TEST FOR LIVER COPPER ACCUMULATION IN DOGS AND LOW COPPER PET DIET

The present invention provides a method of testing a dog to determine the likelihood that the dog is protected from liver copper accumulation, comprising detecting in a sample the presence or absence in the genome of the dog of one or more polymorphisms selected from (a) SNP ATP7a_Reg3_F_6 (SEQ ID NO:142) and (b) one or more polymorphisms in linkage disequilibrium with (a). 130.-. (canceled)31. A method of preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog , comprising feeding the dog a foodstuff comprising copper at a concentration of at least 4.5 to less than 10 mg/kg dry matter , wherein a DNA sample from the dog has been typed directly or indirectly for SNP ATP7a_Reg3_F6 (SEQ ID NO:142).321. The method according to claim , wherein the foodstuff is provided to the dog one or more times per day.331. The method according to claim , wherein said feeding is continued throughout the dog's life.341. The method according to claim , further comprising providing the foodstuff to the dog's owner.351. The method according to claim , for preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog having genetic inheritance of the Labrador Retriever breed.365. The method according to claim , for preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog having at least one parent that is a pure-bred Labrador Retriever.371. The method according to claim , for preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog that has no clinical symptoms associated with liver copper accumulation.381. The method according to claim , for preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog that has a liver copper concentration of less than 400 mg/kg of dry weight liver.391. The method according to claim , wherein the dog does not have detectable liver disease.401. The method according to claim , for preventing copper-associated chronic hepatitis.411. The method according to claim , wherein the foodstuff ...

TOTAL MIXED RATIONS FOR RUMINANTS INCLUDING CEPHALARIA JOPPENSIS

A novel feed source for ruminants is prepared from the annual herbaceaous plant . The plant can be raised in the field, harvested and treated as hay or ensiled. Feed preparations such as total mixed rations (TMRs) including the harvested plant can form a substitute to roughage sources of the prior art without degrading the quality of the feed in terms of animal welfare and milk quality and quantity. 1. A total mixed ration (TMR) for heifers and/or dry cows and/or dry sheep , the TMR comprising:{'i': 'Cephalaria joppensis', 'harvested ; and'} {'i': 'Cephalaria joppensis.', 'wherein about 5% by weight to about 85% by weight of the dry matter of the TMR is harvested'}, 'an additional feed component,'}2Cephalaria joppensisCephalaria joppensisCephalaria joppensis.. The TMR of wherein the harvested comprises at least one of ensiled and dried3. The TMR of claim 1 , wherein the additional feed component comprises at least one of a mineral claim 1 , a vitamin claim 1 , and a protein source.4. The TMR of claim 1 , wherein the TMR comprises between about 70% by weight to about 85% by weight roughage.5. The TMR of claim 4 , wherein the TMR comprises at least one of wheat silage claim 4 , maize silage claim 4 , sorghum silage claim 4 , legume silage claim 4 , grass silage claim 4 , wheat hay claim 4 , maize hay claim 4 , sorghum hay claim 4 , grass hay claim 4 , and legume hay.6. A total mixed ration (TMR) for lactating ruminants claim 4 , the TMR comprising:{'i': 'Cephalaria joppensis', 'harvested ; and'} {'i': 'Cephalaria joppensis.', 'wherein about 5% by weight to about 50% by weight of the dry matter of the TMR is harvested'}, 'an additional feed component,'}7Cephalaria joppensisCephalaria joppensisCephalaria joppensis.. The TMR of wherein the harvested comprises at least one of ensiled and dried8. The TMR of claim 6 , wherein the additional feed component comprises at least one of a grain claim 6 , a mineral claim 6 , a vitamin claim 6 , and a protein source.9. The TMR of ...

Methods And Compositions for Animal Feed

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions that are useful in producing, feeding and growing animals. Compositions of the present invention comprise an extracted mineral element composition as disclosed herein. Animal lifespan and production is improved when provided with compositions comprising an extracted mineral element composition.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT/FEED FORMULA AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF TO REDUCE DEVELOPMENT OF OSTEOCHONDROSIS DISSECANS (OCD) LESIONS

A novel dietary supplement and nutritional aid and methods for the manufacture and administration of the same are disclosed for the inhibition of OCD in afflicted animals, particularly horses. The present invention relates generally to a feed composition and methods of use thereof for reducing the development of Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD) lesions in predisposed young animals, particularly horses. More specifically the invention provides a nutritional formula that targets the metabolic deficiencies identified as being correlated with development of OCD.

PARTIAL NEUTRALIZATION OF FREE FATTY ACID MIXTURES WITH POTASSIUM, LIVESTOCK FEED COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING THEM, AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

This disclosure describes compositions that include a partially neutralized mixture of free fatty acid and a potassium salt of a fatty acid in which the potassium salt of the fatty acid is present in a molar ratio amount in the range of from about 10% to about 40% of the amount of the free fatty acid based upon the theoretical requirement to accomplish total neutralization of all fatty acid in the composition, animal feed compositions that include such compositions, and methods of preparing such compositions. 1. A composition comprising:a solidified particulate mixture of free fatty acid and a potassium salt of a fatty acid, the potassium salt of a fatty acid being present in a molar ratio amount in the range of from about 10% to about 40% of the amount of the free fatty acid based upon the theoretical requirement to accomplish total neutralization of all fatty acid in the composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the free fatty acid comprises tallow fatty acid claim 1 , and the potassium salt of a fatty acid comprises a potassium salt of a tallow fatty acid.3. The composition of wherein the free fatty acid comprises non-tallow fatty acids.4. The composition of wherein the non-tallow fatty acids comprise palm oil claim 3 , soy oil claim 3 , fish oil claim 3 , linseed oil and flax oil claim 3 , or a mixture thereof.5. The composition of wherein the mixture comprises potassium equivalent to potassium carbonate present in an amount of from about 3% to about 9%.6. An animal feed composition comprising:a solid particulate livestock feed material; and free fatty acid; and', 'a potassium salt of a fatty acid present in an amount in the range of from about 10% to about 40% of the amount of the free fatty acid based upon the theoretical requirement to accomplish total neutralization of all fatty acid in the solid particulate mixture., 'a solid particulate mixture comprising7. The animal feed composition of wherein:the free fatty acid comprises tallow fatty acid; ...

ANIMAL FEED AND/OR WATER AMENDMENTS FOR LOWERING AMMONIA CONCENTRATIONS IN ANIMAL EXCREMENT

Improved animal feeds and/or waters are provided, which include amendments comprising one or more copolymer salts serving to reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the excrement of animals. The copolymers are preferably water soluble and have substantially equimolar amounts of maleic and itaconic moieties. 1. An improved animal feed comprising quantities of feed ingredients normally fed to the animal , and an amount of a feed amendment including a copolymer salt , said amount of said amendment sufficient to reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the excrement of the animal fed the improved animal feed , as compared with the volatilized ammonia of an animal fed an identical feed , without said amendment.2. The feed of claim 1 , said feed being substantially dry claim 1 , said amendment comprising an aqueous mixture of said copolymer salt intermixed with said feed ingredients.3. The feed of claim 2 , said amendment comprising from about 30-60% by weight copolymer salt solids in an aqueous medium.4. The feed of claim 3 , said aqueous mixture amendment being present with said feed at a level of from about 0.05-0.25% by weight claim 3 , with the total weight of the amended feed being taken as 100% by weight.5. The feed of claim 4 , said level being from about 0.1-0.2% by weight.6. The feed of claim 1 , said amendment being intermixed with the other ingredients of said feed.7. The feed of claim 1 , said amendment comprising at least two copolymer salts having different salt-forming cations.8. The feed of claim 7 , said amendment including a partial calcium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer claim 7 , and a partial ammonium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer.9. The feed of claim 8 , said amendment comprising from about 40-80% by weight of partial calcium salt copolymer solids claim 8 , and from about 20-60% by weight of partial ammonium salt copolymer solids claim 8 , with the total amount of the copolymer solids in the amendment taken as 100% by weight.10. The feed of ...

SILICA FORMULATION INCLUDING CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID OR THE LIKE

A silica formulation comprising cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardol, or cardanol, and silica particles, wherein the silica particles have adsorbed therein the cashew nut shell liquid, the anacardic acid, the cardol, or the cardanol, and wherein the silica particles have an average particle diameter of 150 μm or more. 1. A silica formulation comprising cashew nut shell liquid , anacardic acid , cardol , or cardanol , and silica particles , wherein the silica particles have adsorbed therein the cashew nut shell liquid , the anacardic acid , the cardol , or the cardanol , and wherein the silica particles have an average particle diameter of 150 μm or more.2. The formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the surface of each of the silica particles is coated with a coating agent.3. The formulation according to claim 2 , wherein the coating agent is a fatty acid claim 2 , a hardened oil claim 2 , palm oil claim 2 , or oil derived therefrom.4. The formulation according to claim 3 , wherein the coating agent has a melting point of 50° C. or higher.5. The formulation according to claim 2 , wherein the mass ratio of the coating agent to the silica formulation including the coating agent is 0.1-30:100.6. The formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the silica has an oil-adsorption capacity per 100 g of the silica of 200 g or more.7. The formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the formulation is used for a feed.8. A method for producing a formulation which comprises cashew nut shell liquid claim 1 , anacardic acid claim 1 , cardol claim 1 , or cardanol claim 1 , and silica particles claim 1 , the method comprisingadsorbing cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardol, or cardanol to silica particles having an average particle diameter of 150 μm or more, andmixing, with stirring, the silica particles having adsorbed therein the cashew nut shell liquid, the anacardic acid, the cardol or the cardanol with a coating agent under heating.9. A method for producing ...

ADDITIVE FOR SELENIUM-CONTAINING FORAGE

An additive for selenium-containing forage, primarily comprising plants or plant parts, such as cereal, corn, grass, or alfalfa, including at least one salt detoxifying inorganic trichothecene and/or zearalenone, with an alkali or earth alkali metal sulfite and perhaps a selenium containing salt being included as the inorganic salt detoxifying trichothecene and/or zearalenone. 1. An additive for selenium-containing forage , primarily comprising plants and/or plant parts , such as cereal , corn , grass , or alfalfa , including at least one inorganic salt detoxifying trichothecene and/or zeralenone , characterized in that an alkali or earth alkali metal sulfite is included as the inorganic salt detoxifying trichothecene and/or zearalenone and that additionally a selenium-containing compound , such as selenium yeast , is included and perhaps a selenium-containing salt.2. The additive according to claim 1 , wherein a sodium claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , and/or calcium-sulfite is included.3. The additive according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic sulfite detoxifying trichothecene and/or zearalenone is included in the additive in an amount from 10% to 100%.4. The according to claim 1 , wherein at least one sodium claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , calcium selenite is included in the additive as the selenium-containing salt.5. The additive according to claim 1 , wherein additionally a solid carrier is selected from one or more substance(s) claim 1 , such as a naturally occurring or modified silicate claim 1 , mineral claim 1 , such as smectite claim 1 , montmorillonite claim 1 , saponite claim 1 , kaolinite claim 1 , vermiculite claim 1 , illite claim 1 , sepiollte claim 1 , attapulgite claim 1 , zeolite claim 1 , klinoptilolite claim 1 , and/or compounds comprising silicate-minerals claim 1 , such as bentonite claim 1 , diatonite claim 1 , and/or biopolymers claim 1 , such as chitosan or mannanoligo-saccharide.6. The additive according ...

BIOCHAR PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A method for producing charcoal particles or pellets which use different additives as binders for the biochar pellets. The method includes producing a mixture with charcoal and additives selected from nanocrystalline cellulose, bentonite, and polyvinyl acetate. The mixture is created by mixing one or more of the additives with charcoal and water. The mixture is then processed in a pelletizer device. While processing, the surface of the mixture is sprayed with a liquid. Once turned into pellets by way of the pelletizer device, the resulting pellets are then dried by applying heat to the pellets. The liquid can be water or a solution of water and sodium borate. 1. A charcoal product comprising a porous charcoal pellet having additives selected from a group comprising bentonite , nanocrystalline cellulose , polyvinyl acetate , and sodium borate.2. A charcoal product according to claim 1 , wherein said product is composed of biochar and bentonite having a bentonite to charcoal mass ratio of 2:1.3. A charcoal product according to claim 2 , wherein said product is further comprised of nanocrystalline cellulose claim 2 , said product having a charcoal to nanocrystalline cellulose mass ratio of 2:1.4. A charcoal product according to claim 1 , wherein said bentonite is used as a binder for said pellet.5. A charcoal product according to claim 1 , wherein said polyvinyl acetate is used as a binder for said pellet.6. A charcoal product according to claim 1 , wherein said polyvinyl acetate and said sodium borate are used as binders for said pellet.7. A charcoal product according to claim 1 , wherein said product is for at least one of:biodiesel manufacturing;animal feed supplement;esterifications reactions;transesterification reactions;organic solution dessicant; andliquid hydrocarbon mixture dessicant.8. A method for producing charcoal pellets claim 1 , the method comprising:a) mixing charcoal with at least one additive and water to result in a mixture;b) processing said ...

Growth supplement for efficient production of agricultural and livestock products

Provided is a growth supplement for efficient production of agricultural and livestock products, more specifically, a growth supplement for environment-friendly crop cultivation and livestock rearing to increase yields of crops and livestock, which is prepared by mixing specific amounts of antibiotic fruit juices, one or more sources of sugar, one or more sources of hydrogen carbonate, one or more sources of chloride ion and antifebrile vegetable juices depending on crops (species) and cultivation (livestock) conditions to feed the livestock or crops. The growth supplement is prepared by admixing and stirring antibiotic fruit juices in an amount of 2 to 10 parts by weight; the source of hydrogen carbonates in an amount of 1 to 4 parts by weight; the source of chloride ion in an amount of 1 to 4 parts by weight; and antifebrile vegetable juices in an amount of 2 to 8 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by the source of sugar.

ORALLY ADMINISTRABLE GALLIUM COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE

Provided are pharmaceutical gallium compositions that are particularly useful for oral administration. The pharmaceutical compositions include solid, liquid, and paste formulations, which have high oral gallium bioavailability and are suitable for human and veterinary applications. The compositions comprise pharmaceutically acceptable gallium compounds, such as gallium maltolate, gallium 8-quinolinolonate, or gallium nitrate, together with certain viscosity-increasing agents, such as water-soluble forms of methylcellulose or carboxymethylcellulose. 1. A method for increasing the oral bioavailability of gallium comprising the administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising gallium 8-quinolinolate and a pharmaceutically acceptable viscosity-increasing agent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the viscosity-increasing agent is selected from the group consisting of viscosity-increasing forms of methylcellulose claim 1 , carboxymethylcellulose claim 1 , hydroxypropyl methylcellulose claim 1 , and other cellulose derivatives claim 1 , including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts claim 1 , esters claim 1 , hydrates claim 1 , and solvates.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the viscosity-increasing agent is methylcellulose or carboxymethylcellulose.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the viscosity-increasing agent is carboxymethylcellulose.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising a solid state mixture of gallium 8-quinolinolate and the viscosity-increasing agent.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the weight ratio of gallium 8-quinolinolate to the viscosity-increasing agent is approximately 0.1 to 1000.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of gallium 8-quinolinolate to the viscosity-increasing agent is approximately 1 to 250.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the weight ratio of gallium 8-quinolinolate to the viscosity-increasing agent is approximately 10 to 100.9. The method of claim 1 , comprising a drinkable liquid suitable for oral administration. ...

PET FOOD

To provide a pet food that is configured to stabilize quality by rigorous regulation of mineral components, and at the same time, that exhibits superior palatability in relation to a pet food for a cat of advanced age that requires rigorous regulation of mineral components. A granular pet food having a bulk density of at least 38.5 g/100 ml and no more than 50.0 g/100 ml, and a fluctuation range defined as the maximum to the minimum value of the total mineral content amount across 10 product lots being no more than 1.0%. 1. A granular pet foodhaving a bulk density of at least 38.5 g/100 ml and no more than 50.0 g/100 ml, anda fluctuation range defined as the maximum to the minimum value of the total mineral content amount across 10 product lots being no more than 1.0%.2. The pet food according to wherein the fluctuation range of the phosphorous content amount for each product lot is no more than 0.2%.3. The pet food according to containing a protein source material of plant origin of at least 12 mass % and no more than 20 mass % in the pet food claim 1 , anda protein source material of animal origin of no more than 20 mass % in the pet food.4. The pet food according to wherein the protein source material of plant origin is corn gluten.5. The pet food according to wherein the corn gluten is contained in at least 12 mass % and no more than 20 mass % in the pet food.6. A method of manufacturing a pet food of granular form claim 1 ,comprising a swelling-granulation step of processing, into granular form while swelling, a pet food raw material containing: a protein material having at least 12 mass % content of plant derived protein source material, with a protein content of at least 40 mass % and no more than 80 mass %; and no more than 20 mass % content of animal derived protein source material with a protein content of at least 40 mass % and no more than 80 mass %,wherein a swelling amount of the pet food raw material is regulated in the swelling-granulation step so ...

PALATABILITY ENHANCING COMPOSITIONS

The invention provides palatability enhancing compositions comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate, one or more animal by-products, and one or more microbial proteins and comestible compositions comprising one or more comestible ingredients and the palatability enhancing compositions. 1. A palatability enhancing composition comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate , one or more animal by-products , and one or more microbial proteins.2. The palatability enhancing composition of wherein the animal by-product is animal digest.3. The palatability enhancing composition of wherein the microbial protein is brewer's yeast.4. The palatability enhancing composition of comprising tetrasodium pyrophosphate claim 1 , one or more animal by-products claim 1 , and one or more microbial proteins.5. The palatability enhancing composition of comprising from about 5 to about 40% tetrasodium pyrophosphate claim 4 , from about 20 to about 60% of one or more animal by-products claim 4 , and from about 20 to about 60% of one or more microbial proteins.6. A comestible composition comprising one or more comestible ingredients and a palatability enhancing composition comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate claim 4 , one or more animal by-products claim 4 , and one or more microbial proteins.7. The comestible composition of wherein the comestible ingredient is water.8. The comestible composition of wherein the comestible composition is formulated for felines.9. The comestible composition of wherein the comestible ingredient is milk or a milk analog.10. The comestible composition of wherein the milk analog is a milk analog formulated for felines.11. The comestible composition of wherein the animal by-product is animal digest.12. The comestible composition of wherein the microbial protein is brewer's yeast.13. The comestible composition of wherein the ...

FLAVORED DRINKING WATERS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING HYDRATION FOR ANIMALS

The invention provides flavored drinking water additives and flavored drinking water compositions. The invention also provides methods for increasing water consumption by an animal and improving hydration for animals using the flavored drinking water additives and flavored drinking water compositions of the present invention. 1. A flavored drinking water additive comprising from about 5 to about 100% by weight of one or more pyrophosphate salts.2. The flavored drinking water additive of wherein the pyrophosphate salt is sodium acid pyrophosphate claim 1 , tetrasodium pyrophosphate claim 1 , tetrapotassium pyrophosphate claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The flavored drinking water additive of wherein the pyrophosphate salt has a particle size of about less than 3 mm.4. The flavored drinking water additive of wherein the pyrophosphate salt is a dry powder.5. The flavored drinking water additive of wherein the pyrophosphate salt is sodium acid pyrophosphate.6. A flavored drinking water composition comprising one or more pyrophosphate salts and water.7. The composition of wherein the pyrophosphate salt is sodium acid pyrophosphate claim 6 , tetrasodium pyrophosphate claim 6 , tetrapotassium pyrophosphate claim 6 , or combinations thereof.8. The composition of comprising from about 0.05 to about 10% one or more pyrophosphate salts.9. The composition of wherein the pyrophosphate salt is sodium acid pyrophosphate.10. The composition of further comprising one or more vitamins claim 6 , minerals claim 6 , functional ingredients or combinations thereof.11. The composition of wherein the vitamins claim 10 , minerals claim 10 , functional ingredients claim 10 , or combinations thereof are one or more of Taurine claim 10 , Ferrous Sulfate claim 10 , Zinc Sulfate claim 10 , Niacin claim 10 , Vitamin E Supplement claim 10 , Manganese Sulfate claim 10 , Copper Sulfate claim 10 , Calcium Pantothenate claim 10 , Thiamine Mononitrate claim 10 , Pyridoxine Hydrochloride claim 10 , ...

GEL BASED LIVESTOCK FEED, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

A method of making a gel-type livestock feed includes initially forming a feed mixture by mixing feed nutrient components, water, alginate, and a calcium component insoluble in water or a sequestrate to inhibit the calcium component from reacting with the alginate. Once the feed mixture is formed, the calcium component is solubilized or the sequestrates affecting the reactivity between the alginate and the calcium component is removed such that a gel feed is formed that includes a gel matrix containing the feed nutrient components. The gel feed may then be fed to the livestock. In another aspect of the present invention, piglets are weaned by feeding the gel feed for at least seven days directly after weaning. The gel feed may also include protein derived from blood with or without egg protein. 154-. (canceled)55. A method of making a livestock feed for piglets , the method comprising:forming a feed mixture by mixing feed nutrient components comprising at least carbohydrates and fats with water, a gelling agent, a calcium component insoluble in water or a sequestrate to inhibit the calcium component from reacting with the gelling agent wherein a pH during mixing of the feed nutrient components is about 6.0 or greater; andonce the feed mixture is formed, solubilizing the calcium component or removing the sequestrate's effect on the reactivity between the gelling agent and the calcium component such that a gel feed is formed comprising a gel matrix containing the entire feed mixture,wherein the gel feed includes the carbohydrates and fat in an amount sufficient for a required dietary carbohydrate and fat intake for the piglets.56. The method of further comprising adding an acid or an acidulent to the feed mixture to lower the pH to solubilize the calcium component.57. The method of wherein the acid comprises citric acid claim 56 , fumaric acid claim 56 , propionic acid or any combination thereof.58. The method of wherein sufficient acid or acidulent is added to lower ...

ANIMAL FEED ADDITIVES

The invention provides feed additive compositions for supplementing the diet of an animal that can reduce the odor of manure produced by animals consuming the compositions. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing the compositions and methods of using the compositions as animal feed additives. 1. An animal feed additive comprising:a plant material,a mineral clay,and a mineral selected from at least one of cobalt and iron.2. The animal feed additive of wherein the plant material is at least one of Yucca and Agave plants.3. The animal feed additive of wherein the mineral clay is a zeolite.4. The animal feed additive of wherein the zeolite is klinoptilolite.5. The animal feed additive of wherein the mineral clay is at least one of aluminum calcium silicate and hydrated sodium calcium aluminum silicate.6. The animal feed additive of wherein the mineral is both cobalt and iron.7. The animal feed additive of wherein the mineral is at least one of cobalt sulfate and ferrous sulfate.8. The animal feed additive of wherein the mineral is both cobalt sulfate and ferrous sulfate.9. The animal feed additive of comprising:{'i': 'Yucca schidigera', 'about 25% to about 60%, by weight, of extract,'}about 40% to about 60% by weight, of klinoptilolite,about 0.2% to about 1%, by weight, of cobalt sulfate; andabout 0.2% to about 1%, by weight, of ferrous sulfate.10. The animal feed additive of comprising:{'i': 'Yucca schidigera,', 'about 35%, by weight, of'}about 64%, by weight, of alumina calcium silicate,about 0.5%, by weight, of hydrated sodium calcium alumina silicate;about 0.25%, by weight, of cobalt sulfate; andabout 0.25%, by weight, of ferrous sulfate.11. The animal feed additive of comprising:about 45%, by weight, of Yucca plant material,about 54%, by weight, of klinoptilolite,about 0.5%, by weight, of cobalt sulfate; andabout 0.5%, by weight, of ferrous sulfate.12Yucca schidigera. The animal feed additive of claim 11 , wherein the Yucca plant material is a plant ...

USE OF PARA NITRO AMINO DERIVATIVES IN FEED FOR REDUCING METH-ANE EMISSION IN RUMINANTS

The present invention relates to a method for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of a ruminant and/or for improving ruminant animal performance by using, an active compound belonging to the class of para nitro amino derivatives, or a salt thereof, which is administrated to the animal together with the feed. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds in feed and feed additives such as premix, concentrates and total mixed ration (TMR) or in the form of a bolus. 2. Use according to claim 1 , wherein Ris H or —CH.3. Use according to claim 1 , wherein Ris H or —CH claim 1 , Ris H claim 1 , —CH claim 1 , or —CHR claim 1 , and Ris a saturated claim 1 , linear claim 1 , or branched C-C-hydrocarbon group.4. Use according to claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula (I) is selected from the group of compounds comprising: (4-nitro-phenyl)-amine claim 1 , methyl-(4-nitro-phenyl)-amine claim 1 , ethyl-(4-nitro-phenyl)-amine claim 1 , dimethyl-(4-nitro-phenyl)-amine claim 1 , (4-Nitro-phenyl)-propyl-amine claim 1 , isopropyl-(4-nitrophenyl)-amine claim 1 , 2-(4-Nitro-phenylamino)-ethanol claim 1 , 3-(4-Nitro-phenylamino)-propan-1-ol claim 1 , 4-Nitro-N-(Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)aniline claim 1 , 4-Nitro-N-(Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)aniline claim 1 , and 3-((4-Nitro-phenylamino)-methyl)-benzoic acid.5. Use according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one compound of formula (I) claim 1 , or a salt thereof is combined with at least one additional active substance selected from the group consisting of diallyl disulfide claim 1 , garlic oil claim 1 , allyl isothiocyanate claim 1 , deoxycholic acid claim 1 , chenodeoxycholic acid and derivatives thereof.6. Use according to claim 1 , wherein the ruminant animal is selected from the group consisting of: cattle claim 1 , goats claim 1 , sheep claim 1 , American Bison claim 1 , European bison claim 1 , yaks claim 1 , and water buffalo.7. Use according to claim 1 , wherein the methane production in ...

ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF

A method of enhancing the growth of an animal is provided. The method includes causing the animal to ingest or absorb an effective amount of one or more Fe III complex compounds, including but not limited to Fe III complexes comprising ligands bound to the iron centre selected from amino acids or α-hydroxy acids, o-hydroxy benzoic acids or pyridine-2-carboxylic acids, such as ferric quinate, ferric tyrosine, ferric DOPA and ferric phenylalanine. Compounds which are structural and/or functional variants, derivatives and/or analogs of the foregoing compounds, as further described herein are also disclosed. Methods for inhibiting, reducing, or preventing biofilm formation or buildup on a surface; the treatment of, inhibition of growth of, and inhibition of colonization by, bacteria, both in biological and non-biological environments; disinfecting surfaces, potentiating the effects of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents, and increasing the sensitivity of bacteria and other microorganisms, to anti-microbial agents are also provided. 1231-. (canceled)233. The compound of claim 232 , wherein Rand Rare independently Calkyl claim 232 , Calkenyl claim 232 , phenyl or benzyl claim 232 , which latter four groups are optionally substituted by one or more halo or hydroxyl groups.234. The compound of claim 232 , wherein one claim 232 , two or all three of the ligands bound to the iron center are selected from amino acids or α-hydroxy acids236. The compound of claim 235 , wherein one claim 235 , two or all three of the ligands bound to the iron center are selected from amino acids or α-hydroxy acids238. The compound of claim 237 , wherein Rand Rare independently selected from the group consisting of Calkyl claim 237 , Calkenyl claim 237 , phenyl or benzyl claim 237 , and wherein the latter four groups are optionally substituted by one or more halo or hydroxyl groups.239. The compound of claim 237 , wherein one claim 237 , two or all three of the ligands bound to the iron ...

Process for Forming Chromium Propionate as an Agricultural Feed Additive

Chromium propionate, as an animal feed supplement, is created employing chromium carbonate and propionic acid as starting materials. A quantity of chromium carbonate is dissolved into water and propionic acid is stirred in to this, followed by calcium oxide. The propionic acid reacts with the chromium carbonate to form chromium propionate. The calcium oxide minimizes the hygroscopic nature of the finished product, to prevent caking and lumping. The chromium propionate appears as a precipitate, which is dried and can be centrifuged to drive out excess propionic acid. The dried precipitate is delumped and ground to a desired particle size. The end product has a minimum of 10% active bio-available chromium(III) content. 1. Process for forming chromium propionate in suitable form for use as an agricultural feed additive containing a minimum of 10% available chromium(III) , the process comprising:a) into a vessel adding a quantity of chromium carbonate, and introducing a sufficient quantity of water to form an aqueous paste with the chromium carbonate;b) adding to said aqueous paste in said vessel a quantity of propionic acid while stirring the paste and added propionic acid;c) adding to said paste a quantity of one of calcium oxide and magnesium oxide sufficient to raise the pH of said paste;d) allowing the chromium carbonate, propionic acid, and said one of calcium oxide and magnesium oxide to react to completion resulting in a precipitate of chromium propionate and reaction byproducts of said one of calcium oxide and magnesium oxide;e) placing the precipitate into a drying device and removing residual water remaining therein after step d) to dry the precipitate, such that the reaction byproduct of the one of the calcium oxide and magnesium oxide includes a carbonate salt that serves as an anti-caking agent; andf) comminuting the precipitate to a desired particle size.2. (canceled)3. Process for forming chromium propionate according to claim 1 , wherein said one of ...

THE USE OF A FEED SUPPLEMENT FOR RUMINANTS

The use of a feed supplement to improve the feed utilisation of a ruminant where said feed supplement is prepared by reacting a prepared precursor, which contains organic acids, with a multivalent cation source to precipitate a reaction product, where:—the prepared precursor is prepared from a plant precursor selected from the group consisting of an undried fermentation by-product, an undried fermentation product, undried acidic plant material and an undried pomace; and—the prepared precursor contains C3/C4 organic acids. 1. The use of a feed supplement to improve the feed utilisation of a ruminant where said feed supplement is prepared by reacting a prepared precursor , which contains organic acids , with a multivalent cation source to precipitate a reaction product , where:the prepared precursor is prepared from a plant precursor selected from the group consisting of an undried fermentation by-product, an undried fermentation product, undried acidic plant material and an undried pomace; and{'sub': 3', '4, 'the prepared precursor contains C/Corganic acids.'}2. The use of a feed supplement as claimed in where the feed supplement makes up to 25% by mass of dry matter fed to the ruminant.3. A method of improving the feed utilisation of a ruminant by feeding to said ruminant a feed supplement where said feed supplement is prepared by reacting a prepared precursor claim 1 , which contains organic acids claim 1 , with a multivalent cation source to precipitate a reaction product claim 1 , where:the prepared precursor is prepared from a plant precursor selected from the group consisting of an undried fermentation by-product, an undried fermentation product, undried acidic plant material and an undried pomace; and{'sub': 3', '4, 'the prepared precursor contains C/Corganic acids.'}4. The method as claimed in where the feed supplement makes up to 25% by mass of dry matter fed to the ruminant.5. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , the multivalent cation is ...

ORGANIC LIVESTOCK FEED, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Disclosed herein are organic livestock feeds, specifically organic poultry feeds, in which organic corn germ is used as an organic methionine supplement. Also described are methods of supplementing organic livestock feeds with methionine and methods of feeding organic livestock. 1. An organic poultry feed , comprising substantially pure organic corn germ as an organic source of methionine.2. The organic poultry feed of claim 1 , wherein the organic poultry feed comprises less than 2 pounds of synthetic methionine per ton of feed.3. The organic poultry feed of claim 1 , wherein the organic poultry feed comprises less than 1 pound of synthetic methionine per ton of feed.4. The organic poultry feed of claim 1 , wherein the organic poultry feed comprises no added synthetic methionine.5. The organic poultry feed of claim 1 , wherein the organic corn germ comprises greater than 90 wt % organic corn germ claim 1 , and less than 10 wt % organic corn endosperm.6. The organic poultry feed of claim 1 , wherein the organic corn germ comprises greater than 10 wt % protein and less than 15 wt % starch.7. The organic poultry feed of claim 1 , wherein the organic corn germ comprises about 0.20 to about 0.60 wt % L-methionine.8. The organic poultry feed of claim 1 , wherein the organic poultry feed comprises about 5 to about 20 wt % of organic corn germ.9. The organic poultry feed of claim 1 , wherein the organic poultry feed comprises about 8 to about 12 pounds of methionine in the form of organic corn germ per ton of feed.10. The organic poultry feed of claim 1 , wherein the organic poultry feed further comprises a cereal grain claim 1 , a protein source claim 1 , a lipid source claim 1 , a calcium source claim 1 , a phosphorous source claim 1 , salt claim 1 , and a vitamin and mineral mix.11. The organic poultry feed of claim 8 , wherein the organic poultry feed comprises 15 to 25 wt % of protein.12. A method of supplementing an organic poultry feed with methionine claim 8 , ...

PET CHEW TOY ASSEMBLY

A pet chew toy assembly including a first component, wherein the first component includes a thermoplastic, a binding agent, and bone meal, and an optional second component, wherein the second component includes at least one of a natural rubber, a synthetic rubber, a thermoplastic rubber, a thermoplastic elastomer, and combinations thereof. 1. A pet chew toy assembly , comprising:a first component, wherein the first component comprises a thermoplastic, a binding agent, and a bone meal; anda second component, wherein the second component comprises at least one of a natural rubber, a synthetic rubber, a thermoplastic rubber, a thermoplastic elastomer, and combinations thereof.2. The pet chew toy assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic of the first component comprises at least one of a poly(methyl methacrylate) claim 1 , an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene claim 1 , a polyamide claim 1 , a polylactic acid claim 1 , a polybenzimidazole claim 1 , a polycarbonate claim 1 , a polyether sulfone claim 1 , a poly ether-ether ketone claim 1 , a polyetherimide claim 1 , a polyethylene claim 1 , a polyphenylene oxide claim 1 , a polyphenylene sulfide claim 1 , a polypropylene claim 1 , a polystyrene claim 1 , a polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , a polytetrafluoroethylene and combinations thereof.3. The pet chew toy assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic of the first component comprises polypropylene.4. The pet chew toy assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the binding agent of the first component comprises at least one of sucrose claim 1 , lactose claim 1 , starch claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , cellulosic fiber claim 1 , modified cellulose claim 1 , microcrystalline cellulose claim 1 , cellulose ether claim 1 , hydroxypropyl cellulose claim 1 , sugar alcohol claim 1 , gelatin claim 1 , collagen claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The pet chew toy assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the binding agent of the first component comprises starch.6. ...

USE OF ETHYLENE DIAMINE METAL COMPLEXES TO DELIVER HIGHLY ABSORBABLE METALS FOR ANIMAL NUTRITION

Use of ethylene diamine metal complexes, preferably of copper, zinc, iron and manganese in highly absorbable formats for animal nutrition. 1. A method of nutritionally supplementing the diet of animals with trace minerals , comprising: {'br': None, 'M(EDA)X,'}, 'feeding an animal a small but trace mineral supplementing effective amount of an ethylene diamine (EDA) metal ligand of the formulawherein M is a metal selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, copper and manganese, EDA is ethylene diamine ligated to the metal, and X represents counterions selected to provide a neutral metal and/or ligand.2. The method of wherein the animal is a domesticated livestock or poultry animal.3. The method of wherein prior to feeding claim 1 , the metal ethylene diamine neutral ligand is mixed with a non-toxic carrier.4. The method of wherein the carrier is selected from the group consisting of sugars claim 3 , fermentation solubles claim 3 , feed grains claim 3 , corn cob flour claim 3 , cellulose claim 3 , and whey.5. The method of wherein the diet supplementing amount of said metal ligand complex is sufficient to meet the animals daily needs of the metal selected.6. A composition for nutritional supplementation of trace minerals in the diet of animals comprising:a non-toxic carrier; and {'br': None, 'M(EDA)X'}, 'an ethylene diamine (EDA) metal ligand of the formulawherein M is a metal selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, copper and manganese, EDA is ethylene diamine ligated to the metal, and X represents counterions selected to provide a neutral metal and/or ligand.7. The composition of wherein the carrier is selected from the group consisting of sugars claim 6 , fermentation solubles claim 6 , feed grains claim 6 , corn cob flour claim 6 , cellulose claim 6 , and whey.8. The composition of wherein the metal is zinc.9. The composition of wherein the metal is iron.10. The composition of wherein the metal is copper.11. The composition of wherein the metal is ...

ANIMAL FEED AMENDMENTS FOR LOWERING AMMONIA CONCENTRATIONS IN ANIMAL EXCREMENT

Improved animal feeds and/or waters are provided, which include amendments comprising one or more copolymer salts serving to reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the excrement of animals. The copolymers are preferably water soluble and have substantially equimolar amounts of maleic and itaconic moieties. 1. An improved animal feed comprising quantities of feed ingredients normally fed to the animal , and an amount of a feed amendment including a copolymer salt containing maleic and itaconic repeat units , said amount of said amendment sufficient to reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the excrement of the animal fed the improved animal feed.2. The feed of claim 1 , said amendment comprising a mixture of from about 30-60% by weight copolymer salt solids in an aqueous medium claim 1 , said aqueous mixture amendment being present with said feed at a level of from about 0.05-0.25% by weight claim 1 , with the total weight of the amended feed being taken as 100% by weight.3. The feed of claim 1 , said amendment comprising at least two copolymer salts having different salt-forming cations claim 1 , at least one of said copolymer salts containing maleic and itaconic repeat units.4. The feed of claim 3 , both of said copolymer salts containing maleic and itaconic repeat units.5. The feed of claim 4 , said amendment including a partial calcium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer claim 4 , and a partial ammonium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer.6. The feed of claim 5 , said amendment comprising from about 50-80% by weight of partial calcium salt copolymer solids claim 5 , and from about 20-50% by weight of partial ammonium salt copolymer solids claim 5 , with the total amount of the copolymer solids in the amendment taken as 100% by weight.7. The feed of claim 4 , both of said salt copolymers having at least about 85% by weight of maleic and itaconic moieties therein.9. The feed of claim 1 , said feed designed to be fed to mammals or poultry selected from the group ...

ANIMAL WATER AMENDMENTS FOR LOWERING AMMONIA CONCENTRATIONS IN ANIMAL EXCREMENT

Improved animal feeds and/or waters are provided, which include amendments comprising one or more copolymer salts serving to reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the excrement of animals. The copolymers are preferably water soluble and have substantially equimolar amounts of maleic and itaconic moieties. 1. An improved animal water comprising a mixture of water and an amendment comprising a copolymer salt containing maleic and itaconic repeat units , said amendment sufficient to reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the excrement of the animal administered the improved animal water.2. The animal water of claim 1 , said copolymer present in said water at a level of from about 0.003-0.15% by volume.3. The water of claim 2 , said level being from about 0.0045-0.12% by volume.4. The water of claim 1 , said amendment comprising at least two copolymer salts having different salt-forming cations claim 1 , at least one of said copolymer salts containing maleic and itaconic repeat units.5. The water of claim 4 , said amendment including a partial calcium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer claim 4 , and a partial ammonium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer.6. The water of claim 5 , said amendment comprising from about 50-80% by weight of partial calcium salt copolymer solids claim 5 , and from about 20-50% by weight of partial ammonium salt copolymer solids claim 5 , with the total amount of the copolymer solids in the amendment taken as 100% by weight.7. The water of claim 4 , each of said partial salt copolymers having at least about 85% by weight of maleic and itaconic moieties therein.8. The water of claim 1 , said water designed to be administered to mammals or poultry selected from the group consisting of chicken claim 1 , duck claim 1 , goose claim 1 , peafowl claim 1 , swan claim 1 , ostrich claim 1 , pigeon claim 1 , turkey claim 1 , guineafowl claim 1 , pheasant claim 1 , rhea claim 1 , and emu.9. A method of reducing volatilized ammonia derived from the ...

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDITIVES FOR LIVESTOCK

The present invention relates to improved heath and performance of livestock produced by novel compositions and methods involving formulations provided herein. The present invention may be applied to a variety of livestock, including ruminants such as cattle and sheep. 1. A dietary supplement according substantially to the formulation of any of Tables 1-4.2. The dietary supplement according to claim 1 , wherein said supplement is in the form of a powder claim 1 , liquid claim 1 , or solid.3. The dietary supplement according to claim 1 , wherein said supplement is provided as claim 1 , or integrated into claim 1 , a feed block.4. A method of improving livestock health and performance comprising providing to said livestock a dietary supplement substantially according to the formulation of any of Tables 1-4.5. The method of wherein said improvement comprises one or more of fertility claim 4 , hair growth claim 4 , eye health claim 4 , feed intake claim 4 , feed efficiency claim 4 , productive milk output claim 4 , milk quality indices claim 4 , and/or meat production.6. The method according to wherein said supplement is in the form of a powder claim 4 , liquid claim 4 , or solid.7. The method according to wherein said supplement is provided as claim 4 , or integrated into claim 4 , a feed block.8. The method according to wherein said livestock are cattle.9. The method according to wherein said providing comprises at least 1 oz. per head claim 4 , per day to cattle less than 800 lbs claim 4 , and 2 oz. per head claim 4 , per day to cattle weighing more than 800 lbs.10. A feed composition for livestock comprising an additive or supplement substantially according to the formulations of any of Tables 1-4.11. The composition according to claim 10 , wherein said additive or supplement is in the form of a powder claim 10 , liquid claim 10 , or solid.12. The composition according to wherein said additive or supplement is provided as claim 10 , or integrated into claim 10 , a ...

FEED SUPPLEMENT AND ITS USE

The present invention relates to feed supplements comprising vitamins and canthaxanthin and the use of such supplements for improving performance and health in poultry, in particular in poultry pullets. It has been found surprisingly that feed additive compositions as hereinafter defined improves immune status, bone and skeletal development, flock uniformity, growth and feed conversion of pullets. The feed additive composition according to the present invention comprises canthaxanthin, at least one vitamin selected from the group consisting of vitamin C and vitamin E, a trace mineral, in particular selenium, and optionally a mixture of at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of thymol, eugenol, vanillin and γ-terpinene. 1. The use of canthaxanthin in combination with at least one vitamin selected from the group consisting of vitamin C and vitamin E , selenium and optionally a mixture of at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of thymol , eugenol , vanillin and γ-terpinene in poultry pullets feed for improving feed intake , weight gain , feed conversion ratio and/or bone development in pullets and/or for boosting the immune system of the animals.2. The use according to wherein canthaxanthin is combined with vitamin C claim 1 , vitamin E claim 1 , selenium and a mixture of essential oils comprising as main ingredients thymol and eugenol.3. A feed supplement composition for pullets claim 1 , comprising canthaxanthin claim 1 , at least one vitamin selected from the group consisting of vitamin C and vitamin E claim 1 , a trace mineral claim 1 , in particular selenium claim 1 , and optionally a mixture of essential oils comprising at least two compounds selected from the group consisting of thymol claim 1 , eugenol claim 1 , vanillin and γ-terpinene.4. A feed supplement composition according to claim 3 , comprising canthaxanthin claim 3 , vitamin C claim 3 , vitamin E claim 3 , selenium and a mixture of essential oils comprising as main ...

Method for preparing organic coating porous granules for fish feed or assorted feed aid using blood of livestock and clay minerals

The present invention relates to a method for preparing granules for a fish feed or an assorted feed aid, and more particularly, a method for preparing organic coating porous granules for a fish feed or an assorted feed aid using the blood of livestock and clay minerals. The present invention is to provide granules for a fish feed or an assorted feed aid, wherein the granule contains useful minerals, such as zeolite and bentonite, suitable to be used for a feed, and includes an organic coating layer mainly composed of proteins formed on a surface of the granule by using the blood (let blood) of livestock, so that the time while water infiltrates into pores inside the granule mainly composed of inorganic substances is delayed, thereby obtaining having excellent fluidity.

DENTAL HARD CHEW SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVES

A hard chew matrix containing antimicrobial actives, such as nanosilver, curcumin and propolis for use in dogs and other animals is disclosed. 1. A dental hard chew supplement for treating tooth and gum health issues in a mammal comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antimicrobial active ingredient , wherein the antimicrobial active ingredient is present in or on a hard chew substrate matrix.2. The dental hard chew supplement of wherein the antimicrobial active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of one or more of the following: metal particles selected from the group consisting of silver claim 1 , gold claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , copper and zinc; curcumin and propolis.3. The dental hard chew supplement of wherein the metal particles are silver nanoparticles of elemental silver claim 2 , silver ions or silver salts administered in an amount of from about 1 mg/kg body weight of the mammal to about 30 mg/kg body weight of the mammal.4. The dental hard chew supplement of wherein the antimicrobial active ingredient is curcumin administered in an amount of from about 10 mg/kg body weight of the mammal to about 20 mg/kg body weight of the mammal.5. The dental hard chew supplement of wherein the antimicrobial active ingredient is propolis administered in an amount of from about 0.001 mg/kg body weight of the mammal to about 10 claim 1 ,000 mg/kg body weight of the mammal.6. The dental hard chew supplement of wherein the antimicrobial active ingredient are silver salts administered in an amount of from about 0.5 mg/kg body weight of the animal to about 9 mg/kg of body weight.7. The dental hard chew supplement of wherein the antimicrobial active ingredient is a combination of ingredients selected from the group consisting of at least one of a silver nanoparticle claim 1 , curcumin and propolis.8. The dental hard chew supplement of further comprising vitamins in therapeutically effective amounts selected from the group consisting of vitamin A claim ...

USE OF BETA-1,3 (4)-ENDOGLUCANOHYDROLASE, BETA-1,3 (4)-GLUCAN, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, MINERAL CLAY AND GLUCOMANNAN TO AUGMENT IMMUNE FUNCTION

A method for the augmentation of immune function is described. The invention comprises a combination of β-1,3 (4)-endoglucanohydrolase, β-1,3 (4)-glucan, diatomaceous earth, mineral clay and glucomannan, which is fed to or consumed by mammalian or avian species in amounts sufficient to augment immune function. The invention described may be admixed with feeds or foods, incorporated into pelleted feeds or foods or administered orally to mammalian and avian species. 1. A feed composition , comprising:about 98% to about 99.9875% by weight animal feed; andabout 0.0125% to about 2% by weight of a dry powder composition comprising silica, mineral clay, β glucans, β-1,3 (4)-endoglucanohydrolase, and mannans.2. The feed composition of where the feed composition comprises from about 98% to about 99.375% by weight animal feed and from about 0.0625% to about 2% by weight of the dry powder composition.3. The feed composition of where the feed composition comprises from about 99.5% to about 99.875% by weight animal feed and from about 0.125% to about 0.5% by weight of the dry powder composition.4. The feed composition of where the dry powder composition comprises from about 15% to about 40% silica claim 1 , from about 50% to about 81% mineral clay claim 1 , from about 1.0% to about 5.0% β-glucans claim 1 , from about 0.05% to about 3.0% β-1 claim 1 ,3(4)-endoglucanohydrolase claim 1 , and from about 1% to about 8% mannans by weight.5. The feed composition of consisting essentially of the feed and the dry powder composition claim 1 , wherein the dry powder composition consists essentially of silica claim 1 , mineral clay claim 1 , β-glucans claim 1 , β-1 claim 1 ,3 (4)-endoglucanohydrolase claim 1 , and mannans.6. The feed composition of where the feed is a feed for an animal selected from mammalian and avian species.710-. (canceled)11. A method for preparing a feed composition claim 1 , comprising:combining a dry powder composition comprising silica, mineral clay, β-glucans, β-1 ...

Low density edible animal chews and methods of making same

Edible chews for pets have a low density (e.g. about 1.0 Kg/L or less) and a smooth exterior surface. One method by which the low density and the smooth exterior surface can be achieved uses a modified extrusion die to increase shear and restrict surface bubbles. Another method by which the low density and the smooth exterior surface can be achieved uses an extruder screw with a modified profile that holds a dough longer therein to create a whipping effect resulting in more bubble nucleation sites and hence a more uniform cellular matrix. The puffed (expanded) product was experimentally tested and provided better dental cleaning scores than a current unexpanded similarly formulated commercial dental product.

PALATABILITY ENHANCERS COMPRISING FREE AMINO ACIDS FOR USE IN PET FOODS

The present invention concerns a palatability-enhancing composition for pet food, wherein said composition comprises about 1 to 70% by weight of free amino acids, as well as uses thereof, especially for producing pet foods having enhanced palatability. Cat food is more specifically concerned by the present invention. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for preparing a cat food palatability-enhancing composition , with the exception of a cat drink palatability-enhancing composition and a cat beverage palatability-enhancing composition , comprising:a) providing palatability-enhancing composition ingredients;b) if necessary, grinding one or more of said ingredients; Ala, Glu, Pro, Leu, Asp, Tyr, Phe (List I), or', 'Met, Glu, Pro, Gly, Leu, Asp, Tyr, Phe (List II);, 'c) providing a mixture of free amino acids comprising at least two amino acids selected from the group consisting ofd) mixing about 1 to 70% by weight of said mixture with said palatability-enhancing composition ingredients of step a) and/or step b); ande) obtaining said cat food palatability-enhancing composition.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the palatability-enhancing composition ingredients comprise at least one pyrophosphate and/or at least one alkali metal polyphosphate.18. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the palatability-enhancing composition ingredients comprise at least one polyphosphate selected from the group consisting of: sodium tripolyphosphate claim 16 , potassium tripolyphosphate claim 16 , calcium tripolyphosphate and magnesium tripolyphosphate.19. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the palatability-enhancing composition ingredients comprise at least one polyphosphate selected from the group consisting of: sodium hexapolyphosphate claim 16 , potassium hexapolyphosphate claim 16 , calcium hexapolyphosphate and magnesium hexapolyphosphate.20. A method for preparing a cat food palatability-enhancing composition claim 16 , with the exception of a cat drink ...

METHOD OF ENHANCING PALATABILITY OF A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT TO ANIMAL FOOD

Fish oil is thickened using a thickening agent, such as one or both of silica and wax dispersed in the fish oil to thereby facilitate ease of delivery of the fish oil to an animal. The fish oil and the thickening agent form a viscous liquid blend that functions as a delivery medium of nutrients naturally present in the fish oil. The thickening agent is inert to the animal and chemically inert to the fish oil so that the naturally present nutrients of the fish oil are not substantially degraded by the thickening agent. The viscous liquid blend may also be used as a carrier liquid to deliver an added dietary supplement to the animal. 1. A method of enhancing palatability of a dietary supplement added to animal food to facilitate increased intake by the animal of the animal food containing the dietary supplement , comprising:preparing for dispensing on animal food a viscous liquid blend of fish oil, dietary supplement in particulate form, and thickening agent dispersed in the fish oil, the dietary supplement exhibiting one or both of inherent smell or taste that is offensive to an animal ingesting the dietary supplement, and the thickening agent dispersed in an amount of between about 0.1 wt. % and about 30 wt. % of the viscous liquid blend to thicken the fish oil to a viscosity causing suspension of the dietary supplement in the fish oil and thereby enhancing the dispensability of the viscous liquid blend, and to at least partly encapsulate the dietary supplement by the thickened fish oil, the encapsulation masking, from the animal ingesting animal food containing the dietary supplement, one or both of the offensive smell and taste of the dietary supplement and thereby enhancing its palatability to the animal and facilitating increased intake by the animal of the animal food containing the dietary supplement.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising dispensing the viscous liquid blend on the animal food claim 1 , the viscous liquid blend forming for the animal ...

Polypeptides Having Alpha-Xylosidase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having α-xylosidase activity, catalytic domains and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, catalytic domains. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides and catalytic domains. 151-. (canceled)52. An animal feed additive comprising(a) at least one polypeptide having alpha-xylosidase activity, which has polypeptide having at least 60% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2; and(b) at least one fat-soluble vitamin, and/or(c) at least one water-soluble vitamin, and/or(d) at least one trace mineral.53. The animal feed additive of claim 52 , wherein the animal feed comprises one or more further enzymes claim 52 , wherein the further enzymes are selected from the group comprising of amylases; phytases; xylanases; galactanases; alpha-galactosidases; proteases claim 52 , phospholipases; and beta-glucanases claim 52 , or any mixture thereof.54. An animal feed having a crude protein content of 50 to 800 g/kg and comprising an animal feed additive of .55. A method for the treatment of proteins claim 52 , comprising adding at least one polypeptide having alpha-xylosidase activity claim 52 , which has polypeptide having at least 60% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 to at least one protein or protein source.56. The method of claim 55 , wherein the at least one protein source comprises corn claim 55 , maize claim 55 , soybean or soybean meal.57. A method for improving the nutritional value of an animal feed claim 55 , comprising adding at least the at least one protein source to the feed. This application contains a Sequence Listing in computer readable form, which is incorporated herein by reference.This application contains a reference to a public deposit of biological material, which deposit is incorporated herein by reference (ATCC 8483).1. Field of ...

ALGAL-BASED ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITION CONTAINING EXOGENOUS PROTEASE ANIMAL FEED SUPPLEMENT, AND USES THEREOF

The present invention relates to an animal feed composition comprising one or more grains in an amount totaling 48-70% w/w of the composition; a non-algal protein source in an amount totaling 15-30% w/w of the composition; algae in an amount totaling 3-15% w/w of the composition; an exogenous protease totaling 0.01-0.1% w/w of the composition; and an oil heterologous to the algae in an amount totaling 0.5-15% w/w of the composition. The present invention also relates to an animal feed supplement, methods of feeding an animal, methods of improving the feed efficiency of an animal, and an improvement to an animal feed. 1. An animal feed composition comprising:one or more grains in an amount totaling 48-70% w/w of the composition;a non-algal protein source in an amount totaling 15-30% w/w of the composition;algae in an amount totaling 3-15% w/w of the composition;an exogenous protease totaling 0.01-0.1% w/w of the composition; andan oil heterologous to the algae in an amount totaling 0.5-15% w/w of the composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more grains comprises maize claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , rice claim 1 , sorghum claim 1 , oats claim 1 , potato claim 1 , sweet potato claim 1 , cassava claim 1 , DDGS claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the non-algae protein source comprises soybean claim 1 , fishmeal claim 1 , cottonseed meal claim 1 , rapeseed meal claim 1 , meat meal claim 1 , plasma protein claim 1 , blood meal claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the algae comprises full-fat algae.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the oil heterologous to the algae is present in the composition in an amount totaling 0.5-5% w/w of the composition.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the algae comprises de-fatted algae.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the oil heterologous to the algae is present in the composition in an amount totaling 3-15% w/w of the composition.8. ...

ANTIBACTERIAL MICROELEMENT CHELATES AND THE USE THEREOF IN ANIMAL FEEDS

The present invention relates to a microelement organic O-chelate or N-chelate complex compound, for the inhibition of facultative pathogenic bacteria. The present invention further relates to a composition, feed additive or feed comprising the compounds, as well as methods for the preparation thereof, and for the use thereof in animal stock farming. 1. Microelement organic chelate complex compound , for the inhibition of pathogenic bacteria , having the general formula{'br': None, 'sub': n', 'm', 'o, '(M)(X)(Y)'}wherein M is Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ag;{'sub': 4', '2, 'X is NH, HO;'}Y is an amino acid (preferably selected from the group consisting of the 20 naturally occurring amino acids), a fatty acid (preferably formic acid, acetic acid or propionic acid), hydroxy acid (preferably maleic acid or lactic acid) and/or polyamino-carboxylic acid (preferably nitrilotriacetic acid or ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid);n is 0-6;m is 1-6;o is 1-8.2Salmonella, E. coli, ClostridiumBrachyspyraArcanobacteriumStaphylococcusStreptococcusLawsoniaEimerella. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein the facultative pathogenic bacterium is selected from the group consisting of: sp. claim 1 , sp. claim 1 , sp. claim 1 , sp. claim 1 , sp. claim 1 , sp. claim 1 , sp.3Salmonella enterica, Salmonella entericaEnterica serovar enteritidis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella infantis, Salmonella gallinarium, S. paratyphi, S. abortusequi, S. java, S. cholerae, S. typhisuis, S. sendai, Escherichia coli, Clostridium perfringens, Cl. barati, Cl. sordellii. Cl. botulinum AF, Cl., novyy A, B, C, D, Cl. septicum, Cl. chuvoei, Cl. hystoliticum, Cl. sporogenes, Cl. tetani, Brachyspira hyodysenteriaea, Brachyspira pilosicoli Arcanobacterium piogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Lawsonia intracellularis.. The compound according to claim 2 , wherein the pathogenic bacterium is selected from the group consisting of: subp. ---4. A method for the treatment or prevention of a disease ...

NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION FOR EQUINE REPRODUCTIVE HEATH

An equine nutritional composition comprising: i) a first component comprising micronutrients, wherein said micronutrients include: the amino acids L-carnitine, L-arginine, L-cysteine and, optionally, L-lysine; folate; and, at least one mineral element selected from the group consisting of: selenium, iron, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and manganese; and, ii) a second component comprising one or more fatty acids selected from each of the groups: omega-3 fatty acids; and, omega-6 fatty acids. The equine nutritional composition has utility in improving aspects of the reproductive health of stallions. 1. An equine nutritional composition comprising:a first component comprising micronutrients, wherein said micronutrients comprise: the amino acids L-carnitine, L-arginine, and L-cysteine; folate; and, at least one mineral element selected from the group consisting of: selenium, iron, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and manganese; and, a second component comprising at least one omega-3 fatty acid and at least one omega-6 fatty acid.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio by volume of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is in the range of from 1.1:1 to 5:1.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said second component further comprises at least one omega-9 fatty acid.4. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein the ratio by volume of omega-3 to omega-9 fatty acids is in the range from 1.1:1 to 5:1.5. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein the ratio by volume of omega-3 claim 3 , omega-6 claim 3 , and omega-9 fatty acids in said second component is in the range from 1.5:1:0.7 to 2.5:1:0.7.6. The composition according to claim 3 , wherein the ratio by volume of omega-3 claim 3 , omega-6 claim 3 , and omega-9 fatty acids in said second component is in the range from 1.5:1:0.7 to 1.5:1:1.3.7. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said micronutrients of the first component further comprise the amino acid L-lysine.8. The ...

Wildlife Nutritional Supplementation Methods and Compositions

This invention relates to wildlife nutritional supplementation compositions and methods of use thereof for providing enhanced feeding efficiency and restoring a ruminant's self-generation of water soluble vitamins.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES FOR TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY

The invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of epilepsy in an animal. In one embodiment, a dietary regime suitable for enhancing the effect of an anti-epileptic drug (AED) in an animal can comprise a food composition comprising a medium chain triglyceride (MCT) and the AED, wherein the MCT is present in the food composition in an effective amount for enhancing the effect of the AED when the food composition and the AED are administered to the animal. 1. A dietary regime suitable for enhancing the effect of an anti-epileptic drug (AED) in an animal comprising the AED and a food composition comprising a medium chain triglyceride (MCT) , wherein the MCT is present in the food composition in an effective amount for enhancing the effect of the AED when the food composition and the AED are administered to the animal.2. The dietary regime of claim 1 , wherein the animal is a human or companion animal.3. The dietary regime of claim 1 , wherein the animal is a canine or a feline.5. The dietary regime of claim 5 , wherein greater than about 95% of the R′ claim 5 , R″ claim 5 , and R′″ are 8 carbons in length.6. The dietary regime of claim 6 , wherein the remaining R′ claim 6 , R″ claim 6 , and R′″ are 6-carbon or 10-carbon fatty acids.7. The dietary regime of claim 1 , wherein the food composition comprises from about 1% to about 15% of the MCT.8. The dietary regime of claim 1 , wherein the AED is selected from the group consisting of acetazolamide claim 1 , carbamazepine claim 1 , chlorazepate claim 1 , clobazam claim 1 , clonazepam claim 1 , diazepam claim 1 , eslicarbazepine acetate claim 1 , ethisyxunudem claim 1 , ethosuximide claim 1 , felbamate claim 1 , gabapentin claim 1 , imepitoin claim 1 , keppra claim 1 , lacosamide claim 1 , lamotrigine claim 1 , levetiracetam claim 1 , methylphenobarbitone claim 1 , nitrazepam claim 1 , oxcarbazepine claim 1 , perampanel claim 1 , piracetam claim 1 , phenobarbital claim 1 , phenytoin claim 1 , potassium ...

Method of Using a Supplement to Balance Animal Diets

The present invention provides a computer program for determining the optimum diet of an animal, determining what nutritional deficiencies exist in that diet, and formulating a supplement to correct those deficiencies. It allows the creation of a nutritionally complete and balanced diet with a sufficient but not excessive quantity of water, energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and vitamin-like nutrients. The specific compositions of supplements generated using the computer program are also claimed. 1. A method of supplementing a diet of a canine , the canine diet selected from the group consisting of 2% fat cottage cheese , beef , chicken , chicken egg , lamb , pork , salmon , soy , barley , brown rice , couscous , oats , potato , spaghetti , sweet potato , tapioca , white rice , and combinations thereof , the method comprising the step of providing to said canine a dietary supplement according wherein said supplement comprises at least 15 nutrients , said nutrients being chosen from the group consisting of chloride , Vitamin D , selenium , Vitamin B-12 , Vitamin K , Vitamin A , calcium , copper , iodine , iron , niacin , pantothenic acid , phosphorus , potassium , riboflavin , sodium , thiamine , choline , Vitamin E , and zinc , wherein said nutrients are present in an amount:a. up to about 13.0 grams chloride per megacalorie food;b. up to about 715 IU Vitamin D per megacalorie food;c. up to about 0.285 milligrams selenium per megacalorie food;d. up to about 0.450 mg Vitamin B-12 per megacalorie food;e. up to about 12500 mcg Vitamin K per megacalorie food;f. up to about 35715 IU Vitamin A per megacalorie food;g. up to about 3.55 grams calcium per megacalorie food;h. up to about 35.5 milligrams copper per megacalorie food;i. up to about 7.00 mg iodine per megacalorie food;j. up to about 428.5 milligrams iron per megacalorie food;k. up to about 152.5 milligrams niacin per megacalorie food;l. up to about 143.6 milligrams ...

METHODS OF REDUCING METHANE EMISSION DERIVED FROM RUMINAL FERMENTATION WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY REDUCING RISK OF NITRATE INTOXICATION

Methods of reducing methane emission in one or more ruminant animals, while simultaneously avoiding nitrate intoxication, are disclosed. The methods may include feeding the ruminant animal(s) a feed including a slow-release ruminant feed additive, where the slow release of nitrate ion from the feed additive keeps the overall levels of released nitrate in the rumen below a level that would result in nitrate intoxication, yet provides a level of non-protein nitrate ion to ruminant bacteria high enough to act as an antimethanogenic agent, resulting in a reduced production of methane. The slow-release ruminant feed additive may be in a granular or round form and encapsulated by a coating. The feed additive may include 40% to 85% in weight nitrate ion, 0% to 50% in weight sulfur, 1% to 40% in weight of a coating including hydrogenated vegetable fat; and 0% to 20% of additives in weight. 1. A method comprising:reducing methane emission in one or more ruminant animals and simultaneously avoiding nitrate intoxication in the one or more ruminant animals, by feeding the one or more ruminant animals a feed comprising a slow-release ruminant feed additive;wherein the slow release of nitrate ion from the feed additive keeps the overall levels of released nitrate in the rumen below a level that would result in nitrate intoxication of the one or more ruminant animals, yet provides a level of non-protein nitrate ion to ruminant bacteria high enough to act as an antimethanogenic agent, resulting in a reduced production of methane; and i. 40% to 85% in weight of a source of nitrate ion, wherein the source of nitrate ion is physiologically suitable for ruminant animals;', 'ii. 0% to 50% in weight of a source of sulfur, wherein the source of sulfur is physiologically suitable for ruminant animals;', 'iii. 1% to 40% in weight of the coating, the coating comprising one or more hydrogenated vegetable fats; and', 'iv. 0% to 20% of additives in weight;, 'wherein the slow-release ruminant ...

GRANULATED FEED PHOSPHATE COMPOSITION INCLUDING FEED ENZYMES

A granulated phosphate composition that provides sufficient nutritional value as well as enhanced bioavailability of organic phosphorous present in a main feed ingredient. The granulated phosphate composition includes a phosphate source, such as monocalcium phosphate, mono-dicalcium phosphate, or dicalcium phosphate, and one or more feed enzymes such as phytase. When the phosphate composition is compounded and pelleted with a main feed ingredient into a feed pellet, and consumed by a non-ruminant, the phytase component of the phosphate composition liberates otherwise unavailable phosphorous present in the main feed ingredient.

SOLID ANIMAL SUPPLEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEM

The present invention relates to solid animal supplement blocks that have high nutritional values and processes for their manufacture. The solid feed blocks comprise Condensed Molasses Solubles (CMS), a source of phosphorous and a liquid source. The solid feed blocks are suitable for use with rangeland animals. 1. A solid animal supplement block comprisingi) Condensed Molasses Solubles (CMS) in solid form, wherein the amount of CMS in the supplement block is at least 41.6% w/w,ii) a source of phosphorus, andiii) a liquid source.2. The solid animal supplement block according to wherein the crude protein content of the CMS is ≧40% w/w of the CMS composition.35.-. (canceled)6. The solid animal supplement block according to wherein the CMS comprises trace minerals selected from potassium and/or sulfur.7. The solid animal supplement block according to wherein the CMS is derived from the fermentation of molasses to produce glutamic acid.8. The solid animal supplement block according to wherein the CMS comprises about 66% to 93.5% w/w of the block.9. (canceled)10. The solid animal supplement block according to wherein the source of phosphorus comprises a monosodium phosphate claim 1 , monocalcium phosphate claim 1 , monodicalcium phosphate claim 1 , dicalcium phosphate dihydrate claim 1 , dicalcium phosphate anhydrous or tricalcium phosphate.11. (canceled)12. The solid animal supplement block according to wherein the source of phosphorus comprises about 3.7% to about 16.5% w/w of the block.13. (canceled)14. The solid animal supplement block according to wherein the liquid source is water or a syrup.15. (canceled)16. The solid animal supplement block according to wherein the liquid source comprises about 3% to about 16.5% w/w of the block.17. (canceled)18. The solid animal supplement block according to further comprising one or more of a surfactant claim 1 , a further nutritional supplement claim 1 , a rumen modifier and an anti-methanogenic compound.19. The solid animal ...

DIETARY PASTE COMPOSITIONS FOR RUMINANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Dietary paste compositions for ruminants are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and use. The dietary paste compositions may include least one saturated fatty acid compound and at least one carrier component. The methods of preparation may include contacting the at least one saturated fatty acid compound with the at least one carrier component to form the dietary paste composition. 1. A dietary paste composition comprising at least one saturated fatty acid compound and at least one carrier component , wherein the dietary paste composition is substantially free of a trans fatty acid compound.24.-. (canceled)5. The dietary paste composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid compound is a mixture of a stearic acid compound and a palmitic acid compound.6. The dietary paste composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid compound is palmitic acid claim 1 , a palmitate salt claim 1 , a palmitate ester claim 1 , a palmitate amide claim 1 , a palmitate anhydride claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. (canceled)8. The dietary paste composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid compound is stearic acid claim 1 , a stearate salt claim 1 , a stearate ester claim 1 , a stearate amide claim 1 , a stearate anhydride claim 1 , or a combination thereof.9. (canceled)10. The dietary paste composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid compound is present in the composition at a concentration of at least about 10% by weight.1112.-. (canceled)13. The dietary paste composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid compound comprises a palmitic acid compound and is present in the composition at a concentration of at least about 10% by weight.14. The dietary paste composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid compound comprises a stearic acid compound and is present in the composition at a concentration of at about 30% by weight or less.1516.-. (canceled)1820.-. (canceled)21. The dietary paste composition of ...

RUMINANT FEED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Dietary particle compositions for ruminant feed are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and use. The compositions may include a fatty acid compound, a core, and at least one encapsulating agent. The dietary particle may have a core coating layer. The fatty acid compound may be in the core or the core coating layer. The core may include a carbohydrate compound and a protein compound. The fatty acid compound may include at least about 90% saturated fatty acids. The fatty acid compound may include a palmitic acid compound. 1. A dietary particle composition comprising:a core having at least one saturated fatty acid compound and an emulsifying agent, wherein the core is encapsulated by at least one encapsulating agent.2. The dietary particle composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one encapsulating agent is substantially free of saturated fatty acid.3. The dietary particle composition of claim 1 , wherein the core further comprises a carbohydrate compound and a protein compound.4. The dietary particle composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one saturated fatty acid compound is present in the core at a concentration of at least about 50% by weight.5. The dietary particle composition of claim 1 , wherein at least one trans fatty acid compound is present in the core at a concentration of 5% by weight or less of the composition.6. The dietary particle composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition does not comprise a trans fatty acid compound.7. The dietary particle composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one saturated fatty acid compound is a palmitic acid compound selected from the group consisting of a palmitic acid claim 1 , a palmitate salt claim 1 , a palmitate ester claim 1 , a palmitate amide and a palmitate anhydride.8. (canceled)9. The dietary particle composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one saturated fatty acid compound is a stearic acid compound selected from the group consisting of stearic acid claim 1 , a stearate ...

Dietary compositions for ruminants and containers for storing and dispensing same

Feed containers configured to store and dispense dietary compositions for ruminants are disclosed. The dietary compositions may include a fatty acid component, at least one feed ingredient, and water. The fatty acid component may include less than about 10% by weight of unsaturated fatty acid. The feed ingredient may be selected from a carbohydrate, an amino acid, an amino acid derivative, a vitamin, a trace element, a mineral, a glucogenic precursor, or an antioxidant. The feed containers may include a lick tank, a storage container, a trough, a bucket, a pail, or the like. The feed containers may be configured to measure and/or regulate the consumption of the dietary composition stored therein by the ruminants.

MINERAL LICK COMPOSITIONS FOR RUMINANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Mineral lick compositions for ruminants are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and use. The compositions may include at least one sodium salt, at least one calcium salt, at least one magnesium salt, and at least one fatty acid component comprising at least about 80% saturated fatty acid by weight. 1. A mineral lick composition for ruminants , the mineral lick composition comprising:at least one sodium salt;at least one calcium salt;at least one magnesium salt; andat least one fatty acid component comprising at least about 80% saturated fatty acid by weight.2. The mineral lick composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid comprises at least one palmitic acid compound.3. The mineral lick composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid comprises at least one palmitic acid compound comprising free palmitic acid or a palmitic acid derivative selected from the group consisting of a palmitic acid ester claim 1 , a palmitic acid amide claim 1 , a palmitic acid salt claim 1 , a palmitic acid carbonate claim 1 , a palmitic acid carbamates claim 1 , a palmitic acid imide and a palmitic acid anhydride.4. The mineral lick composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid comprises a palmitic acid compound in an amount of at least about 60% by weight of the saturated fatty acid.58.-. (canceled)9. The mineral lick composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one emulsifier capable of emulsifying and pelletizing the mineral lick composition.10. (canceled)11. The mineral lick composition of claim 9 , wherein the emulsifier comprises castor oil.12. (canceled)13. The mineral lick composition of claim 9 , wherein the emulsifier is present in the mineral lick composition in an amount of about 0.01% by weight to about 1.0% by weight of the mineral lick composition.1416.-. (canceled)17. The mineral lick composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one glucogenic precursor selected from the group consisting of glycerol claim 1 ...

FEED FOR LACTATING RUMINANTS

A feed for ruminants may include at least one fatty acid component covalently linked with a carrier particle such that ingestion of the feed by lactating ruminants may provide for an increase in the amount of milk produced by the ruminant, and/or an increase in the fat content of the milk produced. 1. A feed composition for ruminants , the feed composition comprising:at least one carrier;at least one fatty acid moiety covalently linked to the carrier; andat least one nutritional component.2. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid moiety is derived from a fatty acid claim 1 , and the at least one carrier is derived from a carrier comprising at least one functional group capable of binding with a functional group of the fatty acid to covalently link the fatty acid moiety with the carrier.3. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the carrier is at least one feed particle.4. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the carrier is at least one wood particle claim 1 , hay particle claim 1 , grain particle claim 1 , alfalfa particle claim 1 , plant stalk particle claim 1 , plant stem particle claim 1 , soybean straw particle claim 1 , protein particle claim 1 , yeast particle claim 1 , corn stover particle claim 1 , or combinations thereof.5. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the carrier is at least one polymer.6. The feed composition of claim 5 , wherein the at least one polymer is a carbohydrate claim 5 , triglyceride claim 5 , plant cuticular wax claim 5 , cutin claim 5 , yeast cell wall polymer claim 5 , glucan claim 5 , lignan claim 5 , tannin claim 5 , polymerized polyphenol claim 5 , protein claim 5 , chitin polymer claim 5 , xylan claim 5 , fructan claim 5 , pullulan claim 5 , or combination thereof.7. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the carrier is at least one co-polymer.8. The feed composition of claim 7 , wherein the at least one co-polymer is a plant-sourced glycoprotein.9. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the ...

GENETIC TEST FOR LIVER COPPER ACCUMULATION IN DOGS AND LOW COPPER PET DIET

The present invention provides a method of testing a dog to determine the likelihood that the dog is protected from liver copper accumulation, comprising detecting in a sample the presence or absence in the genome of the dog of one or more polymorphisms selected from (a) SNP ATP7a_Reg3_F_6 (SEQ ID NO:142) and (b) one or more polymorphisms in linkage disequilibrium with (a). 130.-. (canceled)31. A method of preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog , comprising feeding the dog a foodstuff comprising copper at a concentration of at least 4.5 to less than 10 mg/kg dry matter , wherein a DNA sample from the dog has been typed directly or indirectly for SNP ATP7a_Reg3_F_6 (SEQ ID NO:142).321. The method according to claim , wherein the foodstuff is provided to the dog one or more times per day.331. The method according to claim , wherein said feeding is continued throughout the dog's life.341. The method according to claim , further comprising providing the foodstuff to the dog's owner.351. The method according to claim , for preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog having genetic inheritance of the Labrador Retriever breed.365. The method according to claim , for preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog having at least one parent that is a pure-bred Labrador Retriever.371. The method according to claim , for preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog that has no clinical symptoms associated with liver copper accumulation.381. The method according to claim , for preventing a disease attributable to liver copper accumulation in a dog that has a liver copper concentration of less than 400 mg/kg of dry weight liver.391. The method according to claim , wherein the dog does not have detectable liver disease.401. The method according to claim , for preventing copper-associated chronic hepatitis.411. The method according to claim , wherein the foodstuff ...

NON-MEDICAL FOOD ADDITIVE FOR ANIMALS, SUPPLEMENTED FOOD CONTAINING SAME AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ANIMAL GROWTH

This invention relates to a non-medical food additive that is an animal growth promoter containing 99% pure zeolite partially or totally exchanged with a C cation (in other words a synthetic zeolite) with the general formula I below: 114.-. (canceled)16. The premix according to claim 15 , wherein y is between 0.01 and 0.80.17. The premix according to claim 15 , wherein the zeolite contains between 1 and 12.5% by weight of copper as a proportion of the total weight of zeolite.18. The premix according to claim 15 , wherein the zeolite contains between 3 and 9% by weight of copper as a proportion of the total weight of zeolite.19. The premix according to claim 15 , wherein the zeolite contains between 5 and 6% by weight of copper as a proportion of the total weight of zeolite.20. The premix according to claim 15 , wherein x is 2.6.21. The premix according to claim 15 , wherein M is Na.22. The premix according to claim 15 , wherein y is between 0.1 and 0.5.23. The premix according to claim 15 , wherein the support and/or the other animal food additive is selected from the group consisting of animal non-medical growth promoter additives claim 15 , vitamins and trace elements.25. The supplemented food according to claim 24 , wherein y is between 0.01 and 0.80.26. The supplemented food according to claim 24 , wherein the zeolite contains between 1 and 12.5% by weight of copper as a proportion of the total weight of zeolite.27. The supplemented food according to claim 24 , wherein the zeolite contains between 3 and 9% by weight of copper as a proportion of the total weight of zeolite.28. The supplemented food according to claim 24 , wherein the zeolite contains between 5 and 6% by weight of copper as a proportion of the total weight of zeolite.29. The supplemented food according to claim 24 , wherein x is 2.6.30. The supplemented food according to claim 24 , wherein M+ is Na.31. The supplemented food according to claim 24 , wherein y is between 0.1 and 0.5.32. The ...

METHOD OF TREATING CORAL, A CORAL FOOD COMPOSITION AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

There is a coral food composition and the method of manufacture thereof, including a quantity of protein from a sea-based source and a quantity of probiotics from a land-based source; or the coral food composition includes a quantity of protein from a land-based source and a quantity of probiotics from a sea-based source. The quantity of probiotics is a fermented land-based organism. The quantity of protein is fermented. The food composition includes a quantity of one or more of the following: microalgae, plankton, fish meal, shrimp, crustacean, and algae. The food composition includes a quantity of vitamins and minerals. The food composition includes a quantity of probiotics. 1. A coral food composition , comprising:a) a quantity of protein from a sea-based source; andb) a quantity of probiotics from a land-based source in functional communication with the quantity of protein;or c) a quantity of protein from a land-based source; andd) a quantity of probiotics from a sea-based source in functional communication with the quantity of protein.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the food composition is a powder.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of protein include both land and sea-based proteins.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of probiotics is a fermented land-based organism.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the food composition is a paste.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of protein is fermented.7. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a quantity of one or more of microalgae claim 1 , plankton claim 1 , fish meal claim 1 , shrimp claim 1 , crustacean claim 1 , and algae.8. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a quantity of vitamins and minerals; wherein the vitamins and minerals are from land-based plants.9Lactobacillus, SaccharomycesBaccillus. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the probiotic quantity includes bacteria species selected from the group of bacteria species ...

Feed for lactating ruminants

A feed for ruminants may include at least one derivatized fatty acid component such that ingestion of the feed by lactating ruminants may provide for an increase in the amount of milk produced by the ruminant, and/or an increase in the fat content of the milk produced.

LIQUID DIETARY COMPOSITIONS FOR RUMINANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Liquid dietary compositions for ruminants are disclosed, as well as methods for their preparation and use. The compositions may include a fatty acid component, at least one feed ingredient, and water. The fatty acid component may include less than about 10% by weight of unsaturated fatty acid. The feed ingredient may be selected from a carbohydrate, an amino acid, an amino acid derivative, a vitamin, a trace element, a mineral, a glucogenic precursor, or an antioxidant. The compositions may also include about 25% by weight to about 55% by weight of water. 1. A liquid dietary composition for ruminants , the liquid dietary composition comprising:a fatty acid component, wherein the fatty acid component comprises less than about 10% by weight of unsaturated fatty acid;at least one feed ingredient selected from a carbohydrate, an amino acid, an amino acid derivative, a vitamin, a trace element, a mineral, a glucogenic precursor, or an antioxidant;water present in an amount of about 25% to about 55% by weight of the liquid dietary composition; andan emulsifier capable of emulsifying the liquid dietary composition.2. The liquid dietary composition of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid component comprises at least one palmitic acid compound selected from the group consisting of free palmitic acid or a palmitic acid derivative selected from a palmitic acid ester claim 1 , a palmitic acid amide claim 1 , a palmitic acid salt claim 1 , a palmitic acid carbonate claim 1 , a palmitic acid carbamates claim 1 , a palmitic acid imide and a palmitic acid anhydride.3. (canceled)4. The liquid dietary composition of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid component comprises a palmitic acid compound in an amount of at least about 60% by weight of the fatty acid component.56.-. (canceled)7. The liquid dietary composition of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid component comprises an unsaturated trans fatty acid content in an amount of about 5% or less by weight of the fatty acid component.812.-. ( ...

Nectar for birds

The invention relates to feed for birds. In particular, the invention relates to types of nectar for consumption by obligate nectarivore and facultative nectarivore birds.

MULTI-SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITIONS

This document provides dietary supplement compositions. For example, multi-supplement compositions having combinations of dietary supplement formulations useful for human or animal consumption are provided. 1. A multi-supplement composition comprising:(a) a probiotic supplement;(b) a multivitamin and mineral supplement;(c) an antioxidant supplement; and(d) an anti-inflammatory supplement.2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a fish oil supplement.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the probiotic supplement comprises:{'i': Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium lactis', 'Bifidobacterium bifidum, '(i) from about 5 billion to about 15 billion cfu of a mixture of , and ; and'}(ii) a filler having a water activity less than 0.2.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the probiotic supplement comprises a capsule or a tablet.5Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium lactisBifidobacterium bifidum. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said dietary supplement of a Supplement Formulation A releases said claim 1 , and within an intestine of a mammal following oral administration to said mammal;6. A multi-supplement composition comprising: [{'i': Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium lactis', 'Bifidobacterium bifidum,, '(i) from about 5 billion to about 15 billion cfu of a mixture of , and'}, '(ii) a filler having a water activity less than 0.2, and', '(iii) a capsule,, '(a) a dietary supplement of a Supplement Formulation A comprising{'i': Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium lactis', 'Bifidobacterium bifidum, 'wherein said dietary supplement of a Supplement Formulation A ...

BOVINE MEAT COMPOSITIONS HAVING ENHANCED QUALITY, NUTRITIVE AND HEALTH VALUES OBTAINED FROM ENRICHMENT DIETS

The present invention relates to improved meat products produced by novel methods of increasing the selenium and Vitamin E content in beef by feeding special enriched diets. The present invention further provides improved meat products having increased Vitamin E retention, reduced TBARS and/or improved water holding capacity in comparison to meat products not obtained from beef cattle fed said special enrichment diet. 1. A stabilized meat product comprising:a meat product having increased Vitamin E retention, wherein said product is produced by the process for increasing selenium content in beef comprising:combining organic selenium and other organic trace minerals to create a special enrichment diet to feed to beef cattle, wherein said organic trace minerals are selected from the group consisting of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, zinc, copper, iodine, manganese, cobalt and combinations thereof, and wherein said special enrichment diet does not contain any inorganic and/or metallic trace minerals and compounds; andfeeding said special enrichment diet to beef cattle.2. The composition of wherein said increased Vitamin E retention provides improved shelf-stability and reduced oxidative damage in comparison to meat products not obtained from beef cattle fed said special enrichment diet.3. The composition of wherein the product has a lower TBARS (e.g. less lipid degradation of the product) in comparison to meat products not obtained from beef cattle fed said special enrichment diet.4. The composition of wherein the product has improved water holding capacity in comparison to meat products not obtained from beef cattle fed said special enrichment diet.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein said improved water holding is measured according to a drip loss of reduction of at least about 1%. This application is a Divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 13/398,990 filed Feb. 17, 2012 which claims priority as a continuation application to U.S. application Ser. No. 12/201, ...

MULTI-COMPONENT FOOD PRODUCT

Embodiments herein related to multi-component packaged food products which have been thermally processed to achieve commercial sterility in a package, including at least a first component and a second component in contact with (e.g., immersed in) the first component, wherein said first component is comprised of a substantially water-based, liquid, pasty or gelled food such as sauce, gel, gravy, jus or the like, and wherein the second component consists of one or more relatively hard, manufactured pieces that substantially retain their initial shape and hard or crunchy textural functionality for at least an expected shelf-life of the product whilst exposed to the moisture content of the first component. 1. A multi-component packaged food product which has been thermally processed to achieve commercial sterility in a package , including at least a first component and a second component in contact with the first component , wherein said first component is a substantially water-based , liquid , pasty or gelled food , and wherein the second component is one or more relatively hard , manufactured pieces , each piece including a matrix of inorganic material including calcium mineral salts.2. The multi-component packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the pieces of the second component have an initial moisture content of less than 10.0% w/w prior to incorporation into said first component.3. The multi-component packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein prior to thermal processing claim 1 , the difference in water activity between said first component and said pieces of the second component is in the range 0.10 to 0.20.4. The multi-component packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the first component has a water activity of at least 0.9.5. The multi-component packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the pieces of the second component pieces are compressed calcium mineral salts.6. The multi-component packaged food product of claim 1 , wherein the matrix of inorganic ...

ALGAL-BASED ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITION, ANIMAL FEED SUPPLEMENT, AND USES THEREOF

The present invention relates to an animal feed composition comprising one or more grains in an amount totaling 50-70% w/w of the composition; a non-algal protein source in an amount totaling 15-30% w/w of the composition; algae in an amount totaling 3-15% w/w of the composition; an oil heterologous to the algae in an amount totaling 0.5-15% w/w of the composition; an inorganic phosphate source in an amount totaling up to 1.5% w/w of the composition; a sodium source in an amount totaling up to 0.5% w/w of the composition; and one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of lysine, threonine, isoleucine, tryptophan, and methionine in an amount totaling up to 0.5% w/w of the composition. Also disclosed are an animal feed supplement, methods of feeding animals, methods of improving the feed efficiency of an animal, and an improvement to animal feed. 1. An animal feed composition comprising:one or more grains in an amount totaling 50-70% w/w of the composition;a non-algal protein source in an amount totaling 15-30% w/w of the composition;algae in an amount totaling 3-15% w/w of the composition;an oil heterologous to the algae in an amount totaling 0.5-15% w/w of the composition;an inorganic phosphate source in an amount totaling up to 1.5% w/w of the composition;a sodium source in an amount totaling up to 0.5% w/w of the composition; andone or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of lysine, threonine, isoleucine, tryptophan, and methionine in an amount totaling up to 0.5% w/w of the composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more grains comprises maize claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , rice claim 1 , sorghum claim 1 , oats claim 1 , potato claim 1 , sweet potato claim 1 , cassava claim 1 , DDGS claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the non-algae protein source comprises soybean claim 1 , fishmeal claim 1 , cottonseed meal claim 1 , rapeseed meal claim 1 , meat meal claim 1 , plasma protein ...

Dietary supplement

Dietary supplements used as a horse calming supplement can include a calcium coordinated compound.

Calcium Citrate-Malate as source of calcium to prevent bone diseases and increase bone strength in young animals and birds, especially young poultry, dogs, cats, swine, calves, and horses; and laying hens

This invention relates to addition of calcium citrate-malate in the feed of young animals and poultry. Growth in young animals and poultry is rapid. During the early stages of development, a highly soluble and bioavailable source of calcium is needed for healthy growth and bone development. In addition, this invention also relates to a source of calcium in the feed of laying hens. Laying hens require large quantity of calcium for eggshell formation. While the hens can mobilize calcium from bone to supplement the dietary calcium, the mobilization is slow and inefficient. The mobilization of bone calcium is also detrimental to health of hens. Laying hens often have bone defects and inferior eggshell. The addition of calcium citrate-malate to feeds and milk replacers of young animals enhances the bioavailability calcium for growth and bone development and improves health and eggshell quality of laying hens. 1. A method of feeding young poultry chicken , turkey , geese , ducks , quails) and young animals (swine , cattle , sheep , goats , dogs , cats , not excluding other species) feed comprising of primarily corn , wheat , or barley , and soybean meal as a diet , wherein said diet contains calcium citrate malate to provide up to 50% of the dietary calcium to improve growth , to enhance bone development , and to prevent tibial dyschondroplasia.2. A method of feeding young pigs a feed comprising of corn soybean meal as in a piglet diet , wherein said piglet diet contains calcium citrate malate to provide up to 50% of the dietary calcium , to enhance bone development , to prevent bone malformation and improve growth.3. A method of feeding young animals (swine , cattle , sheep , goats , dogs , cats , not excluding other species) liquid feed (milk replacer) comprising of whey protein and vegetable oil as a milk replacer , wherein said milk replacer contains calcium citrate malate to provide up to 50% of the dietary calcium , to enhance bone development , to prevent bone ...

Composition and method for co-administration with a growth promotant

Embodiments of a composition comprising silica, mineral clay, mannans, or any combination thereof are disclosed. The composition may further comprise glucan. The composition is administered to an animal that will be administered, or has been administered, a growth promotant. The growth promotant may be a β-agonist, antibiotic, steroid or hormone. The composition is fed to the animal for a period of time before administration of the growth promotant, during administration of the growth promotant, and/or after administration of the growth promotant. Administration of the composition to the animal ameliorates, or prevents development of, at least one deleterious symptom or sign, such as a deleterious symptom or sign potentially associated with administration of the growth promotant. Embodiments of a composition comprising (i) a growth promotant and (ii) glucan, silica, mineral clay, mannans, or any combination thereof also are disclosed.

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ZINC SALTS AND ISOTHIOCYANATES FOR REDUCTION OF ORAL VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS (VSCs)

Combinations of a zinc salt and an isothiocyanate are provided, and more particularly to a consumer acceptable oral composition containing such combination which is effective in the reduction of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). 1. An oral composition comprising an effective amount of a zinc salt and an isothiocyanate against volatile sulfur compounds.2. The composition of wherein the zinc salt is an organic zinc salt.3. The composition of wherein the isothiocyanate is selected from the group consisting of sulforaphane (SFN) claim 1 , allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) claim 1 , phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) claim 1 , benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC) and combinations thereof.4. The composition of wherein the isothiocyanate is selected from the group consisting of 3-morpholinopropyl isothiocyanate claim 1 , phenylisothiocyanate claim 1 , and norbornyl isothiocyanate.5. The composition of wherein the zinc salt is selected from the group consisting of zinc ascorbate claim 1 , zinc hydrogen acetate claim 1 , zinc lactate claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The composition of wherein the weight ratio of zinc salt to isothiocyanate is from about 1:10 to about 100:1.7. The composition of wherein the oral composition is a mint claim 1 , low boiled candy claim 1 , hard boiled candy claim 1 , lozenges claim 1 , syrups claim 1 , pressed mints claim 1 , throat drops claim 1 , and chocolates.8. The composition of wherein the oral composition is a chewing gum claim 1 , or a chewy candy.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the oral composition is a pet chew or a biscuit.10. An oral composition effective in reducing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) claim 1 , dimethyl sulfide [(CH3)2S] claim 1 , methyl mercaptan (CH3SH) and combinations thereof comprising a combination of zinc lactate and an isothiocyanate.11. The composition of wherein the isothiocyanate is selected from the group consisting of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) claim 10 , phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) claim 10 , benzyl ...

KITS AND METHODS FOR NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED HOME COOKED PET FOOD

In one aspect, a kit comprises a cooking aid comprising vitamins and minerals; and a component that identifies ingredients, amounts thereof, and instructions for preparing a pet food for a companion animal from the ingredients and the cooking aid. In another aspect, a method comprises providing a cooking aid comprising vitamins and minerals, together with material on which information is printed that identifies ingredients, amounts thereof, and instructions for preparing a pet food for a companion animal from the cooking aid and the ingredients. Preferably the pet food meets the minimum nutrient requirements for complete and balanced nutrition for the companion animal as established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). 1. A kit comprising:a cooking aid comprising vitamins and minerals; anda component that identifies ingredients, amounts thereof, and instructions for preparing a pet food for a companion animal from the ingredients and the cooking aid.2. The kit of wherein the cooking aid is formulated such that use of the cooking aid with the amounts of the ingredients claim 1 , according to the instructions claim 1 , forms the pet food to meet the minimum nutrient requirements for complete and balanced nutrition for the companion animal as established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).3. The kit of wherein the cooking aid is formulated to meet the minimum nutrient requirements for complete and balanced nutrition for a dog.4. The kit of wherein the cooking aid is formulated to meet the minimum nutrient requirements for complete and balanced nutrition for a cat.5. The kit of wherein the cooking aid is a powder.6. The kit of comprising a sachet that contains at least a portion of the powder; and at least one of the ingredients claim 5 , the amounts thereof claim 5 , or the instructions are at least partially printed on the sachet.7. The kit of comprising a single package that comprises the cooking aid and the ...

LEAVENED CHEW BONE FOR PETS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME

A leavened chew bone for pets and a method for preparing the leavened chew bone use wheat gluten, corn starch, and chicken or/and beef as main materials. The method involves steps of (1) dissolving, (2) activating yeast powder, (3) mixing, (4) slurry making, (5) fermenting and toughening, (6) forming, (7) leavening, and (8) heat-drying. The leavened chew bone such made is highly nutritional and has controlled hardness. 1. A leavened chew bone for pets , the leavened chew bone being characterized in comprising the following materials by weight parts: 50-80 parts of wheat gluten , 5-20 parts of corn starch , 16-25 parts of chicken or/and beef , 10-20 parts of meat-bone powder , 5-20 parts of food-grade glycerin , 2-10 parts of food-grade gelatin , 1-2 parts of yeast powder , 0.2-5 parts of food-grade flavoring , 0.2-5 parts of DL-alanine , 0.1-1 part of culinary salt , 0.01-1 parts of sodium dihydrogen phosphate , 0.5-1 part of potassium chloride , 0.03-0.08 part of an anti-oxidant , 0.1-0.5 part of vitamins , and 0.02-1.5 parts of dietary minerals.2. The leavened chew bone of claim 1 , being characterized in further comprising 0.3-5.5 parts of food colouring.3. A method for preparing the leavened chew bone for pets of claim 1 , being characterized in comprising the following steps:{'b': 50', '80, '(1) Dissolving: mixing gelatin and culinary salt with water respectively at a ratio of 1:1-1:1.5 into a mixture, transferring the mixture into a stainless steel container, and heating the mixture at -° C. by double boiling while stirring the mixture until the materials are completely dissolved;'}(2) Activating yeast powder: dissolving yeast in warm water at 35° C.-45° C. into a solution for activation, wherein a ratio between the yeast powder and the water is 1:1.5-1:2, and letting the solution stand for 10-20 minutes to allow the yeast powder to be fully activated;(3) Mixing: mixing wheat gluten, 60%-80% of corn starch, chicken or/and beef powder, meat-bone powder, DL- ...

APPLICATION OF BETA ZEOLITE AS MULTITOXIN BINDER IN ANIMAL FEED

The present invention relates to the application of beta zeolite in animal feed as a toxin binder. The beta zeolites, which contain 12 membered ring systems with Bronsted and Lewis acidic sites, have high binding efficacy against common toxins present in animal feed. This study aimed to evaluate the binding efficacy of The disclosed H beta zeolite (HBZ) has high binding efficiecy against major mycotoxins such as aflatoxin B1, ochratoxin A (OTA), zearalenone, mycophenolic acid, cyclopiazonic acid, Fumonisin B1, T-2 and patulin. 1. A toxin binder comprising microporous zeolite materials having 12 membered ring systems.2. The toxin binder of claim 1 , comprising either a NH+ or H+ form of beta zeolite.3. The toxin binder of claim 2 , wherein the beta zeolites have pore sizes in the range of 1-15 Å but preferably about 5 Å.4. The toxin binder of wherein the beta zeolites have a Si/Al ratio in the range between 10-50 claim 2 , preferably around 25.5. The toxin binder of claim 2 , wherein the beta zeolites having Lewis and Bronsted acidic sites at the surface and inside the pores.6. The toxin binder of for use as multitoxin binders in animal feed supplements.7. The toxin binder of claim 1 , for binding a mycotoxin claim 1 , wherein the mycotoxin is selected from the group consisting of aflatoxin B1 claim 1 , ochratoxin A claim 1 , zearalenone claim 1 , mycophenolic acid claim 1 , cyclopiazonic acid claim 1 , fumonisin B1 claim 1 , T-2 and patulin and also extends to toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungus claim 1 , bacterial exotoxins claim 1 , bacterial endotoxins claim 1 , ergot alkaloids and pesticides. This application claims priority to Indian Application Serial No. 544/DEL/2014, filed on Feb. 26, 2014, and U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/978,457, filed on Apr. 11, 2014, each of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference.The present invention relates generally to toxin binders for animal feed applications and, more specifically, to the ...

GLYCEROL DERIVED MATERIAL

A method of producing a solid glycerol derived material includes the steps of combining glycerol with a metal oxide, the glycerol having a water content of between about 5 and 50%, and the rate of combination of the glycerol and the metal oxide and the amount of the metal oxide being selected so that at least part of the water present in the glycerol reacts with the metal oxide in an exothermic reaction and at least part is driven off by heat produced in the exothermic reaction to produce the solid glycerol derived material. 1. A method of producing a solid glycerol derived material , the method including the step ofcombining glycerol with a metal oxide, the glycerol having a water content of between about 5 and 50%, and the rate of combination of the glycerol and the metal oxide and the amount of the metal oxide being selected so that at least part of the water present in the glycerol reacts with the metal oxide in an exothermic reaction and at least part is driven off by heat produced in the exothermic reaction to produce the solid glycerol derived material.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the glycerol having a water content of between about 5% and 50% is produced in the manufacture of bio-diesel.3. A method as claimed in or claim 1 , in which the glycerol has a water content of between about 9% and 18%.4. A method as claimed in any one of the proceeding claims claim 1 , in which the metal oxide is selected from Group 1A metal oxides claim 1 , Group 2A metal oxides claim 1 , transition metal oxides and combinations thereof.5. A method as claimed in claim 4 , in which the metal oxide is calcium oxide.6. A method as claimed in claim 5 , in which the calcium oxide has a purity of at least 75%.7. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims claim 5 , in which the solid product is a particulate material.8. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims claim 5 , which includes combining the glycerol and the metal oxide with at least one ...

MINERAL BLOCK WITH INTEGRATED AEROMATIC ATTRACTANT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF THE SAME

The present disclosure relates to a system for attracting animals, a method of producing the system, and a system for attracting animals produced by a specific process. The animal attracting system includes a mineral attractant portion and an integrated aromatic attractant portion. The method of producing the system allows for production of a hardened mineral block without the need for application of heat or pressure during the curing of the mineral block. 1. A system for attracting animals , the system comprising:a mineral block comprising a body portion and a recessed portion, wherein the recessed portion comprises an open volume recessed into a side of the body portion, and wherein the body portion comprises a plurality of minerals; anda scent cell comprising a wax, the wax comprising an aromatic attractant, wherein the scent cell is positioned within the recessed portion of the mineral block.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of minerals include at least one of the minerals selected from the group consisting of:sodium chloride;mineral salt;calcium sulphate;calcium carbonate;iron oxide;zinc oxide;ferrous carbonate;copper oxide;calcium iodate;cobalt carbonate;sodium selenite; andtrace minerals.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the body portion comprises salt and calcium sulphate.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the body portion comprises 55 percent by mass salt and 45 percent by mass calcium sulphate.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the body portion comprises between 40 and 60 percent by mass salt and between 60 and 40 percent by mass calcium sulphate.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an aperture in a surface of the body portion claim 1 , wherein the aperture provides for access to the recessed portion from a side of the body portion other than the side of the body having the recessed portion.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the aromatic attractant comprises at least one natural scent.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the aromatic ...

POLYPEPTIDES HAVING PROTEASE ACTIVITY

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having protease activity and isolated nucleic acid sequences encoding the proteases. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells, including plant and animal cells, comprising the nucleic acid sequences, as well as methods for producing and using the proteases, in particular the use of the proteases in animal feed. 125-. (canceled)26. An isolated polypeptide having protease activity , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 84% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, or the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4;(b) a polypeptide having at least 83% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 19, or the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 16 or SEQ ID NO: 18;(c) a polypeptide having at least 85% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 24, or the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 21 or SEQ ID NO: 23; (i) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1,', '(ii) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3,', '(iii) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 15,', '(iv) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17,', '(v) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 20,', '(vi) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 22,', '(vii) the full-length complementary strand of (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) or (vi);, '(d) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under high stringency conditions, or very high stringency conditions with'}(e) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 84% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 3;(f) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 83% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 15 or SEQ ID NO: 17;(g) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 85% sequence identity to ...

ANIMAL ATTRACTANT AND/OR FEED AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

Embodiments pertain to a method of attracting and/or feeding one or more animals, including game, wildlife, deer, whitetail deer (), moose, elk, antelope, goats, cows, horses, turkey, birds, raccoons, chipmunks, donkeys, elephants, possum, squirrels, rabbits, mice, and buffalo. Embodiments relate to a nutritional food source (feed) and/or attractant that incorporates one or more of the following: whole chestnuts; chestnut kernels and/or kernel pieces; and ground chestnut flour. Embodiments incorporate chestnut flour and one or more of the following: whole chestnuts; chestnut kernels; and kernel pieces. Specific embodiments incorporate one or more of the following: whole chestnuts; chestnut kernels; kernel pieces, and incorporate less than 2%, less than 1%, less than 0.9%, less than 0.8%, less than 0.7%, less than 0.6%, and/or less than 0.5% chestnut flour. The attractant and/or feed can be used to feed and/or attract game, wildlife, deer, whitetail deer (), and/or other animals. 1. An attractant and/or feed , comprising in the range of 5% to 50% by volume , or by weight of one or more of the following: whole chestnuts , chestnut kernels and/or chestnut kernel pieces , and chestnut flour.2. The attractant and/or feed according to claim 1 , wherein the attractant and/or feed comprises in the range 10% to 40% by weight whole chestnuts claim 1 , chestnut kernels and/or chestnut kernel pieces claim 1 , and/or chestnut flour.3. The attractant and/or feed according to claim 2 , wherein the attractant and/or feed comprises in the range 20% to-25% by weight whole chestnuts claim 2 , chestnut kernels and/or chestnut kernel pieces claim 2 , and/or chestnut flour.4. The attractant and/or feed according to claim 1 , wherein the whole chestnuts claim 1 , chestnut kernels and/or chestnut kernel pieces claim 1 , and/or chestnut flour has a moisture content less than or equal to 15% moisture by weight.5. The attractant and/or feed according to claim 1 , wherein the whole chestnuts ...

Pet Beverage and Container

An aqueous beverage for a dog made from fruit, vegetable, and/or meat juices combined with premeasured quantities of electrolytes. In some embodiments, the beverage includes premeasured quantities of sugars and/or water soluble vitamins and minerals. The beverage is stored and served in an improved container having a concave shaped lid hingeably affixed to the container. When the lid is in an open position, the beverage is poured into the lid, whose interior side is a bowl, raised above the ground by the container, from which the dog drinks the beverage. 110. A beverage () for a dog wherein one liter of the beverage is comprised of an aqueous solution including a quantity of at least one electrolyte selected from the group consisting of sodium , chloride , potassium , magnesium , calcium and phosphorus , and further including a quantity of juice derived from at least one of fruit , vegetable , and meat.210. The beverage () in wherein the beverage is further comprised of a sugar selected from glucose claim 1 , dextrose claim 1 , and fructose claim 1 , in a concentration of up to 30 grams.310. The beverage () of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of electrolyte includes 45 mEq of sodium.410. The beverage () of claim 3 , wherein the quantity of electrolyte includes 15-25 mEq of potassium.510. The beverage () of claim 3 , wherein the quantity of electrolyte includes 25-25 mEq of chloride.610. The beverage () of claim 1 , further comprising water-soluble vitamins selected from B-vitamins and vitamin C.710. The beverage () of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of juice included is 0.25-0.5L of at least one of beef claim 1 , chicken claim 1 , and lamb broth.810. The beverage () of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of juice include is 0.25-0.5L of apple juice.92010. A container () for storing and serving the beverage () of claim 1 , the container comprising:{'b': 22', '24', '28', '26', '22, 'a container portion () having an internal storage area () accessed via a hollow cylindrical ...

Ingestible Compositions Containing Criollo Avocado Component

The undomesticated, i.e., criollo-type of avocado found growing in the tropics, particularly in the Dominican Republic, is used to prepare nutritional compositions for oral ingestion by humans and lower animals, especially pets such as dogs and cats. 1. A method for supplying a member selected from the group consisting of mannoheptulose , perseitol and mixtures thereof to an edible food composition component , said food composition component comprising a non-avocado derived member selected from the group consisting of protein , fat , carbohydrate and mixtures thereof , by combining a criollo avocado-derived component containing said mannoheptulose , perseitol or mixtures thereof with said food composition component.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said criollo is a member selected from the group consisting of criollo West Indian avocado claim 1 , criollo West Indian/Guatemalan hybrid avocado and mixtures thereof.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said criollo avocado is grown in the Dominican Republic.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein said criollo avocado is an early harvest criollo avocado.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said criollo avocado-derived component comprises the criollo avocado flesh plus a member selected from avocado pit claim 1 , avocado peel claim 1 , or both pit and peel.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said criollo avocado-derived component is an aqueous extract comprising said mannoheptulose and optionally perseitol.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said food composition component is animal protein.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said food composition component is a plant carbohydrate derived from a farinaceous source.9. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said food composition component is a non-avocado fat comprising omega-3 fatty acid moieties.10. An animal food composition according to comprising a nutritionally balanced mixture of said protein claim 1 , carbohydrate claim ...

Foaming animal attractant and method of use

A feed product for animals foams and expands when blended with an activator. The feed product is a liquid or a paste. The foaming can be carried out using a variety of foaming agents. A disclosed foaming feed composition includes water, one or more food components, and a reactive combination that reacts to form a gas, wherein the reactive combination including a first reactive component and a second reactive component. Methods of forming and using the foaming feed compositions are also described.

COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING SHELF LIFE OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA

Methods and compositions are disclosed for enhancing the shelf life of probiotic bacteria, such as lactic acid bacteria (LAB). In one particular formulation, oil, soybean meal and a silicon-containing compound are mixed with LAB to extend the shelf life of the LAB to about six months or longer at normal ambient temperature. 1. A composition for storing a microorganism , said composition comprising:(a) oil;(b) silicon-containing compound; and(c) a plant meal derived from seeds.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said oil is selected from the group consisting of soybean oil claim 1 , safflower oil claim 1 , corn oil claim 1 , palm oil claim 1 , canola oil claim 1 , mineral oil claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said plant meal is soybean meal.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said oil is present in said composition at about 5% to 15% (w/w).5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said oil is present in said composition at about 7.7% to 10.2% (w/w).6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said silicon-containing compound is selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide claim 1 , silicate claim 1 , sodium aluminosilicate and combination thereof.7. The composition in claim 1 , wherein said silicon-containing compound is silicon dioxide and said silicon dioxide is present in said composition at about 0.1% to 0.7% (w/w).8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said plant meal is present in said composition at about 80% to 95% (w/w).9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said plant meal is an extruded soybean meal.10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said microorganism is stabilized.11. A composition comprising(a) oil;(b) silicon-containing compound;(c) a plant meal derived from seeds; and(d) a probiotic bacterium.12. The composition of claim 11 , wherein said plant meal is soybean meal.13. The composition of claim 11 , wherein said probiotic bacterium is a member selected from the group consisting of lactic acid ...

USE OF SPENT BLEACHING EARTH FROM EDIBLE OIL PROCESSING IN THE FORMULATION OF SALT AND MINERAL FEED BLOCKS OR PELLETS FOR LIVESTOCK

Spent bleaching earth from edible oil processing can be used in the formulation of salt and mineral lick blocks and pellets for livestock to enhance the health and nutritional value of the feed supplements. Because of the ignition hazard inherent with spent bleaching earth, landfill has been and continues to be the dominant disposal method. By adding salt or brine to the spent bleaching earth upon discharge from the process filters, the hydroscopic property will keep the material safe for handling and economic use as described. 1. A method for disposing of spent bleaching earth comprising:combining and mixing spent bleaching earth obtained from edible oil processing with a salt component, a binding agent composition, and water;wherein the amount of spent bleaching earth is about 10-35% by weight;wherein the amount of the salt component is about 50-85% by weight; andwherein the amount of binding agent composition is about 5-15% by weight.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spent bleaching earth is selected from the group consisting of attapulgite claim 1 , montmorillonite claim 1 , Na-montmorillonite claim 1 , Ca-montmorillonite claim 1 , bentonite claim 1 , Na-bentonite claim 1 , Ca-bentonite claim 1 , beidellite claim 1 , nontronite claim 1 , saponite claim 1 , hectorite claim 1 , or combinations of thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the salt component is an alkali metal salt.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the alkali metal salt is selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride claim 3 , magnesium chloride claim 3 , potassium chloride claim 3 , or combinations of thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the salt component is an alkaline metal salt.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the salt component is a brine comprising about 24 wt % salt.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the brine salt is an alkali metal salt.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the brine salt is an alkaline metal salt.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said binding agent ...

NUTRIENT COMPOSITION FOR BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

A nutrient composition for biological systems, such as humans, animals, plants or microorganisms includes at least one monometallic or mixed-metallic phosphate of the (M1 M2 M3 . . . Mx)(PO).aHO type where 0≦a≦9, where (M1, M2, M3 . . . Mx) represent the one metal of the monometallic phosphate or the two or more metals of the mixed-metallic phosphate and are selected from Na, K, Mg, Ca, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn and B, with the proviso that at least one of the metals in the phosphate is selected from Mn, Fe, Co and Ni. 1. A nutrient composition for biological systems , such as humans , animals , plants and microorganisms , which comprises at least one monometallic or mixed metallic phosphate of the type (M1 M2 M3 . . . Mx)(PO).aHO , where 0≦a≦9 , wherein (M1 , M2 , M3 . . . Mx) represent the one metal of the monometallic or the several metals of the mixed metallic phosphate and are selected from Na , K , Mg , Ca , Cr , Mo , W , Mn , Fe , Co , Ni , Cu , Zn and B , with the proviso that at least one of the metals in the phosphate is selected from Mn , Fe , Co and Ni , wherein the at least one phosphate can be prepared or is prepared bya) preparing an aqueous solution (I) which comprises at least one or more of the metals Mn, Fe, Co and/or Ni as divalent cations by introducing oxidic metal(II), metal(III) and/or metal(IV) compounds or mixtures or compounds thereof having mixed oxidation states, selected from hydroxides, oxides, oxide hydroxides, oxide hydrates, carbonates and hydroxide carbonates, of at least one of the metals Mn, Fe, Co and/or Ni together with the elemental forms or alloys of at least one of the metals Mn, Fe, Co and/or Ni into an aqueous medium comprising phosphoric acid and reacting the oxidic metal compounds with the elemental forms or alloys of the metals (in a redox reaction) to give the divalent metal ions,b) separating off any solids present from the phosphoric acid aqueous solution (I),c) if the phosphate is a mixed metallic phosphate ...

Methods of Nourishing Animals

The present invention relates to methods of maintaining, and methods of restoring, a desired calcium homeostasis in a non-human terrestrial animal by administering an effective amount of one or more Calcium-Sensing Receptor modulators (CaSRs) to the animal. The invention further provides methods of reducing foot lesions in chickens. The invention also relates to food compositions useful in the methods of the invention. 1. A method of inhibiting foot pad lesions in a non-human terrestrial animal , comprising administering to the animal an effective amount one or more CaSR modulator(s) , thereby inhibiting foot pad lesions in the animal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more CaSR modulator(s) is a CaSR antagonist.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the CaSR antagonist is a phenylalkylamine.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the phenylalkylamine is MC106.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more CaSR modulator(s) is a naturally occurring compound.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the animal has ingested an agent that adversely affects calcium homeostasis.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the agent is a chelated mineral compound.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the chelated mineral compound comprises at least one divalent cation selected from the group consisting of Zn2+ claim 7 , Cu2+ and Mn2+.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the chelated mineral compound comprises (2-hydroxy-4-methylthio)butanoic acid (HMTBa) and Zn2+.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the chelated mineral compound is MINTREX® Zn.11. The method of claim 7 , wherein the chelated mineral compound comprises methionine or glycine and Zn2+.12. The method of claim 7 , wherein the chelated mineral compound is selected from the group consisting of a zinc proteinate claim 7 , a copper proteinate claim 7 , a manganese proteinate and zinc bacitracin claim 7 , or a combination thereof.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-human terrestrial animal is a mammal.14. The method of ...

Water soluble nutritional supplement for ruminants

A water soluble nutritional supplement for ruminants is provided that comprises a highly soluble calcium component, a phosphorous component, a potassium component, a copper component, a vitamin C component, and a complete vitamin B complex. The nutritional supplement can be produced in a solid form and be readily dissolved in water. The ingestion of the nutritional supplement in liquid form ensures maximal intestinal absorbability of the vitamins and minerals by the ruminant. The contents of the nutritional supplement are optimized in order to enhance overall ruminant health, antler growth, and milk production.

Hairball Control through Dietary Mineral Limitation

The present invention relates to methods for controlling hairball formation in animals, particularly for treating and/or preventing hairball formation, elimination, and/or discharge by companion animals, including cats and dogs, by limitation of dietary minerals. The methods comprise feeding the animals in need of such treatment compositions comprising from 0.60% to 0.74% calcium by dry weight of the composition; from 0.50% to 0.69% phosphorous by dry weight of the composition; and from 0.06% to 0.28% sodium by dry weight of the composition, in an amount and for a time sufficient for treatment and/or prevention of hairball formation in the animal. 1. A method for treatment and/or prevention of hairball formation in an animal in need thereof , the method comprising feeding the animal a composition comprising:less than or equal to 0.74% calcium by dry weight of the composition;less than or equal to 0.69% phosphorous by dry weight of the composition; andless than or equal to 0.28% sodium by dry weight of the composition;wherein the composition is administered in an amount and for a time sufficient for treatment and/or prevention of hairball formation in the animal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said method comprises reducing the frequency of hairball discharge by the animal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the animal is a non-human animal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the animal is a companion animal.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the animal is a feline.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the animal is a canine.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a substantially nutritionally complete food composition.8. A food composition comprisingfrom 5% to 75% protein by dry weight of the composition;from 5% to 50% fat by dry weight of the composition;from 5% to 75% carbohydrate by weight of the composition;less than or equal to 0.74% calcium by dry weight of the composition;less than or equal to 0.69% phosphorous by dry weight of the composition; ...

Polypeptides Having Lysozyme Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having lysozyme activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. 127-. (canceled)28. An isolated polypeptide having lysozyme activity , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 6;(b) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2;(c) a polypeptide having at least 85% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 4;(d) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1;(e) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 85% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3;(f) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 90% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5;(g) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under medium-high stringency conditions with the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 5, or the full-length complement of thereof;(h) a variant of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 4 or SEQ ID NO: 6, comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion at one or more (e.g., several) positions; and(i) a fragment of the polypeptide of (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), (f), (g) or (h) that has lysozyme activity.29. The polypeptide of claim 28 , selected among polypeptides comprising or consisting of SEQ ID NO: 2 claim 28 , SEQ ID NO: 4 or SEQ ID NO: 6 or the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 claim 28 , SEQ ID NO: 4 or SEQ ID NO: 6.30. The polypeptide of claim 29 , wherein the mature polypeptide is selected among amino acids 20 to 264 of SEQ ID NO: 2 ...

Salt lick block support incorporating a liquid container therein

A salt lick block support incorporating a liquid container therein has a main body member having a hole in a top surface thereof. A hollow central portion adapted to hold a granular material therein, and a base portion extending outwardly from a lower section thereof and including a plurality of holes therethrough adapted to allow fasteners therein to securely hold the salt lick block support to a chosen surface. A plurality of fasteners adapted to extend through respective of the plurality of holes and engage the chosen surface. A removable container adapted to hold a liquid therein, has an opening in a top portion thereof, and is adapted to fit and be held in place within the hole in the top surface of the main body member, wherein the removable container further includes a small aperture in a bottom surface thereof that is adapted to allow the liquid to pass therethrough in a drop-by-drop fashion. 1. A salt lick block support comprising a main body member having a hole in a top surface thereof , a hollow central portion adapted to hold a granular material therein , and a base portion extending outwardly from a lower section thereof and including a plurality of holes therethrough adapted to allow fasteners therein to securely hold said salt lick block support to a chosen surface; a plurality of fasteners adapted to extend through respective said plurality of holes and engage said chosen surface; and a removable container adapted to hold a liquid therein , has an opening in a top portion thereof , and is adapted to fit and be held in place within said hole in said top surface of said main body member , wherein said removable container further includes a small aperture in a bottom surface thereof that is adapted to allow said liquid to pass therethrough in a drop-by-drop fashion.2. The salt lick block support of claim 1 , wherein said main body member and said hollow central portion are formed in a conical shape.3. The salt lick block support of claim 1 , wherein ...

Meat Like Pet Food Chunks

The present invention relates in general to the field of pet food. In particular the present invention relates to a meat like chunk that can be incorporated into a complete pet food. One embodiment of the present invention is a method of using multiple scraped surface heat exchangers and a steam tunnel to produce a meat like chunk. Another embodiment is a composition of meat ingredients, dried egg product, egg whites, and pea protein that results in a meat like chunk having an improved appearance that closely resembles that of actual pieces of meat.

Trace Element Solution

The inventions discloses a trace element solution, which comprises at least the following metals: zinc; manganese; selenium; and copper; and which comprises Vitamin B12. The solution furthermore comprises butaphosphan to stabilize the Vitamin B12 and the inclusion of butaphosphan may have synergistic activity with the minerals. 2. A solution as claimed in claim 1 , in which:(a) the ratio of zinc to manganese is at least 2:1;(b) the ratio of zinc to manganese is at least 4:1;(c) the ratio of zinc to copper is at least 2:1 or 4:1; and/or(d) the ratio of zinc to selenium is at least 4:1 or 12:1.3. A solution as claimed in claim 1 , which comprises the following concentrations:(a) at least 24 mg/ml zinc;(b) at least 4 mg/ml manganese;(c) at least 2 mg/ml selenium;(d) at least 6 mg/ml copper; and(e) at least 0.6 mg/ml Vitamin B12.4. A solution as claimed in claim 1 , in which the concentration of the metals is at least 36 mg/ml.5. A solution as claimed in claim 1 , which comprises the following concentrations:(a) at least 60 mg/ml zinc;(b) at least 10 mg/ml manganese;(c) at least 5 mg/ml selenium;(d) at least 15 mg/ml copper; and(e) at least 1.5 mg/ml Vitamin B12.6. A solution as claimed in claim 1 , in which the concentration of the metals is at least 90 mg/ml.7. A solution as claimed in claim 1 , which comprises chromium and/or iodine.8. A solution as claimed in claim 1 , which comprises butaphosphan to stabilize the Vitamin B12.9. A solution as claimed in claim 5 , in which the inclusion of butaphosphan enables the Vitamin B12 to remain more stable.10. A solution as claimed in claim 1 , which is an injectable trace element solution.11. A solution as claimed in claim 1 , which is visually stable.1213-. (canceled)14. A method of providing trace elements to animals comprising administering the solution of .15. A solution as claimed in claim 2 , which comprises the following concentrations:(a) at least 24 mg/ml zinc;(b) at least 4 mg/ml manganese;(c) at least 2 mg/ml ...

HIGH FAT POURED FEED BLOCK

Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.

PET FOOD

To provide a wet-type pet food that allows stabilization of quality by fine adjustment of mineral amounts and is superior in preference qualities. A pet food containing at least 5% by mass and no greater than 50% by mass of solids, comprising: an animal-derived protein raw material; a plant-derived protein raw material; magnesium, sodium, phosphorous and chlorine; a preference improving substance composed mainly of a chicken-derived amino acid; and water, wherein: a ratio by mass of a total content of the plant-derived protein raw material to a total content of the animal-derived protein raw material is at least 0.15; and a total content of the magnesium, the sodium, the phosphorous and the chlorine in the solids is no greater than 5% by mass in terms of element content.

Animal Food Composition and Method

The present invention provides an animal food composition comprising a food component, chitosan and a benefit agent, wherein the benefit agent forms a complex with the chitosan and wherein the chitosan-benefit agent complex forms a gel at a pH in the range from about 7 to about 8. Methods for delivery of a benefit agent and for treating an oral cavity condition wherein the benefit agent is a therapeutic agent are disclosed.