ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ГУАНИДИНУКСУСНОЙ КИСЛОТЫ В КАЧЕСТВЕ КОРМОВОЙ ДОБАВКИ

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СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПИЩЕВОГО ПРОДУКТА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к пищевой промышленности. Способ включает: смешивание препарата жизнеспособных пробиотических микроорганизмов с дополнительными компонентами, сушку до активности воды менее 0,3, сжатие смеси под давлением с получением гранул, имеющих объем, по меньшей мере, 0,02 см3, покрытие влагонепроницаемым защитным слоем при одновременном поддержании активности воды ниже 0,3 и введения гранул в жидкий, влажный или полувлажный пищевой продукт. Причем этап сжатия можно проводить перед сушкой. Способ позволяет сохранить жизнеспособность микроорганизмов в течение длительного времени. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

СПОСОБ УЛУЧШЕНИЯ ВСАСЫВАНИЯ ВИТАМИНА Е В ОРГАНИЗМЕ ДОМАШНЕГО ЖИВОТНОГО

Изобретение относится к кормлению домашних животных. Предложена кормовая композиция, включающая стимуляторы поджелудочной железы, печени и слизистой кишечника. Предложены способ улучшения всасываемости витамина Е, способ повышения содержания витамина Е в сыворотке крови и способ улучшения внешнего вида животного, включающие кормление животных данной композицией. Изобретение позволяет повысить всасываемость и усвояемость витамина Е в организме домашних животных. 4 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ (ВАРИАНТЫ) ПРЕДОТВРАЩЕНИЯ ИЛИ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ХРОНИЧЕСКОЙ ПОЧЕЧНОЙ НЕДОСТАТОЧНОСТИ У КОШАЧЬИХ С ГИПЕРТИРОИДИЗМОМ

Настоящее изобретение относится к ветеринарии, в частности к способам получения композиций для предотвращения и лечения хронической почечной недостаточности (ХПН) у представителя кошачьих с гипертироидизмом. Композиции содержат примерно от 28 примерно до 35% белка по отношению к сухому материалу, где белок содержит, по меньшей мере, примерно 75% растительного белка, и примерно от 0,1 до менее, примерно, чем 1 мг/кг йода по отношению к сухому материалу и/или примерно от 0,1 примерно до 1 мг/кг селена по отношению к сухому материалу. Использование данного изобретения позволит предотвратить и лечить хроническую почечную недостаточность у представителя кошачьих с гипертироидизмом. 6 н. и 44 з.п. ф-лы, 4 табл.

ЖЕВАТЕЛЬНЫЕ ПИЩЕВЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

Изобретение относится к области жевательных композиций для животных. Для получения жевательной пищевой композиции получают жидкий премикс посредством смешивания увлажнителя с другими жидкими ингредиентами, при наличии таковых. Смешивают коллаген или производное коллагена с другими сухими ингредиентами, при наличии таковых, для получения сухого премикса. Охлаждают жидкий премикс и сухой премикс до температуры от приблизительно -15°C до приблизительно 7°C. Смешивают жидкий премикс с сухим премиксом при температуре от приблизительно -15°C до приблизительно 7°C с образованием текучей пасты. Выливают пасту в термостойкий контейнер. Нагревают контейнер при достаточной температуре и в течение достаточного времени для получения приготовленной пасты. Охлаждают приготовленную пасту с образованием жевательной пищевой композиции. Изобретение относится к жевательной пищевой композиции, которая получена вышеуказанным способом. Изобретение относится к текучей пасте для получения жевательной пищевой композиции ...

ПИЩЕВОЙ БЕЛКОВЫЙ ИНГРЕДИЕНТ И СПОСОБЫ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к вариантам способа получения пищевого белкового ингредиента, а также пищевому белковому ингредиенту, полученному способом. Предложен способ получения пищевого белкового ингредиента, включающий обработку содержащего белок материала восстанавливающим агентом, хаотропным агентом, детергентом или их смесями. Дополнительно может быть осуществлено приведение содержащего белок материала в контакт с водой. Осуществляют нагревание приведенного в контакт содержащего белок материала высоконасыщенным паром для получения белковой смеси до тех пор, пока приведенный в контакт содержащий белок материал не достигнет 85-95°C. Получают раствор протеолитического фермента путем смешивания протеолитического фермента в водном растворе. Приводят белковую смесь в контакт с раствором протеолитического фермента для получения смеси белка с ферментом с дальнейшим уменьшения размера для получения смеси белка меньшего размера с ферментом. Инкубируют смесь белка меньшего размера с ферментом ...

ПИЩЕВОЙ ПРОДУКТ

Изобретение относится к кормопроизводству, а именно к диетологически полноценному продукту для кормления домашних животных. Кормовой продукт содержит, по меньшей мере, два состава для кормления домашних животных, в котором составы отличаются уровнем жиров, белков или углеводов от 6% до 50% по энергетической ценности, причем составы поедаются последовательно, при этом каждый состав поедается в последующие дни. Продукт поедается домашним животным, ведущим малоподвижный образ жизни, длительное время или постоянно. Способ уменьшения поступления калорий в организм домашнего животного включает питание домашнего животного, по меньшей мере, двумя разными составами последовательно, в котором каждый состав поедается в последующий день, причем, составы отличаются по содержанию жиров от 6% до 50% по энергетической ценности. Упаковка, содержащая, по меньшей мере, два состава для использования в способе уменьшения поступления калорий в организм домашнего животного, в котором составы отличаются по уровню ...

КОМПОЗИЦИИ И СПОСОБЫ ПРОФИЛАКТИКИ И ЛЕЧЕНИЯ МЕТАБОЛИЧЕСКИХ ЗАБОЛЕВАНИЙ

Изобретение представляет собой новый способ и композицию, которая усиливает восстановление кости, образование, поддержание и замедление резорбции кости. Способ создания пищевого композиционного материала включает этапы, на которых: a) отделяют твердые вещества от жидкостей в материале, полученном из молочной сыворотки, с получением твердой части и жидкой части, где твердая часть содержит минералы молока, а жидкая часть содержит белки, полученные из молока; b) подвергают раствор белка, полученного из молока, этапа а), этапу ионного обмена, чтобы усилить весовой процент основных белков, полученных из молока, в растворе; c) удаляют минералы на основе натрия и натриевые соли из раствора основных белков, полученных из молока; d) очищают твердые минералы, полученные из молока, путем смешивания минералов с растворителем и нагревания раствора; e) комбинируют очищенный раствор твердых минералов, полученных из молока, предыдущего этапа с усиленным раствором основного белка, полученного из молока ...

КОРМОВОЙ ПРОДУКТ ДЛЯ СНИЖЕНИЯ РАЗРУШЕНИЯ МЫШЦ И СПОСОБЫ ЕГО ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к способам определения уровней 3-метилгистидина до и после кормления животного-компаньона, к способам скармливания описанного кормового продукта для домашних животных и/или диетического рациона для обеспечения животному-компаньону благоприятного эффекта снижения и/или предотвращения саркопении. Предложен способ кормления кошек, включающий стадии: (а) скармливания кошке кормового продукта, имеющего в своем составе белок и жир в соотношении от 1:0,27 до 1:0,63 грамм:грамм в пересчете на корм, и (b) измерения уровня 3-метилгистидина в образце крови кошки до и после скармливания кормового продукта, причем снижение уровней 3-метилгистидина после кормления свидетельствует о снижении и/или предотвращении саркопении у кошки. Предложен диетический рацион для кормления кошек указанным способом, включающий кормовой продукт первого периода для домашних животных и кормовой продукт второго периода для домашних животных, причем кормовой продукт первого периода для домашних животных ...

КОМПОЗИЦИИ И СПОСОБЫ, ПРИГОДНЫЕ ДЛЯ ОБЛЕГЧЕНИЯ ВОЗРАСТНЫХ ЗАБОЛЕВАНИЙ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине и касается композиции, пригодной для облегчения возрастных недомоганий у животного, в которой под возрастным недомоганием имеется в виду утрата мышечной силы или потеря чувства равновесия, содержащей терапевтически эффективное количество комбинации одной или более ненасыщенных жирных кислот (UFA); одного или более NO(оксид азота)-высвобождающих соединений (NORC); одного или более антигликирующих агентов, выбранных из группы, состоящей из карнозина, бенфотиамина, пиридоксамина, альфа-липоевой кислоты, фенацилдиметилтиазолия хлорида, таурина, аминогуанидина, резвератрола и аспирина, и молозива. Группа изобретений также касается способа облегчения возрастных недомоганий у животного, предусматривающего введение животному терапевтически эффективного количества указанной комбинации. Группа изобретений обеспечивает облегчение возрастных недомоганий у животного, представляющих утрату мышечной силы или потерю чувства равновесия. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 12 пр.

СПОСОБЫ УВЕЛИЧЕНИЯ ОКИСЛЕНИЯ ЖИРОВ, ЭНЕРГОЗАТРАТ ИЛИ ЧУВСТВА НАСЫЩЕНИЯ У ЖИВОТНОГО

Изобретение относится к биотехнологии и ветеринарии и обеспечивает композиции и способы увеличения окисления жиров, энергозатрат или чувства насыщения у животного, включающие введение животному некетогенной композиции, причем некетогенная композиция содержит от 40 эн.% до 60 эн.% белков, от 10 эн.% до 25 эн.% углеводов и от 20 эн.% до 40 эн.% жиров. Кроме того, соотношение белков и углеводов в композиции имеет значение от 2:1 до 3:1. Изобретение позволяет оказывать пользу для животного с высокой степенью эффективности. 6 н. и 22 з.п. ф-лы, 5 табл., 5 пр.

КОМПОЗИЦИИ И СПОСОБЫ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИЕ ТРИГЛИЦЕРИДЫ СО СРЕДНЕЙ ДЛИНОЙ ЦЕПИ, ДЛЯ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ЭПИЛЕПСИИ

Изобретение относится к фармацевтической промышленности и представляет собой композицию, содержащую триглицерид со средней длиной цепи (ТСЦ), который имеет структурную формулу (1), где каждый R’, R’’ и R’’’, этерифицированный с цепью глицерина, представляет собой независимую жирную кислоту с 5–12 атомами углерода, для использования в сочетании с противоэпилептическим средством (AED) для усиления эффекта AED у животного, причём композиция содержит от 1 мас.% до 15 мас.% ТСЦ и при этом композиция также содержит от 15 до 50% белка, от 5 мас.% до 40 мас.% жира, от 5 мас.% до 10 мас.% золы и имеет влагосодержание от 5 мас.% до 20 мас.%. Изобретение обеспечивает усиление терапевтической эффективности вводимого противоэпилептического средства (AED). 5 з.п. ф-лы, 1 пр., 3 табл.

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ ДОБАВЛЕНИЯ В ПИТЬЕВУЮ ВОДУ

Настоящее изобретение относится к шипучей композиции для добавления в питьевую воду животным, применению композиции для лечения гидратацией (для восполнения потери жидкости), в качестве добавки в питьевую воду и в качестве носителя для микроэлементов или функциональных ингредиентов, а также к способам лечения животных, нуждающихся в гидратации. Шипучая композиция для побуждения потребления воды у животного для добавления в питьевую воду для животного включает шипучий агент и палатант, где палатант представляет собой гидролизованный белковый палатант, а шипучий агент включает комбинацию кислоты и основного карбоната. Использование заявленного изобретения позволит восполнить потери жидкости в организме животного, побуждая его потреблять большое количество питьевой воды. 9 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил., 2 пр.

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ КОРМОВОЙ ДОБАВКИ И СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ЕЕ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ КОРМА ДЛЯ ЖИВОТНЫХ

Настоящее изобретение относится к кормопроизводству, в частности к композиции кормовой добавки. Композиция содержит от 60 до 99,90 мас.% L-метионина, от 0,05 до 5 мас.% L-фенилаланина и от 0,01 до 3 мас.% L-тирозина, но не содержит метанол. Использование изобретения позволит получить продукт с высоким содержанием L-метионина. 2 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 10 табл., 3 пр.

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ СЛИЗИ НА ЖАБРАХ РЫБ

Изобретение относится к ветеринарии, в частности к композиции для лечения или профилактики амебного заболевания жабр у лососевидной рыбы. Композиция характеризуется тем, что она представляет собой экструдированный корм для рыб с добавлением аргинина. Причем корм включает белок, связующее вещество, жиры, витамины и минералы, а суммарное содержание аргинина в корме для рыб составляет по меньшей мере 3,0% (масс. %) от общей массы корма. Использование изобретения позволит лечить и профилактировать амебные заболевания жабр у рыб. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил., 3 табл., 6 пр.

КОМПОЗИЦИИ И СПОСОБЫ ПРОФИЛАКТИКИ И ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ХРОНИЧЕСКОЙ ПОЧЕЧНОЙ НЕДОСТАТОЧНОСТИ У КОШАЧЬИХ

Группа изобретений относится к кормлению животных. Включает композицию для профилактики хронической почечной недостаточности у кошачьих, содержащую от около 33 до около 38% или от около 28 до около 35% белка по сухому веществу и от около 0,6 до около 0,8 фосфора по сухому веществу, а также композицию для лечения хронической почечной недостаточности у кошачьих, содержащую от около 26 до около 30% или от около 28 до около 30% белка по сухому веществу, от около 0,6 до около 0,8 фосфора и от около 0,25 до около 0,35% натрия по сухому веществу, где указанный белок включает, по меньшей мере, около 75% растительного белка, способы применения таких композиций для профилактики или лечения хронической почечной недостаточности у кошачьих. Данная группа изобретений способствует предотвращению повышения или снижению уровня креатинина в сыворотке крови животного, оказывая благотворное воздействие на кошачьих, предрасположенных или страдающих от хронической почечной недостаточности. 9 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы ...

КОРМОВЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ ДЛЯ ДОМАШНИХ ЖИВОТНЫХ, ВЫЗЫВАЮЩИЕ ЧУВСТВО СЫТОСТИ

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... 1. Ферментированный фактор аппетитности, подлежащий добавлению в корм животных, характеризующийся тем, что он содержит ферментационную среду, полученную после культивирования по меньшей мере одних дрожжей, причем указанная ферментационная среда содержит по меньшей мере: ! влагу (В): приблизительно от 80 до 96% по весу; ! белковый фактор (БФ): приблизительно от 1,5 до 10,0% по весу; ! жирные вещества (ЖВ): приблизительно до 10% по весу; ! сахара (С): приблизительно от 0,20 до 2,0% по весу; и ! зольные компоненты (3): приблизительно от 0,3 до 8,0% по весу, причем указанный белковый фактор (БФ) лишен составляющих животного происхождения. ! 2. Фактор аппетитности по п.1, отличающийся тем, что указанные составляющие белкового фактора (БФ) выбраны из белков, пептидов, аминокислот и их комбинаций. ! 3. Фактор аппетитности по п.2, отличающийся тем, что указанный белковый фактор (БФ) содержит по меньшей мере приблизительно 90% по весу одной или более из аминокислот, выбранных из аланина, треонина ...

КОРМ ДЛЯ ДОМАШНИХ ЖИВОТНЫХ

БЕТА-КАЗЕИН А2 И ПРЕДОТВРАЩЕНИЕ ВОСПАЛЕНИЯ КИШЕЧНИКА

ОЧИСТКА ГИДРОЛИЗАТА БЕЛКА И ПОЛУЧЕННЫЕ В РЕЗУЛЬТАТЕ ПРОДУКТЫ

... 1. Способ очистки ферментативно расщепленного гидролизата белка, полученного при производстве гепарина (пептон), включающий стадию прохождения пептона через нанофильтр при температуре в пределах от около комнатной до около 130°F и давлении в пределах от атмосферного до около 360 фунтов на квадратный дюйм с получением в результате концентрата пептона. ! 2. Способ по п.1, включающий последующую стадию выпаривания концентрата пептона до заданного процентного содержания влаги. ! 3. Способ по п.1, включающий стадии ! a) подкисление пептона до pH в пределах от около 4 до около 7 с получением слоя осадка, включающего жировые и/или флоккулированные компоненты, и водного слоя, ! b) отделение слоя осадка от водного слоя, ! c) прохождение водного слоя через нанофильтр при температуре в пределах от около комнатной до около 130°F и давлении в пределах от атмосферного до около 360 фунтов на квадратный дюйм с получением в результате концентрата пептона (1). ! 4. Способ по любому из пп.1-3, где размер ...

БЕЗМЯСНЫЕ ПИЩЕВЫЕ ПРОДУКТЫ С ВНЕШНИМ ВИДОМ И ТЕКСТУРОЙ МЯСА, ПРОШЕДШЕГО ТЕПЛОВУЮ ОБРАБОТКУ

СЪЕДОБНАЯ ИГРУШКА ДЛЯ ЖИВОТНЫХ, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННАЯ ДЛЯ ЖЕВАНИЯ И ИГРЫ

... 1. Имеющая спиральную форму съедобная игрушка для животных, предназначенная для жевания и игры, подходящая для вовлечения животного в игру до и во время потребления, включающая съедобную композицию.2. Съедобная игрушка по п. 1, в которой отношение внутреннего диаметра спиральной формы к внешнему диаметру спиральной формы варьирует от 1:2 до 1:14.3. Съедобная игрушка по п. 1, в которой отношение внешнего диаметра спиральной формы к диаметру съедобной композиции варьирует от 1:2,5 до 1:28.4. Съедобная игрушка по п. 1, в которой отношение внешнего диаметра спиральной формы к шагу спиральной формы варьирует от 1:1 до 1:10.5. Съедобная игрушка по п. 1, в которой отношение внутреннего диаметра спиральной формы к шагу спиральной формы варьирует от 1:1,75 до 1:20.6. Съедобная игрушка по п. 1, в которой отношение диаметра съедобной композиции к внутреннему диаметру спиральной формы варьирует от 1:0,5 до 1:10.7. Съедобная игрушка по п. 1, в которой спиральная форма имеет шаг, варьирующий от примерно ...

НЕЙРОПЕПТИДЫ ДЛЯ КУЛЬТУРЫ ВОДНЫХ ОРГАНИЗМОВ

... 1. Способ повышения продуктивности культур рыб или ракообразных, который включает в себя кормление нейропептидом PACAP с последовательностями, соответствующими SEQ ID No 12, SEQ ID No 13 и SEQ ID No 14, или введение его рыбам или ракообразным в культуре в количестве, эффективном для стимулирования роста или повышения сопротивляемости заболеваниям, или для обеих целей. ! 2. Способ по п.1, в котором нейропептид PACAP применяется для повышения секреции пролактина и улучшения осморегуляции у рыб. ! 3. Способ по п.1, в котором нейропептид PACAP применяется для регуляции потребности в пище у водных организмов. ! 4. Способ по п.1, в котором нейропептид PACAP применяется для улучшения развития окраски у декоративных рыб и ракообразных. ! 5. Способ по п.1, в котором нейропептид PACAP получают путем химического синтеза. ! 6. Способ по п.1, в котором нейропептид PACAP получают с помощью рекомбинантной технологии. ! 7. Способ по п.6, в котором нейропептид PACAP, содержащийся в супернатанте разрушенных ...

КОМПОЗИЦИИ И СПОСОБЫ, КОТОРЫЕ РЕГУЛИРУЮТ БАКТЕРИИ У ЖИВОТНОГО-КОМПАНЬОНА

СПОСОБЫ И КОМПОЗИЦИИ ДЛЯ СОХРАНЕНИЯ БЕЗЖИРОВОЙ МАССЫ ТЕЛА И СТИМУЛИРОВАНИЯ ПОТЕРИ ЖИРА ВО ВРЕМЯ ПОТЕРИ МАССЫ

СПОСОБЫ И СОСТАВЫ ДЛЯ СНИЖЕНИЯ ВСАСЫВАНИЯ УГЛЕВОДОВ У ЖИВОТНОГО-КОМПАНЬОНА

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ БЕЛКОВЫХ ПРЕПАРАТОВ ИЗ СЕМЯН ПОДСОЛНЕЧНИКА И/ИЛИ РАПСА, А ТАКЖЕ БЕЛКОВЫЙ ПРЕПАРАТ

КОВАЛЕНТНЫЕ КОМПЛЕКСЫ МОЛОЧНЫЙ БЕЛОК/ИЗОТИОЦИАНАТ

... 1. Композиция, включающая ковалентный комплекс по меньшей мере одного соединения изотиоцианата и по меньшей мере одного молочного белка, причем композиция представляет собой эмульсию или пену.2. Композиция по п.1, в которой молочный белок выбран из группы, состоящей из белковой фракции коровьего молока, белковой фракции обезжиренного молока, белкового концентрата молока, белкового изолята молока, мицеллярного казеина, казеината, α-казеина, α-казеина, β-казеина, κ-казеина, белковой фракции кислой или сладкой молочной сыворотки, белкового концентрата молочной сыворотки, белкового изолята молочной сыворотки, α-лактальбумина, β-лактоглобулина, бычьего сывороточного альбумина и/или лактоферрина.3. Композиция по п.1, в которой молочный белок представляет собой β-лактоглобулин.4. Композиция по п.1, в которой соединение изотиоцианата выбрано из группы, состоящей из органических изотиоцианатов в виде R-N=C=S типа метилизотиоцианата, аллилизотиоцианата, фенилэтилизотиоцианата, сульфорафана, фенэтилизотиоцианата ...

ВАРИАНТЫ ПОЛИПЕПТИДОВ, РАСЩЕПЛЯЮЩИХ ФУЗАРИОТОКСИНЫ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ИХ ДОБАВКА, ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ И СПОСОБ РАСЩЕПЛЕНИЯ ФУЗАРИОТОКСИНОВ

СПОСОБЫ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ МОРФОМЕТРИЧЕСКИХ ИЗМЕРЕНИЙ МАЛЕНЬКОЙ СОБАКИ ДЛЯ УЛУЧШЕНИЯ КОРМА ДЛЯ МАЛЕНЬКОЙ СОБАКИ

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ КОРМОВОГО ПРОДУКТА И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

МОЛОКОПОДОБНЫЕ НАПИТКИ

... 1. Композиция молокоподобного напитка, содержащая примерно от 1% до 10% одного или более казеинатов, примерно от 1% до 10% сывороточного белка, примерно от 2% до 10% одного или более жиров, примерно от 0,01% до 1% одного или более гидроколлоидов и примерно от 0,1% до 10% одного или более эмульгаторов.2. Композиция по п.1, в которой казеинаты представлены казеинатом натрия, казеинатом кальция, казеинатом калия, казеинатом магния или их комбинациями.3. Композиция по п.1, в которой казеинаты представлены казеинатом натрия, казеинатом кальция или их комбинациями.4. Композиция по п.1, в которой сывороточный белок представлен концентратом сывороточного белка, изолятом сывороточного белка, гидролизатом сывороточного белка или их комбинациями.5. Композиция по п.1, в которой сывороточный белок представлен изолятом сывороточного белка.6. Композиция по п.1, в которой жиры представлены гидрогенизированными жирами или маслами животного или растительного происхождения либо их комбинациями.7. Композиция ...

СПОСОБЫ ПОВЫШЕНИЯ КАЧЕСТВА ЖИЗНИ ПОЛОВОЗРЕЛОГО ЖИВОТНОГО

... 1. Способ улучшения качества жизни половозрелого и гериатрического животного, включающий кормление животного композицией, содержащей питательные элементы в основном в соответствии с композицией, выбираемой из следующих композиций А, В и С, определенных из расчета на сухую массу: ! А В С Питательный компонент Сырой белок, % 20,1 19,3 35,7 Жир, % 16,5 16,9 22,5 Кальций, % 0,7 0,7 0,9 Фосфор, % 0,6 0,7 0,8 ЕРА, % 0,3 0,3 0,2 DHA, % 0,2 0,2 0,3 Линолевая кислота, % 4 4 5,1 Все N-3 жирные кислоты, % 1,3 2,2 1,1 Все N-6 жирные кислоты, % 4 4 5,1 Таурин, млн-1 1400 1525 2100 Карнитин, млн-1 314 337 367 Метионин, % 1 1,2 1,3 Цистин, % 0,3 0,2 0,5 Марганец, % 87 100 104 Витамин Е, МЕ/кг 1492 1525 1292 Витамин С, млн-1 127 261 141 Липоевая кислота, млн-1 101 135 ! 2. Способ по п.1, где способ включает кормление животного композицией в количестве, эффективном для повышения качества жизни животного, где повышенное качество жизни подтверждено улучшением одной или нескольких характеристик, выбираемых ...

МНОГОТЕКСТУРНЫЕ ЛАКОМСТВА ДЛЯ ЖИВОТНЫХ

... 1. Многотекстурное лакомство для животных, содержащее:твердый компонент, включающий по меньшей мере одно место механического соединения, причем твердый компонент имеет твердость, как показали измерения значений сжимаемости прибором Instron, которая колеблется примерно от 25 фунт-сил (111,2 ньютон [Н]) до 60 фунт-сил (266,9 Н), ипо меньшей мере один мягкий компонент, неподвижно прикрепленный к соответствующему месту механического соединения на твердом компоненте, причем мягкий компонент имеет твердость, как показали измерения значений сжимаемости прибором Instron, которая колеблется примерно от 1 фунт-силы (4,45 Н) до 20 фунт-сил (88,96 Н).2. Многотекстурное лакомство для животных по п.1, в котором твердый компонент является экструдированным продуктом на крахмальной основе.3. Многотекстурное лакомство для животных по п.1, в котором твердый компонент включает предварительно клейстеризованное зерно хлебных злаков, выбранное из группы, включающей кукурузу, пшеницу, ячмень, просо, сорго, овес ...

ТЕРАПЕВТИЧЕСКОЕ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ПОРОШКА ИЗ НАСЕКОМЫХ

ВЛАЖНЫЙ КОРМОВОЙ ПРОДУКТ ДЛЯ ДОМАШНИХ ЖИВОТНЫХ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ АНАЛОГ МЯСА

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ КОРМОВОЙ ДОБАВКИ И СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ЕЕ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ КОРМА ДЛЯ ЖИВОТНЫХ

КОМПОЗИЦИИ И СПОСОБЫ ПРОФИЛАКТИКИ И ЛЕЧЕНИЯ МЕТАБОЛИЧЕСКИХ ЗАБОЛЕВАНИЙ

... 1. Способ создания пищевого композиционного материала, включающий этапы, на которыхa) обеспечивают минералы молока, полученные из молочной сыворотки, в твердой форме;b) обеспечивают основный белок, полученный из молока, в растворе;c) подвергают раствор белка, полученного из молока, этапа b, этапу ионного обмена, чтобы усилить весовой процент основных белков, полученных из молока, в растворе;d) удаляют минералы на основе натрия и натриевые соли из раствора основных белков, полученных из молока;e) очищают твердые минералы, полученные из молока, путем смешивания минералов с растворителем и нагревания раствора;f) комбинируют очищенный раствор твердых минералов, полученных из молока, предыдущего этапа с усиленным раствором основного белка, полученного из молока этапа d);g) удаляют растворитель предыдущего этапа для получения пищевого композиционного материала.2. Способ по п.1, в котором дополнительный белок, полученный из молока, в растворе обрабатывают согласно этапу с), для увеличения количества ...

СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА МЯСОПОДОБНОГО ПРОДУКТА

... 1. Способ производства волокнистого, твердого мясного продукта из измельченной и/или эмульгированной смеси, содержащей протеин, воду и жир, отличающийся тем, что смесь подают в шнековый конвейер, в котором ее нагревают до температуры между 50 и 120°C, причем шнековый конвейер не является экструдером.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что шнек и/или кожух шнекового конвейера, предпочтительно его внутренний цилиндр, нагревают, предпочтительно до температуры между 50-240°C, предпочтительно 70-120°C.3. Способ по одному из предшествующих пунктов, отличающийся тем, что глубина канала витка шнека составляет 1-20 мм, предпочтительно 2-8 мм, и более предпочтительно 3-6 мм.4. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что шнековый конвейер имеет множество зон, причем каждая имеет отличную температуру.5. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что скорость вращения шнека регулируют.6. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что к шнековому конвейеру и/или насосу, расположенному выше по потоку относительно шнекового конвейера ...

СПОСОБ РАЗЖИЖЕНИЯ БЕЛКОВ ЗЕРНА

... 1. Способ разжижения одного или более белков зерна, включающий этапы, на которых:a) обеспечивают состав, содержащий один или более белков зерна, причем содержание сухого вещества в указанном составе представляет собой от 5 до 40 вес.% состава; затемb) добавляют в состав один или более гидролитических ферментов и/или технологических добавок; затемc) необязательно проводят предварительную подготовку состава; затемd) гомогенизируют состав.2. Способ по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что гомогенизация содержит динамическое перемешивание с использованием оборудования, имеющего по меньшей мере один ротор, вращающийся с окружной скоростью от 1 до 100 м/с, предпочтительно от 5 до 20 м/с.3. Способ по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что белок зерна представляет собой нативную клейковину пшеницы.4. Способ по любому из пп.1-3, характеризующийся тем, что предварительная подготовка содержит перемешивание, нагревание, добавление технологических добавок, корректировку pH и их комбинации.5. Способ по п.4, характеризующийся ...

ДОБАВЛЕНИЕ ЛАКТОФЕРРИНА И ДИАРЕЯ

... 1. Композиция, содержащая лактоферрин, для применения в предотвращении, уменьшении или лечении диареи.2. Композиция по п. 1, где диарея является неинфекционной диареей.3. Композиция по п. 1, где диарея представляет собой диарею в период отлучения от груди диарея.4. Композиция по п. 1, предназначенная для уменьшения продолжительности диареи.5. Композиция по п. 1, предназначенная для уменьшения тяжести диареи.6. Композиция по п. 1, предназначенная для уменьшения частоты диареи.7. Композиция по п. 1, предназначенная для задержки начала диареи.8. Композиция по п. 1, в которую добавлен лактоферрин.9. Композиция по п. 1, в которой лактоферрин предоставлен в виде фракции молока.10. Композиция по п. 1, которую вводят младенцам или детям, например младенцам, рожденным кесаревым сечением, младенцам, рожденным в преждевременных родах, или младенцам с задержкой внутриутробного развития (IUGR).11. Композиция по п. 1, которая содержит лактоферрин в количестве, соответствующем примерно 5-500 мг лактоферрина ...

Aus entfettetem Reiskeim abgeleiteter Lipasehemmer

Expandiertes Futter

Verfahren zur Herstellung von zur Bekaempfung von parasitaeren Infektionen in der Tiermedizin geeigneten niedrigeren Alkylestern einer 6, 7-Dialkoxy-4-hydroxy-3-chinolincarbonsaeure

DL-methionyl-DL-methionine added to foodstuffs - to form methionine as supplement to protein amino acids

... (DMM) of formula: is prepd. by saponification of 3,6-bis (2'-methylmercaptoethyl)-2,5-diketopiperazine at pH 10.0-10.8 using H2O as solvent and a soln. of KOH or NaOH as saponifying agent. The DMM is added to human or animal foodstuffs as 0.1-1.0% of the raw protein present, to supplement the methionine content, and increase the nutritive value. Methionine itself is water-soluble and is often lost in food prepn., the DMM is not water sol.

Microorganism-free Immunoglobulin (Ig) G preparation produced from animal blood, used for prevention of bacterial and viral infections in animal husbandry

A microorganism-free IgG preparation for use in the rearing and fattening of animals is new. Independent claims are also included for: (1) feed for use in animal rearing containing the microorganism-free IgG preparation; and (2) the production of the preparation.

TROCKENES FISCHFUTTER UND VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG

GEFÜLLTES HAUSTIERFUTTER, IN DOSEN ABGEFÜLLT

MEHRTEILIGES NAHRUNGSMITTEL, VERFAHREN ZU DESSEN HERSTELLUNG UND VERWENDUNG DESSELBEN

Verfahren zur Reinigung von Eiweissstoffen

Futtermittel für Milchkühe

Futtermittel für Milchkühe, enthaltend eine von einem Grobfutter gebildete Basissubstanz, wobei der Basissubstanz eine Zusatzsubstanz in Form von Leinsamen zugesetzt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Leinsamen im Vorfeld eines Einbringens in die Basissubstanz während eines Zeitraumes im Bereich von 30 sec bis 300 sec einer Erwärmung auf eine Temperatur im Bereich von 100°C bis 900°C unterzogen ist.

FETTARMES SOJAMEHL MIT EINEM REDUZIERTEN GEHALT AN WASSERLÖSLICHEM ZUCKER, VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG UND SEINER VERWENDUNG

FERMENTIERTES PROTEINPRODUKT

Supplementation of engine feedstuffs

Composition for canine animals

BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE OLIGOPEPTIDES

Method for Treating with Tannin Oleaginous and Proteinic Material of Vegetable Origin, and Products Obtained by Said Method.

... 1,189,754. Oil cakes. INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE and PRODUITS CHIMIQUES ET CELLULOSES REY. 8 March, 1968 [10 March, 1967], No. 11464/68. Heading A2B. [Also in Division C5] A process for the separation of oleoginous and proteinic constituents of vegetable substances comprises the step of adding to the vegetable substances at least one tannin-containing substance. Preferably the mixture is submitted to mechanical pressure in the presence of water at an elevated temperature e.g. above 80‹C. The tannin-containing substance may be added in the form of a powder or a concentrated solution e.g. a tanning extract. The vegetable starting material may comprise peanut, sunflower, colza, cotton, soya or linseed, preferably in the form of decanticated grains. Oil cakes may be treated with the tannin-containing substance to improve their nutritive properties by rendering proteins insoluble and forming complexes with them which are inaccessible to the bacterial deaminases.

Adding collagen fibres to protein food products

Food products are produced by adding collagen fibres to protein products such as raw, cooked, poorly structured or mechanically recovered meats (particularly sausages and beef burgers), offal, and fish and fish products (particularly fish sticks). The fibres may be added in combination with sodium chloride, sodium pyrophosphate curing salts and xanthan gum and/or in combination with pressure which aligns or layers the fibres. The products may be used as replacement meat or fish cuts, steaks, stir-fry ingredients or as meat or fish lumps for canned products, pet foods or soups. ...

PROLACTIN STIMULANT

... 1395590 Prolactin-inducing materials ABBOTT-LABORATORIES 31 Oct 1972 [1 Nov 1971 19 Sept 1972] 50198/72 Heading A5B The prolactin level in the plasma of female meat-producing mammals is increased by the oral or parenteral administration of the Thyrotropin releasing hormone "TRH" (L- pyroglutamyl-L-histidyl-L-proline amide). It may be administered to milk-producing and meat-producing animals, e.g. parenterally or mixed with their feed, the dosage being 0.001 to 5mg intravenously, 0.1 to 5 mg intramuscularly or 1 to 25 mg orally.

Immunity generation

A method for the manufacture of a medicament for immunity generation includes providing an anti-bacterial peptide, and causing the anti-bacterial peptide to react with a bacterium, virus, fungus, parasite or mycobacterium to produce a reaction product which can be delivered as an antigen complex via the chemotactic T-cell pathway to promote an adaptive immune system. The antibacterial peptide(s) are preferably sourced from insect tissues and/or larval forms.

Vegetable oil extraction improvement

The present invention relates to an apparatus for subjecting oleaginous vegetable material to a continuous prepressing for extracting at least part of the oil contained in said oleaginous vegetable material and producing a cake comprising an at least partially de-oiled oleaginous vegetable material. The apparatus comprises a mechanical prepress 5 with a cake discharge 4 for discharging the cake 17 to a cooler 2, the cooler 2 comprising means for subjecting the cake 17 to a downward movement and a means for supplying a coolant gas 18, preferably air, in a counter-current flow to the downward movement of the cake with the purpose of cooling the cake. The process for the continuous prepressing of oleaginous material comprising the step of cooling the cake with a downward movement and by contacting the cake with a rising counter current flow of a coolant gas is also claimed. Preferably the cooled cake 11 is then conveyed to a solvent extractor in a continuous manner.

Finely-divided proteinaceous material

... 1,030,339. Protein feed supplement. FMC CORPORATION. Oct. 1, 1963 [Nov. 7, 1962], No. 38647/63. Heading A2B. A finely-divided proteinaceous feed supplement is prepared by degrading a proteinaceous material in a mild hydrolysis treatment to obtain a water-insoluble attritable material, and then mechanically attriting the hydrolized material to obtain a finely-divided material capable of forming a stable dispersion in water. The proteinacous material to be employed should exhibit partial crystallinity under X-ray diffraction analysis, and is exemplified by casein, feathers, hair, silk, grasses, plants, marine life and degradable collagen. The hydrolysis may be acidic (hydrochloric acid), basic or enzymatic. The attrition is achieved by milling, high speed cutting or high pressure; except when high pressure alone is employed, the attrition should be carried out in a liquid such as water, sugar solution, glycerol, ethanol and isopropanol. The hydrolysed proteinaceous material may be treated ...

Foodstuff

Annimal feed supplement

Functional protein concentrates and isolates

Improved lipid containing feed supplements foodstuffs

A process for making lipid-containing foodstuffs comprising solubilizing particulate proteinaceous matter, admixing a lipid material so as to form an emulsion, and contacting the emulsion with an effective amount of a pH adjusting agent to lower the pH to its isoelectric point, thereby aggregating the protein and simultaneously microencapsulating the lipid.

METHOD OF ENHANCING REPRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY IN NONHUMAN ANIMALS

... 1518726 Animal feeds containing L-dopa SANKYO CO Ltd 27 Oct 1976 [4 Nov 1975 5 April 1976] 44665/76 Heading. A5B Animal feed compositions for promoting the reproductive efficiency of domestic animals and poultry comprises L-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-dopa) or a salt, ester, amide or enamine thereof, together with an animal feedstuff. The compositions may also contain a substance capable of inhibiting the in vivo degradation of L-dopa (e.g. an L-dopa decarboxylase inhibitor such as L--hydrazino-3, 4-dihydroxy--methyl-#-phenyl propionic acid or N-D, L-seryl-N-(2, 3, 4-trihydroxy benzyl) hydrazine). The invention also relates to methods for enhancing the reproductive efficiency of non-human animals by administering L-dopa or a salt, ester, amide or enamine thereof to the female animal.

Ruminant feed enhancing energy metabolism in milk production

Novel enterococcus and streptococcus strains and bacteriocins

Novel enterococcus and streptococcus strains and bacteriocins

Polypeptides having antimicrobial activity and polynucleotides encoding same

Bacteriocins and novel bacterial strains

Ruminant feed enhancing energy metabolism in milk production

Novel enterococcus and streptococcus strains and bacteriocins.

Recombinant polypeptide having pancreatic lipase activity and nucleic acid coding sequence thereof, and their production and use

Disclosed herein is an isolated nucleic acid sequence encoding a recombinant polypeptide that has pancreatic lipase activity. Also disclosed herein are a recombinant vector and a recombinant host cell for producing the aforesaid recombinant polypeptide. The aforesaid recombinant polypeptide is adapted for preparation of an animal feed that is able to facilitate utilization of fats therein regarding pigs (especially postweaning pigs) and to enhance growth performance of the pigs.

Compositions And Methods for Nutritional Supplementation

The present invention relates to nutritional supplement compositions comprising krill meal and lipid insoluble ingredients. The compositions can be used to provide supplementary nutrition to humans or animals. The present invention relates also formulations, such as tablets, which are easy to administer to animals. It is also shown that krill meal added to animal food at low levels will improve the palatability of the product.

Compositions for Controlling Varroa Mites in Bees

An isolated nucleic acid agent is disclosed comprising a nucleic acid sequence which downregulates expression of a gene product of a Varroa destructor mite. Compositions comprising same and uses thereof are also disclosed.

Process for modifying protein digestion of ruminant feeds and products produced therefrom

Processes for increasing rumen undegraded protein in protein containing compositions, fermentation by-products or combinations thereof are disclosed. Uses of alkaline crystalline solids to increase rumen undegraded protein in protein containing compositions, fermentation by-products or combinations thereof are further disclosed. Products produced from such processes are also disclosed.

Methods for measuring enhancement in the quality of life of an animal

A method to measure enhancement in the quality of life of an animal fed a super senior pet food composition comprising quantitating the gene expression levels of one or more genes in said animal and comparing said levels in the animal to levels in the animal prior to administration of said super senior pet food composition. A method to enhance the quality of life of an animal by modulating the expression level of one or more genes in said animal in order to mimic the pattern of expression seen in vivo after administration of a super senior pet food composition.

Method for lowering feed conversion rate

The present invention provides a method for lowering the feed conversion rate in a vertebrate comprising inhibiting the function of secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC), wherein the feed conversion rate is defined as the mass of the feed eaten divided by the body mass gain.

Whey Protein Isolate Hydrogels and Their Uses

A biodegradable hydrogel has been made based on high concentrations of whey protein isolate (WP1). WP1 gels of different compositions were fabricated by thermally inducing gelation of high-concentration suspensions of protein, and characterized for compressive strength and modulus, hydration swelling and drying properties, mechanical behavior change due to polysaccharide additives, and intrinsic pore network structure. The gels were shown to be compatible with bone cells and could be used as bone tissue scaffolds. In addition, WP1 fibers were produced by electrospinning. Several additives could be incorporated into the WPI gels, including structural additives, growth factors, amino acids, etc. The WP1 hydrogels can be made with glycerol to increase flexibility and stability. The hydrogels could be used for tissue regeneration, food protection, controlled-release applications (including drug encapsulation, dietary supplement release, attractant release in lures, nutrient release to plants (fertilizers), column packing for compound separation, and membrane development.

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.

Soy protein products having altered characteristics

Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed.

Peptides containing tryptophan

The present invention relates to a process to produce a composition comprising water-soluble peptides and having a Trp/LNAA ratio of more than 0.15, which comprises hydrolyzing lysozyme, preferably hen eggs lysozyme, to prepare a hydrolysate having a DH of between 5 and 45.

Use of essential oil compounds as histomonastat

Essential oil compounds, such as p-cymene, thymol, salicylaldehyde, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, cuminaldehyde, cinnamic acid, cinnamic alcohol, farnesal and farnesylacetone, especially 2-decenal and nerolidol when added to feed or drinking water to combat histomonas , a single cell protozoan organism that is an intestinal parasite infecting both vertebrates and invertebrates.

Method for desalting animal tissue

The present invention relates to a method for desalting tissue originating from animals. In particular, the present invention provides a method for desalting mucosa tissue, notably mucosa tissue originating from bovine or porcine. The invention also provides a method for preparing animal feed supplement or additive enriched in nutritional elements readily available to the animal, in particular to the young animal, for example young piglets, chickens, calves or aqua species. The invention also provides a low-salt content or a salt-free animal feed supplement and a feeding or growing method using the same.

Products and methods to prevent infections

The present invention relates to products and methods for preventing, ameliorating and/or treating infections and other diseases. In one aspect, the products of the present invention relates to compositions comprising germ free colostrum. In another aspect, the products of the present invention relates to compositions comprising synthetically multimerised immunoglobulins. In a third aspect, the products of the present invention relates to compositions comprising germ free colostrum enriched with synthetically multimerised immunoglobulins. The invention also relates to use of said compostions as a pharmaceutical e.g. for prophylactic or ameliorating treatment of infections and other diseases. In addition the invention comprises methods for production of said compositions.

Extruded Pet Food Composition

Formulation choices and/or process parameters can be used to modify the texture of extrusion cooked food products. Interactions between formulation choices and process parameters may be used in concert to produce extrusion cooked food products of low density and low hardness. Low density and low hardness may make the kibble texture easier or more pleasant to chew or swallow.

Skin-beautifying agent

The invention addresses the problem of providing a skin-beautifying agent with beautifying effects such as skin moisturizing, skin beautification, prevention of rough skin, wrinkle prevention, prevention of reduced elasticity, etc., and a skin-beautifying product such as a cosmetic, food or drink, feed, medicine, etc. that contains said skin-beautifying agent. The skin-beautifying agent is characterized in containing a hydrolyzate of whey protein as an active ingredient. Using a whey protein hydrolyzate having the characteristics of a molecular weight distribution of 10 kDa or less, a main peak of 200 Da-3 kDa, APL (average peptide length) of 2-8, free amino acid content of 20% or less, and a β-lactoglobulin antigenicity of 1/10,000 or less, in particular, provides a skin-beautifying agent of low allergenicity and low bitterness.

Feed additive for animals of p-thymol, salt derivative or ester derivative thereof

A feed additive includes at least one of p-thymol, a salt derivative and an ester derivative thereof for animals.

Pet food frosting/icing composition

A yogurt based pet food composition includes a dry ingredients mixture composed of dry powdered yogurt, dry powdered maltodextrin, dry powdered starch, and dry powdered guar gum.

Process for the production of a powdered composition, the powdered composition obtained thereby and uses thereof

The present invention relates to a process for the production of a powdered composition from a liquid composition comprising fat, protein or both, to the powdered composition obtained thereby and products containing said powdered composition.

Compositions and methods for controlling the weight of animals

Compositions are provided comprising a balance between lysine and essential amino acids and metabolizable enemy. The compositions are useful in methods to prevent or treat obesity in an animal without concomitant loss of lean muscle mass. The compositions may also be user in methods to preserve or to cause a gain in lean muscle mass in an animal in need thereof.

Preparation of canola protein isolate and use in aquaculture

A canola protein isolate useful in aquaculture is formed by a procedure in which canola oil seed meal is extracted to cause solubilization of protein in the canola oil seed meal to form an aqueous protein solution having a protein content of about 5 to about 40 g/L and a pH of about 5 to about 6.8. After separation of the aqueous protein solution from the residual canola oil seed meal, the protein concentration is increased to at least about 50 g/L while maintaining the ionic strength substantially constant by using a selective membrane technique. The concentrated protein solution is dried to provide a canola protein isolate having a protein content of at least about 90 wt % (N×6.25) d.b.

PROTEIN RICH FOOD INGREDIENT FROM BIOMASS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION

The present invention provides a protein material and food ingredient from a sustainable and stable source. The sustainable and stable source of the food or food ingredient is cellular biomass, for example an algal or microbial biomass. The invention discloses that the cellular biomass can be subjected to a series of steps to derive the protein material and food or food ingredient, which has high nutritional content and has pleasing organoleptic properties. 1. A method of producing a protein composition from cellular biomass comprising cells from an organism of the Class Labyrinthulomycetes for use in a food product comprising:a) performing a pasteurization step on cellular biomass comprising cells from an organism of the Class Labyrinthulomycetes prior to lysing of the cells to produce a pasteurized biomass,b) subsequent to step a), subjecting the pasteurized biomass to an acid wash at a depressed pH of less than 4.5 for at least 10 minutes;lysing the cells of the biomass; andproducing the protein composition for use in a food product, wherein the protein composition has a protein content of at least 60% w/w.2. The method of wherein the acid wash comprises a depressed pH of less than 4.0 held for at least 20 minutes.3. The method of wherein the depressed pH is adjusted to about 3.5 and the depressed pH is held for about 30 minutes.4. The method of wherein after adjusting the pH to the depressed pH of less than 4.0 the pH is adjusted to a raised pH of greater than 4.0.5. The method of wherein the subjecting the biomass to the acid wash is by contacting said biomass with an inorganic acid.6. The method of wherein the inorganic acid is sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid.7. The method of further comprising performing a delipidation step on the cellular biomass.8. The method of wherein the cellular biomass contains a protein composition and the method improves the organoleptic properties of the protein composition.9. The method of wherein the delipidation step is ...

Pet food

An edible pet food, wherein the pet food has a moisture content of 15 to 50 wt % and the pet food comprises a core and a coating disposed on the core, wherein the core comprises animal protein and the pet food has an animal protein content of at least 30 wt %, and at least one of the core and the coating comprises a glucose-containing carbohydrate selected from a dextrin and an esterified starch.

PROCESS TO IMPROVE ENZYME HYDROLYSIS AND RESULTANT PROTEIN FLAVOR AND BIO-ACTIVITY OF FISH OFFCUTS

The present invention relates to the use of turbine mixing during enzymatic hydrolysis of aquatic protein from species such as fish, aquatic mammals, crustaceans and/or mollusks, to obtain high quality aquatic protein hydrolysates, having very low oxidation, improved organoleptic profile and improved biological activity of interest, for human consumption and cosmetics. The turbine mixing can inhibit oxidation during hydrolysis, contribute to an increase in the bio-activity and decrease the bitter taste of the final product. The process can vary in starting material, pre-treatment, type and amount of enzyme, hydrolysis conditions, time, degree of hydrolysis and post-treatment. 118-. (canceled)19. An aquatic protein hydrolysate , obtained by a process comprising:a) subjecting an aquatic protein source material, water and at least one enzyme to turbine mixing with an axial flow pattern to enzymatically hydrolyze the aquatic protein source material;b) stopping the enzymatic hydrolysis by deactivating the at least one enzyme under turbine mixing with the axial flow pattern to obtain a hydrolyzed aquatic peptide fraction and solid material; andc) separating the hydrolyzed aquatic peptide fraction from the solid material to obtain the aquatic protein hydrolysate.20. The aquatic protein hydrolysate of claim 19 , wherein the aquatic protein hydrolysate is in a form of a capsule; a dried form; a liquid; a semi-liquid; a suspension; an emulsion; or a syrup.21. A method of preparing a composition comprising adding the aquatic protein hydrolysate according to to the composition claim 19 , wherein the composition is a food product claim 19 , a food supplement claim 19 , pet food claim 19 , animal feed claim 19 , fish feed claim 19 , fertilizer claim 19 , cosmetic product claim 19 , pharmaceutical preparation claim 19 , nutraceutical preparation claim 19 , or medicament.22. The aquatic protein hydrolysate of claim 19 , wherein the aquatic protein hydrolysate is in a form of powder ...

BEETLE POWDER

The present invention relates to a beetle powder containing at least 67% by weight protein and at least 5% by weight chitin, the weight percentages relating to the total weight of the beetle powder. The invention is also directed to a method for preparing the beetle powder and to the uses thereof, in particular in human or animal nutrition. 1. Beetle powder comprising at least 67% by weight proteins and at least 5% by weight chitin , the percentages by weight being given relative to the total weight of beetle powder.2. Beetle powder according to claim 1 , comprising ash in a content less than or equal to 4% by weight relative to the total weight of beetle powder.3. Beetle powder according to or claim 1 , comprising fat in a content comprised between 5 and 20% by weight relative to the total weight of beetle powder.4. Beetle powder according to any one of to claim 1 , the proteins of which exhibit a digestibility greater than or equal to 85%.5. Beetle powder according to any one of to claim 1 , the residual moisture content of which is comprised between 2 and 15%.6. Beetle powder according to any one of to claim 1 , comprising between 40 and 60% by weight soluble proteins relative to the total weight of proteins claim 1 , in which at least 50% of the soluble proteins have a size less than or equal to 12 claim 1 ,400 g/mol.7. Method for the preparation of a beetle powder according to any one of to claim 1 , comprising the following steps:i) killing the beetles,ii) pressing the beetles in order to obtain a press cake, andiii) grinding the press cake.8. Method according to claim 7 , also comprising a step of drying the press cake.12. Use of the beetle powder according to any one of to claim 7 , in human or animal nutrition.13. Use according to claim 12 , in which the beetle powder is used to replace protein flour. The present invention relates to an insect powder. It also relates to a method for the preparation of this powder and use thereof in human or animal nutrition ...

MICRO-ENCAPSULATED AQUACULTURE FEED

To provide a feed that does not pollute rearing water, improves the immunity activity of is capable of directly feeding eel and is capable of effectively inducing the growth of said larvae into glass eels. This micro-encapsulated aquaculture feed includes: an oil phase having an oil-soluble nutrient component; a water phase which is present inside the oil phase and which includes a water-soluble nutrient component; and a film which includes the oil phase and the water phase The water-soluble nutrient component includes at least one hydrolysate from among hydrolysates of amino acids, oligopeptides, and proteins. 1. Microencapsulated feed for aquaculture , comprising:{'b': '11', 'an oil phase () having an oil-soluble nutrient component;'}{'b': 13', '11, 'an aqueous phase () that is present in the oil phase () and contains a water-soluble nutrient component; and'}{'b': 15', '11', '13, 'a coating () containing the oil phase () and the aqueous phase (), wherein'}the water-soluble nutrient component contains any one or more of amino acids, oligopeptides, and protein hydrolysates.2. The feed for aquaculture according to claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble nutrient component further comprises saccharides selected from any one or more of monosaccharides claim 1 , oligosaccharides claim 1 , and polysaccharides.3leptocephalus larvaeleptocephalus larvae. The feed for aquaculture according to claim 1 , which is feed for of eels claim 1 , that is used for growing of eels up to glass eels.4. The feed for aquaculture according to claim 1 , whereinthe water-soluble nutrient component comprises a protein hydrolysate, andthe protein hydrolysate is obtained by hydrolyzing a protein source containing either or both of a vegetable protein and an animal protein, using a proteolytic enzyme, a hydrochloric acid, or hot water.5. The feed for aquaculture according to claim 1 , whereinthe water-soluble nutrient component comprises a protein hydrolysate, and the protein hydrolysate contains any ...

PET FOOD FEEDING SYSTEM

Compositions and methods are disclosed for providing a pet food feeding system or packaged product containing multiple formulations meeting a number of parameters in order to offer diversified ingredients and varied flavors to a pet with minimized digestive stress due to dietary changes. 1. A pet food feeding system , comprising:a first formulation having a first recipe; anda second formulation having a second recipe;wherein the first recipe is different than the second recipe, andwherein the first formulation and the second formulation each include between about 25 wt % and about 70 wt % protein supplying ingredients, between about 30 wt % and about 70 wt % carbohydrate supplying ingredients, between about 1.5 wt % and about 12 wt % fats and oils, between about 4 wt % and about 12 wt % total dietary fiber, and between about 1 wt % and 2.5 wt % total fermentable fiber.2. The pet food feeding system of claim 1 , wherein the first formulation includes at least 40 wt % of unique ingredients when compared with the second formulation.3. The pet food feeding system of claim 1 , wherein the first formulation and the second formulation further comprise up to about 6 wt % of additives.4. The pet food feeding system of claim 1 , wherein the first formulation and the second formulation comprise level of starch gelatinization of at least 83%.5. The pet food feeding system of claim 1 , wherein the first formulation includes a first caloric density and the second formulation includes a second caloric density claim 1 , and wherein the first caloric density has a value that is within 5% of a value of the second caloric density.67-. (canceled)8. The pet food feeding system of claim 1 , wherein:the first formulation is comprised of kibbles having a first shape,the second formulation is comprised of kibbles having a second shape, andthe first shape is different than the second shape.914-. (canceled)15. The pet food feeding system of claim 1 , wherein:the first formulation includes a ...

EDIBLE FIBER

The invention provides an edible fiber comprising a biopolymer and a plasticiser; wherein the weight ratio of biopolymer to plasticiser is about 1:0.25 to about 1:3; and wherein the fiber has a diameter of about 0.5 μm to about 1 mm. 1. An edible fiber comprising a biopolymer and a plasticiser:wherein the weight ratio of biopolymer to plasticiser is about 1:0.25 to about 1:3; andwherein the fiber has a diameter of about 0.5 μm to about 1 mm.2. The edible fiber of claim 1 , wherein the fiber has an aspect ratio of at least about 10.3. The edible fiber of claim 1 , wherein the biopolymer comprises a protein and/or a polysaccharide.4. The edible fiber of claim 1 , wherein the biopolymer is selected from the group consisting of gelatin claim 1 , casein claim 1 , egg white albumin claim 1 , soy protein claim 1 , whey protein claim 1 , wheat gluten claim 1 , pea protein claim 1 , sorghum kafirin claim 1 , and millet prolamin.5. The edible fiber of claim 1 , wherein the biopolymer is selected from the group consisting of pectin claim 1 , alginate claim 1 , and agar.6. The edible fiber of claim 1 , wherein the plasticiser comprises a polyol.7. The edible fiber of claim 6 , wherein the polyol is selected from the group consisting of glycerol claim 6 , sorbitol claim 6 , glucose claim 6 , sucrose claim 6 , maltitol claim 6 , xylitol claim 6 , erythritol claim 6 , and isomalt.8. The edible fiber of claim 1 , wherein the fiber comprises at least one hollow channel.9. A process for producing an edible fiber claim 1 , the process comprising the steps of:(a) combining a biopolymer and a plasticiser in a weight ratio of biopolymer to plasticiser of about 1:0.25 to about 1:3 to produce a preform; and(b) subjecting the preform to thermal drawing to produce an edible fiber.10. (canceled)11. The process of claim 9 , wherein thermal drawing is carried out at a drawing temperature of about 30° C. to about 300° C.1213-. (canceled)14. A food claim 9 , cosmetic claim 9 , pharmaceutical ...

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Novel nutritional compositions supporting health and growth in mature and young animals are disclosed. The compositions are useful for the feeding of animals, particularly those used for food, performance animals, such as horses, and companion animals, such as dogs and cats. The nutritional compositions and supplements of the present invention are effective not only in supporting the growth and health but also in supporting and stimulating the immune system, and in mitigating undesirable infections. Additionally, particular fractions of the unique peptides produced by the disclosed methods can be separated and combined with and of a number health supporting ingredients, especially fatty acids which in combination with the peptides provide significantly enhanced health benefits. 1. A nutritional health supplement for increasing secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) in companion and herd animals , the supplement comprising essential fatty acid ingrained sprouted grain seeds and a protein component obtained from enzymatic proteolysis of fermented milk or colostrum.2. The supplement of wherein the sprouted seeds are selected from fenugreek claim 1 , flax claim 1 , rice claim 1 , echium claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , oat claim 1 , barley claim 1 , corn claim 1 , and soy.3. The supplement of wherein the sprouted seeds are germinated flax seeds.4. The supplement of wherein the essential fatty acid is selected from docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).5. The supplement of wherein the amount of ingrained sprouted grain seed is 1-10% by weight.6. The supplement of wherein the protein component (biopeptide 1111) comprises a substantially pure mixture of α-lactoglobulin claim 1 , β-globulin claim 1 , albumin and immunoglobulins.7. The supplement of wherein the protein component is a 70-100% by weight proline rich polypeptide mixture (PRP) separated from fermented defatted milk.8Ruminococcus flavefaciensButyrivibrio fibrisolvensFibrobacter succinogenesRuminococcus ...

STABILIZING COMPOSITION FOR BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS

Dry stabilizing compositions for bioactive materials include sugars and hydrolyzed proteins, and may be formed into tablets or other forms providing enhanced stability for the bioactive material. Compositions containing the bioactive materials may be produced by a method that includes (a) combining the bioactive material with other ingredients in an aqueous solvent to form a viscous slurry; (b) snap-freezing the slurry in liquid nitrogen to form solid frozen particles, beads, droplets or strings; (c) primary drying by water removal under vacuum of the product of step (b) while maintaining it at a temperature above its freezing temperature; and (d) secondary drying of the product of step (c) at maximum vacuum and a temperature of 20° C. or higher for a time sufficient to reduce the water activity to below 0.3 Aw. 1. A dry stabilizing composition , comprising a bioactive material , one or more disaccharides at 10-50% , one or more oligosaccharides at 10-80% , one or more polysaccharides at 0.1-10% , one or more hydrolyzed proteins at 0.5-40% , and one or more carboxylic acid salts , each percentage based on the total weight of the composition.2. The dry stabilizing composition of claim 1 , wherein the bioactive material comprises a cell claim 1 , a virus claim 1 , a bacterium claim 1 , a yeast claim 1 , a protein claim 1 , a hormone claim 1 , a vaccine claim 1 , a drug or a mixture thereof.3. The dry stabilizing composition of claim 2 , wherein the bacterium is a probiotic bacterium.4. The dry stabilizing composition of claim 2 , wherein the virus is an attenuated virus.5. The dry stabilizing composition of claim 1 , further comprising vitamin E.6. The dry stabilizing composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more oligosaccharides comprise cyclodextrin.7. The dry stabilizing composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more oligosaccharides comprise cyclodextrin and inulin.8. The dry stabilizing composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more carboxylic acid salts ...

Compositions and methods for enhancing exercise performance

Compositions and methods are provided for improving canine exercise performance. The compositions are pre-exercise supplements that generally comprise (a) about 35% to about 60% protein or amino acids, comprising one or more structural proteins, one or more bioavailable proteins and one or more branched chain amino acids; (b) about 20% to about 38% fat, comprising at least one source of medium chain triglycerides; and (c) about 5% to about 25% carbohydrate. The methods involve administering the supplement to the animal within about 30-60 minutes before the beginning of the exercise session. The supplements can be administered in conjunction with one or more other exercise performance-enhancing or recovery agents.

Process for obtaining a concentrated protein-rich phase from residues of bioethanol production

1) A method for obtaining a concentrated protein-rich phase from residues of bioethanol production. 2.1) Previously, the separation of a protein-rich phase from whole stillage from bioethanol production has been achieved either by the addition of chemicals or by process steps that are complex in terms of equipment and/or energy. 2.2) Whole stillage from bioethanol production is fed to a solid-liquid separation, and the liquid phase (thin stillage) resulting from this is partially returned to the mashing process. This recirculation increases the raw protein content in the process. Part of the thin stillage is diluted and fed to a simple separation process without the addition of chemicals and temperature treatment, with a protein-rich phase being obtained. 2.3) A protein-rich phase is obtained from residues of bioethanol production.

Pasture Treatments for Enhanced Carbon Sequestration and Reduction in Livestock-Produced Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The subject invention provides compositions and methods for reducing deleterious atmospheric gases and/or precursors thereof using livestock feed additives and/or supplements. In preferred embodiments, a multi-purpose composition comprising one or more beneficial microorganisms and/or one or more microbial growth by-products is applied to livestock animals' feed and/or to a field or pasture where livestock animals graze. In some embodiments, the composition controls methanogenic bacteria. In some embodiments, the composition enhances carbon sequestration in the field or pasture by promoting plant health and/or growth. 1. A method for reducing enteric deleterious atmospheric gases and/or precursors thereof , the method comprising applying a composition comprising one or more beneficial microorganisms and/or one or more microbial growth by-products to a field or pasture , said field or pasture comprising grasses and/or other plants upon which livestock animals graze , and placing the livestock animals in the field or pasture to graze ,{'i': Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Pleurotus ostreatus, Lentinula edodes, Trichoderma viridae, Wickerhamomyces anomalus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces boulardii, Starmerella bombicola, Meyerozyma guilliermondii, Pichia occidentalis, Monascus purpureus, Acremonium chrysogenum, Myxococcus xanthus, Bacillus subtilis', 'Bacillus lichenmformis., 'wherein the livestock animals ingest the composition in addition to the grasses and/or other plants, and wherein the one or more beneficial microorganisms are selected from and'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the livestock animals are ruminants.3Bacillus amyloliquefaciens.. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more beneficial microorganisms is a strain of4Bacillus amyloliquefaciensB. amyloliquefaciensB. amy. The method of claim 3 , wherein the strain of is NRRL B-67928 (“”).5B. amy, P. ostreatusS. boulardii.. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ...

Method of use of activated functional proteins to improve animal health

It was found that feeding a composition including activated growth factor(s) increases feed to gain ratio, increases overall weight gain, reduces necessary antibiotic or electrolyte therapy and reduces mortality in animals. The composition is derived by first separating growth factor(s) from a source such as whey or blood, then subjecting the factor to an activation process, and then providing the activated growth factor to the animal A feed additive comprising activated growth factors in appropriate amounts, shows results that are an improvement over standard therapies of supplementation. Application of activated growth factors may be by topical, injection or oral application.

Use of Guanidinoacetic Acid and/or Creatine for Increasing the Hatch Rate

Surprisingly, it has been found in accordance with the invention that, by adding guanidinoacetic acid, creatine and/or their salts to the feed of parent animals, the hatching rate of eggs can be increased, the embryo mortality can be reduced and the chicks' growth and feed conversion can be increased. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for increasing the hatching rate in eggs , and/or for reducing embryo mortality , and/or for improving chick growth , and/or for improving the chicks' feed conversion , comprising feeding parent animals a feed which comprises guanidinoacetic acid; creatine; salts of these compounds; and mixtures of the compounds and/or their salts.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein said parent animals are selected from the group consisting of: poultry; broilers; geese; ducks; turkeys; quails; peacocks; pheasants; pigeons; guinea fowl; partridges; grouse; and ostriches.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein said parent animals are selected from the group consisting of: chickens; broilers and quails.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein said guanidinoacetic acid claim 16 , and/or creatine claim 16 , and/or salts of these compounds are present in the feed in an amount of from 0.04 to 0.20% by weight.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein guanidinoacetic acid and/or creatine and/or salts of these compounds are present in the feed in an amount of from 0.08 to 0.16% by weight.21. The method of claim 16 , wherein said feed further comprises at least one of the following components:a) maize or maize meal, in an amount of from 20 to 70% by weight;b) extracted soybean meal, in an amount of from 10 to 50% by weight;c) an oil or fat, in an amount of from 1 to 10% by weight;d) calcium carbonate, in an amount of from 4 to 14% by weight;e) dicalcium phosphate, in an amount of from 0.2 to 2.5% by weight;f) wheat or wheat flour, in an amount of up to 60% by weight;g) barley or barley flour, in an amount of up to 40% by weight;h) one or more amino acids selected from the group ...

METHOD FOR PROCESSING FEED GRAIN FOR DAIRY ANIMALS

Method of producing a feedstuff for a dairy animal that potentiates milk production. The method includes a multi-stage process having one stage in which a feed grain for dairy animals is heat-treated for a period of time at a temperature above 90 degrees Celsius. The grain is processed for another period of time that includes disrupting the prolamin/protein bonds which produces a hydrophilic, vitreous feedstuff having a starch and protein matrix composed at least partially by prolamin. The feed grain is heat-treated for a first period of time, of which at least 200 seconds is maintained above 90 degrees Celsius, and thereafter the feed grain is processed in a second stage by applying sufficient processing to disrupt the prolamin/protein bonds and thereby producing a hydrophilic, vitreous, feedstuff comprising a starch and protein matrix composed of at least three percent prolamin. 1. A method of producing a feedstuff for a dairy animal that potentiates milk production , the method comprising:a multi-stage process comprising one stage in which a feed grain for dairy animals is heat-treated for a period of time at a temperature above 90 degrees Celsius and the grain is processed for another period of time that comprises disrupting the prolamin/protein bonds and thereby producing a hydrophilic, vitreous feedstuff comprising a starch and protein matrix composed at least partially by prolamin.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stage in which the feed grain is heat-treated for a period of time at a temperature above 90 degrees Celsius is at least 100 seconds.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stage in which the feed grain is heat-treated for a period of time at a temperature above 90 degrees Celsius is at least 200 seconds.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature at which the feed grain is heat-treated for a period of time at a temperature above 90 degrees Celsius is at least 100 degrees Celsius.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature at which ...

Profile Extrusion Process For Producing Shaped Pet Food

The invention relates to a profile extrusion process for producing fashioned animal food, especially dog chew bones, the process comprising the following steps: 1. Profile extrusion process for producing fashioned animal food , especially dog food , the process comprising the steps:loading an extruder with casein, a plasticizer aid with additives;preparing a plasticized casein compound containing 10 to 80% casein by weight, wherein the casein, the plasticizer and the additives are mechanically mixed in the extruder at a temperature below 130° C.;molding said casein compound into a profile by means of constant delivery through the extruder nozzle;uniformly discharging the profile and consolidation of its shape through cooling, by means of the transfer device;continuously portioning he profile into pieces of equal length using a cutting device.2. Profile extrusion process according to claim 1 , wherein the casein compound is foamed in the extruder nozzle using physical and/or chemical foaming agents.3. Profile extrusion process according to claim 1 , wherein the casein compound is formed into one or several profiles through the extruder nozzle.4. Profile extrusion process according to claim 1 , wherein the casein compound in the extruder is added at least one vegetable protein in amount of 5 to 50% by weight of the total mass claim 1 , said vegetable protein being contained in nuts claim 1 , kernels or fruits.5. Profile extrusion process according to claim 1 , wherein the casein compound is mixed with protein from fish or meat.6. Profile extrusion process according to claim 1 , wherein the casein compound in the extruder is added with saturated or unsaturated fatty acids.7. Profile extrusion process according to claim 1 , wherein the casein compound in the extruder is added with carbon hydrates.8. Profile extrusion process according to claim 1 , wherein the casein compound in the extruder is mixed with at least one additive selected from the group consisting of ...

Composition for Treatment of Mucus on Fish Gulls

Composition for treatment of mucus on fish gills for a therapeutic or a prophylactic treatment of an amoebic gill disease in fish, where the composition comprises an extruded fish feed supplemented with arginine; said fish feed comprising protein, binder, fat, vitamins and minerals; and a total arginine content of the fish feed is at least 3.0% (wt/wt) of a total feed weight.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONSUMABLES

Provided herein are methods and compositions related to plant based meat substitutes which have properties similar to meat. 130-. (canceled)31. A meat replica food product comprising:a heme-iron-containing protein;10% or more by weight of a plant protein;a sugar; anda sulfur compound, an amino acid, or a combination thereof;wherein the meat replica food product contains no animal myoglobin,wherein cooking the meat replica food product results in the production of at least two volatile compounds that have a meat-associated aroma as compared to a corresponding meat replica food product lacking the heme-iron-containing protein.32. The meat replica food product of claim 31 , wherein the meat replica food product contains between 0.01% and 5% claim 31 , by weight claim 31 , of the heme-iron-containing protein.33. The meat replica food product of claim 32 , wherein the meat replica food product contains between 0.05 and 2% claim 32 , by weight claim 32 , of the heme-iron-containing protein.34. The meat replica food product of claim 32 , wherein the meat replica food product contains between 0.05 and 0.6% claim 32 , by weight claim 32 , of the heme-iron-containing protein.35. The meat replica food product of claim 31 , wherein the one or more heme-iron-containing proteins are selected from the group consisting of leghemoglobin claim 31 , non-symbiotic hemoglobin claim 31 , chlorocruorin claim 31 , erythrocruorin claim 31 , protoglobin claim 31 , a cytochrome claim 31 , a cyanoglobin claim 31 , and a flavohemoglobin.36. The meat replica food product of claim 35 , wherein the heme-iron-containing protein is leghemoglobin.37. The meat replica food product of claim 31 , wherein the heme-iron-containing protein is a globin.38. The meat replica food product of claim 31 , wherein the heme-iron-containing protein comprises an amino acid sequence having at least 70% homology to any of the amino acid sequences set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 1-3.39. The meat replica food product of claim ...

Veterinary Composition Comprising Superoxide Dismutase and at Least One Hydrolysate of Proteins Rich in Bioassimilable Peptides

A veterinary composition comprising, in effective amounts, superoxide dismutase and at least one protein hydrolysate rich in bioassimilable peptides. 1. A veterinary composition , which can preferably be administered orally , comprising , in effective amounts:superoxide dismutase or at least one source of superoxide dismutase, andat least one protein hydrolysate or at least one preparation based on at least one protein hydrolysate, said at least one protein hydrolysate advantageously being devoid of proteins, said at least one protein hydrolysate comprising a peptide fraction in which less than 1% by weight of the peptides have a molecular weight greater than or equal to 10,000 Da, preferably in which 100% by weight of the peptides have a molecular weight less than 10,000 Da, preferably less than 3,000 Da, advantageously less than or equal to 1,800 Da, in a preferred manner less than 1,800 Da.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said peptide fraction represents at least 50% by weight claim 1 , preferably more than 50% by weight claim 1 , preferably at least 55% by weight claim 1 , advantageously at least 60% by weight claim 1 , in a preferred manner more than 60% by weight claim 1 , relative to the total weight of said at least one protein hydrolysate.3. The composition according to or comprising at least one source of superoxide dismutase and at least one preparation based on at least one protein hydrolysate in a weight ratio between 0.01:100 and 100:1 claim 1 , preferably between 1:100 and 1:10 claim 1 , preferably between 1:100 and 5:100 claim 1 , advantageously between 1:50 and 2:50.4. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein said superoxide dismutase is of plant origin claim 1 , preferably of fruit origin claim 1 , advantageously derived from Olea europeae claim 1 , from Vitis vinifera and/or from at least one Cucurbitaceae such as Cucumis melo; in a preferred manner said superoxide dismutase consisting of the ...

GENERATION OF PLANTS WITH ALTERED OIL, PROTEIN, OR FIBER CONTENT

The present invention is directed to plants that display an improved oil quantity phenotype or an improved meal quality phenotype due to altered expression of an HIO nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an improved oil quantity phenotype or improved meal quality phenotype. 1. A transgenic plant , comprising a plant transformation vector comprising a nucleotide sequence that encodes an HIO polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 16 , wherein the transgenic plant has an increased oil content phenotype or an increased meal quality phenotype , relative to control plants.2Brassica. The transgenic plant of claim 1 , which is selected from the group consisting of plants of the species claim 1 , including canola and rapeseed claim 1 , soy claim 1 , corn claim 1 , sunflower claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , cocoa claim 1 , safflower claim 1 , oil palm claim 1 , coconut palm claim 1 , flax claim 1 , castor claim 1 , peanut claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , oat claim 1 , and rice.3. A plant part obtained from the plant according to claim 1 , wherein the plant part comprises the HIO polypeptide.4. The plant part of claim 3 , which is a seed.5. (canceled)6. A method of producing oil comprising growing the transgenic plant of and recovering oil from the plant or a part of the plant.7. (canceled)8. A method of producing increased oil content in a plant claim 1 , said method comprising:a) introducing into progenitor cells of the plant a plant transformation vector comprising a nucleotide sequence that encodes an HIO polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 16, andb) growing the transformed progenitor cells to produce a transgenic plant, wherein said nucleotide sequence is expressed, and said transgenic plant exhibits an increased oil content phenotype relative to control plants.9. A ...

Method for adding enhancers to pet food

A method for allowing the custom mixing of liquid and dry enhancers with pet food kibbles comprising a tumbler into which the kibbles are placed; a means for adding a pre-determined amount of liquid/dry enhancers to the kibbles; a means for mixing the enhancers with the kibbles; and a means for feeding the enhanced kibbles into packages. 1. A method of adding an amount of liquid and dry enhancers to pet food kibbles sufficient to meet the specific nutritional requirements of a specific pet comprising the steps of:A. Placing kibbles into a container;B. Adding a pre-determined amount of liquid or dry enhancers to the kibble mixture;C. Mixing the enhancers with the kibbles; andD. Feeding the enhanced kibble mixture into packages.2. The method of further comprising the step of mixing two liquid enhancers.3. The method of further comprising the step of heating the liquid enhancer.4. A method for a customer to place a request for pet food kibbles containing the specific nutritional requirements of a pet comprising:A. A customer computing system;B. A means for the customer computing system to communicate electronically with EDIS of an Enhancement Device;C. A means for the EDIS to store and use the information provided by the customer computing system to prepare the requested pet food.5. The method of wherein the customer computing system is a personal computing device.6. The method of wherein the customer computing system is a smart phone.7. The method of wherein the means to communicate with the EDIS is the Internet.8. The method of wherein the means for the EDIS to store and use the information is an Order Fulfillment Component (“OFC”).9. The method of wherein the Enhancement Device comprises a tumbler into which the kibbles are placed; a means for adding a pre-determined amount of liquid/dry enhancers to the kibbles; a means for mixing the enhancers with the kibbles; and a means for feeding the enhanced kibbles into packages. This application is a division of ...

Bacteriocins for control of Salmonella enterica

The present invention relates to bacteriocins for control of (salmocins). The bacteriocins are derived from . The salmocins can be expressed in plants and can be used in a method of preventing or reducing infection or contamination of an object with 1. A protein comprising at least any one of the following amino acid sequence segments:(a-i) the segment from amino acid residue 316 to 449 of ScolE2 (SEQ ID NO: 1),(a-ii) the segment from amino acid residue 315 to 483 of ScolE3 (SEQ ID NO: 2),(a-iii) the segment from amino acid residue 318 to 451 of ScolE7 (SEQ ID NO: 3),(a-iv) the segment from amino acid residue 174 to 297 of ScolE1a (SEQ ID NO: 4),(a-v) the segment from amino acid residue 198 to 322 of ScolE1b (SEQ ID NO: 5),(a-vi) a segment comprising at least 200 contiguous amino acid residues of Spst of SEQ ID NO: 6,(a-vii) the segment from amino acid residue 195 to 319 of ScolE1c (SEQ ID NO: 25),(a-viii) the segment from amino acid residue 195 to 319 of ScolE1d (SEQ ID NO: 26),(a-ix) the segment from amino acid residue 193 to 317 of ScolE1e (SEQ ID NO: 27), or(a-x) the segment from amino acid residue 38 to 138 of ScolMa (SEQ ID NO: 28);or(b-i) a segment having at least 75% sequence identity to the segment from amino acid residue 316 to 449 of ScolE2 (SEQ ID NO: 1),(b-ii) a segment having at least 70% sequence identity to the segment from amino acid residue 315 to 483 of ScolE3 (SEQ ID NO: 2),(b-iii) a segment having at least 77% sequence identity to the segment from amino acid residue 318 to 451 of ScolE7 (SEQ ID NO: 3),(b-iv) a segment having at least 70% sequence identity to the segment from amino acid residue 174 to 297 of ScolE1a (SEQ ID NO: 4),(b-v) a segment having at least 70% sequence identity to the segment from amino acid residue 198 to 322 of ScolE1b (SEQ ID NO: 5),(b-vi) a segment having at least 70% sequence identity to a segment comprising at least 200 contiguous amino acid residues of Spst of SEQ ID NO: 6;(b-vii) a segment having at least 70% ...

Pet Food

A pet food is described that has a veneer on a surface that is low in sugar, low in moisture, transport stable, and has a smooth appearance at room temperature. A veneer includes a non-fat solids content of about 40% to about 60% by weight of the veneer, and a fat composition in an amount of 35% to 60% by weight of the veneer.

ANIMAL FEED SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITION

The invention relates to an animal feed supplement composition comprising egg fraction of poultry egg, shell membrane fraction and shell fraction. The invention further relates to a method for preparing the composition, in which egg fraction composed of poultry egg yolk and albumen, shell membrane fraction and shell fraction are combined into a homogenous mixture. 117-. (canceled)18. An animal feed supplement composition , wherein the feed supplement composition comprises 80-98 wt % of dried egg fraction composed of yolk and albumen separated from raw poultry eggs , 0.1-15 wt % of shell membrane fraction and 1-10 wt % of shell fraction.19. An animal feed supplement composition according to claim 18 , wherein the poultry is selected from bird species grown or ranched for the production of meat claim 18 , eggs or other products claim 18 , messenger claim 18 , show and ornamental bird species as well as game bird species.20. An animal feed supplement composition according to claim 18 , wherein the animals are selected from companion animals claim 18 , fur animals and production animals claim 18 , preferably the companion animals are selected from dogs claim 18 , cats claim 18 , ferrets claim 18 , rodents claim 18 , pigs claim 18 , turtles claim 18 , reptiles and birds claim 18 , preferably fur animals are selected from foxes claim 18 , minks claim 18 , chinchillas claim 18 , nutrias claim 18 , raccoons claim 18 , sables claim 18 , ermines claim 18 , muskrats and polecats claim 18 , and preferably production animals are selected from bovines claim 18 , hoofed animals claim 18 , llamas claim 18 , alpacas claim 18 , sheep claim 18 , goats and pigs.21. An animal feed supplement composition according to claim 18 , wherein the feed supplement composition comprises 91-98 wt % of dried egg fraction composed of yolk and albumen separated from raw poultry eggs claim 18 , 0.5-5.5 wt % of shell membrane fraction and 1.5-3.5 wt % of shell fraction.22. An animal feed supplement ...

NATURAL AND SUSTAINABLE SEAWEED FORMULA THAT REPLACES SYNTHETIC ADDITIVES IN FISH FEED

A seaweed-based commercial salmon feed additive which replaces the synthetic chemical additives that are currently used in salmon fish feed is provided. Synthetic additives are replaced with a combination of seaweed species thereby providing a natural product that improves the nutritional value of the farmed fish, qualifies the fish for marketing as organic, reduces the environmental impact of fish farming practices and may replace the chemical use of lice treatment. 1Ulva LactucaUlvaAscophyllum nodosum. An additive for use in feed for fish and other marine animals containing between about 40-75% (by weight) of (“”) and between about 0.5-7.0% (by weight) of (“Asco”).2Lithothamnion corallioides, Lithothamnion glacialePhymatolithon calcareum. The additive of containing about 0.5% (by weight) of and/or (“Maerl”).3Sargassum.. The additive of or containing between about 5-10% (by weight) of428-. (canceled) The present application claims the benefits, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/271,148 filed Jul. 17, 2009 entitled “Natural and Sustainable Seaweed Formula that Replaces All (Synthetic) Additives In Fish Feed” which is incorporated herein by reference.This invention relates to aquaculture. Certain embodiments provide feed pellets, methods of producing feed pellets, and natural additives for feed pellets.Feed pellets used in aquaculture are typically composed of about 40% protein such as fish meal, about 30% fish oil, and about 30% other ingredients such as binders, fillers, vitamin and mineral mixes, colorants and antibiotic and other medical chemicals. The fillers and binders are used to bind the protein-rich ingredients together to improve stability in water, and to provide other desired properties to the feed pellets.Feed pellets used in aquaculture typically include binders. Binders are substances which are used to improve the efficiency of the feed manufacturing process, to reduce feed wastage, and to produce a water-stable diet ...

PREPARATION METHOD FOR FERMENTED CORN GLUTEN

The present invention relates to a method of preparation for fermented corn gluten to improve the quality of corn gluten, which is a vegetable protein source, to a fermented corn gluten prepared by the method, and to a feed additive including the same. The present invention provides high-quality fermented corn gluten whose characteristics are improvement as a protein feed by inoculation of corn gluten, which has a high protein content but is minimally used due to low digestibility, with a sp. strain and solid-culturing the sp. strain, and a method of preparation therefor. 1. A method of preparation for fermented corn gluten with an increased protein content and improved digestibility compared to before fermentation , comprising:{'i': 'Bacillus', '(a) inoculating moisture-containing corn gluten with a sp. strain; and'}{'i': 'Bacillus', '(b) solid-culturing the sp. strain with which the corn gluten is inoculated to obtain fermented corn gluten,'}wherein the corn gluten to which the moisture is added has a moisture content of 40 to 70% (v/w), and{'i': 'Bacillus', 'sup': 6', '9, 'wherein an amount of the sp. strain for inoculating is 10to 10cfu/g.'}2. The method of preparation of claim 1 , wherein the corn gluten to which the moisture is added is heat-treated at 50 to 120° C. for 5 to 30 minutes after addition of the moisture.3BacillusBacillus. The method of preparation of claim 1 , wherein the sp. strain is an apathogenic sp. strain.4BacillusBacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, B. toyoi, B. coagulansB. polyfermenticus.. The method of preparation of claim 4 , wherein the apathogenic sp. strain is selected from the group consisting of claim 4 , and5. The method of preparation of claim 1 , wherein the solid-culturing is performed at a temperature of 30 to 45° C.6. Fermented corn gluten prepared by the method defined in claim 1 , comprising a low molecular weight protein.7. A feed additive comprising the fermented corn gluten defined in . This application is a ...

FEED FOR FISH FARMING

The purpose of the present invention is to improve the non-defective rate of a feed for fish farming comprising a feed of dual structure through betterment of the shape of an outer envelope of the feed so as to reduce the possibility of leakage, from both ends of the feed, of a liquid oil contained in an inner capsule. The feed for fish farming of Scombridae family fish an outer shell forming an outer surface; and an inner filling wrapped by the outer shell such that a side surface presents a substantially cylindrical shape and both end portions are covered and closed by the outer shell, at least one of the both end portions being formed with a protruding portion having a tapering shape in which the outer shell protrudes toward the end portion. 1. A feed for fish farming of Scombridae family fish comprising:an outer shell forming an outer surface; andan inner filling wrapped by the outer shell such that a side surface presents a substantially cylindrical shape and both end portions are covered and closed by the outer shell, at least one of the both end portions being formed with a protruding portion having a tapering shape in which the outer shell protrudes toward the end portion.2. The feed for fish farming of Scombridae family fish according to claim 1 , wherein in the protruding portion claim 1 , the outer shell increases in thickness toward the end portion.3. The feed for fish farming of Scombridae family fish according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding portion is formed on the both end portions.4. The feed for fish farming of Scombridae family fish according to claim 1 , comprising:a diameter reducing portion gradually decreasing in diameter from the side surface toward the end portion and having a curved surface outwardly convex, the protruding portion being formed at the end portion of the diameter reducing portion; anda curved portion gradually decreasing in diameter toward the end portion and having a curved surface outwardly concave, the curved portion ...

BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS PROTECTION METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME

The present invention relates to means for protecting bioactive materials in mammalian food or feed formulations used to enhance the health status of mammals. 1. A method for encapsulating or embedding a heat sensitive bioactive ingredient in mammalian newborn food formulation or mammalian newborn feed formulation , comprising the steps of;(i) mixing a heat sensitive bioactive ingredient with an encapsulating material, wherein said encapsulating material is food-grade, feed-grade materials, either alone or in combination, with a liquid, forming a liquid blend,(ii) drying the liquid blend forming a dry blend,(iii) coating the dry blend with at least one additional encapsulating layer;(iv) mixing the dry blend with at least one additional food-grade or feed-grade material; and(v) adding the dry blend to the mammalian newborn formulation, wherein the steps of admixing all of the ingredients and drying are conducted at a temperature below 50° C., such that the activity of the heat sensitive bioactive ingredient is substantially maintained, thereby encapsulating or embedding the heat sensitive bioactive ingredient in a mammalian newborn formulation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mammalian newborn food or feed is a human infant formula.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mammalian newborn food or feed is a milk replacer claim 1 , a milk substitute or a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of drying the liquid blend further comprises a step of grinding the dry blend.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat sensitive bioactive ingredient is selected from the group consisting of insulin claim 1 , a glycoprotein claim 1 , an immunoglobulin claim 1 , a peptide claim 1 , a polypeptide claim 1 , a hormone claim 1 , an enzyme claim 1 , IGF-I claim 1 , IGF-II claim 1 , EGF alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor claim 1 , alkaline phosphatase claim 1 , angiogenin claim 1 , antithrombin III claim 1 , chitinase claim 1 , extracellular superoxide ...

Composition for oral delivery of veterinary drugs and supplements to animals

Crushed pills containing medicines and/or supplements for animals are mixed with an edible paste formulated from all naturally occurring ingredients including specific starches that when mixed together bind the composition to the crushed pills. The mixture is designed to stick to animal fur as well as been very palatable to animal. The medicine is delivered to the animal by offering the paste from a spoon or finger or by smearing the paste on the animal, where it readily adheres to the fur and may be licked off. To encourage finicky animals such as cats to accept the composition from a spoon or finger, and to make it a pleasurable experience for them, the composition includes a desirable food such as real salmon or real meat.

PROTEIN RICH FOOD INGREDIENT FROM BIOMASS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION

The present invention provides a protein material and food ingredient from a sustainable and stable source. The sustainable and stable source of the food or food ingredient is biomass, for example an algal or microbial biomass. The invention discloses that the biomass can be subjected to a series of steps to derive the protein material and food or food ingredient, which has high nutritional content without the unacceptable organoleptic properties that typically accompany proteins and food ingredients from these sources. 1. A method of producing a protein material comprising ,exposing a delipidated biomass that contains a proto-protein to acidic conditions by adjusting the pH of the biomass to a depressed pH of less than 4.5 and holding the pH of the biomass at said depressed pH for at least 10 minutes to convert the proto-protein into the protein material.2. The method of wherein the pH of the biomass is adjusted to a depressed pH of less than 4.0 and the pH of the biomass is held at said depressed pH for about 30 minutes.3. The method of wherein the pH of the biomass is adjusted to about 3.5 and the pH is held for about 30 minutes.4. The method of wherein after adjusting the pH to the depressed pH of less than 4.0 the pH is adjusted to a raised pH of greater than 4.0.5. The method of wherein after adjusting the pH to the depressed pH of less than 4.0 the pH is adjusted to a raised pH of greater than 4.0.6. The method of wherein the pH is adjusted to a raised pH of about 4.5.7. The method of wherein the biomass is exposed to the acidic conditions by contacting the biomass with an inorganic acid.8. The method of wherein the inorganic acid is sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid.9. The method of wherein the biomass is delipidated by subjecting it to mechanical homogenization while in contact with a solvent.10. The method of wherein the solvent comprises a solvent selected from the group consisting of: ethyl alcohol claim 9 , isopropyl alcohol claim 9 , and a mixture of ...

BACILLUS SP. STRAIN WITH IMPORIVED PRODUCTIVITY OF FERMENTED SOYBEAN MEAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCIN FERMENTED SOYBEAN MEAL USING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a K2G strain, which is excellent in removal of anti-nutritional factors and in protease activity, and shows excellent antimicrobial activity against pathogens and reduced productivity of viscous substances, a method for producing a fermented soybean meal using the strain, a fermented soybean meal produced therefrom, and a feed composition including the same. The fermented soybean meal prepared by K2G strain according to the present invention has few anti-nutritional factors such as trypsin inhibitors, soybean oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides, a high content of crude proteins, and high protein solubility, and also consists of small-sized peptides digestible by livestock due to low-molecularization, thereby being effectively used as a high-quality vegetable protein feed having excellent absorption rate and feed efficiency. 1Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. A method for producing a fermented soybean meal by solid fermentation , comprising inoculating strain with Accession No. KCCM11471P into a soybean meal.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising the steps of:a) adding water to a soybean meal to perform heat-treatment;{'i': 'Bacillus amyloliquefaciens', 'b) cooling the heat-treated soybean meal and inoculating the K2G strain therein; and'}{'i': 'Bacillus amyloliquefaciens', 'c) obtaining a fermented soybean meal by solid culture of the K2G strain inoculated in the soybean meal.'}3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the water-added soybean meal in Step a) has a water content of 30 to 80%(v/w).4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the heat treatment of Step a) is carried out by heating soybean meal at a temperature of 70 to 130° C. for 10 to 30 minutes.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the soybean meal in Step b) is cooled to a temperature of 30 to 50° C.6Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the number of K2G strain immediately after inoculation in Step b) is in a range of ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING FRESH OR FROZEN MEAT TO IMPROVE FOOD EFFICIENCY IN ANIMALS SUCH AS DOGS

Methods and compositions improve amino and fatty acids availability, for example by achieving better blood enrichment in limiting amino acids, such as arginine and lysine, and essential fatty acids, such as linoleic acid. A higher fat digestibility was observed when rendered meat meal in pet food was replaced with a fresh or frozen meat slurry. A slurry can be made by subjecting fresh or frozen meat to size reduction, cooking with direct steam injection to increase the moisture of the meat, and emulsification of the steam-injected meat; and the slurry can be added to a dry blend comprising one or more of meat meals, grains, vegetable proteins, fiber, vitamins, minerals or fats in a preconditioner. The mixture formed by adding the slurry to the dry blend can be extrusion-cooked, cut into pieces, and dried to form a dry pet food kibbles. 1. A method of producing a food composition , the method comprising:forming a meat slurry from fresh or frozen meat;adding the meat slurry to a dry blend of ingredients to form a mixture in which the meat slurry is about 14% to about 30% of the mixture;subjecting the mixture to extrusion cooking to form an extrudate; andprocessing the extrudate to form the food composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming of the meat slurry comprises subjecting the fresh or frozen meat to size reduction and cooking the size-reduced fresh or frozen meat with direct steam injection at a temperature of about 71° C. or less.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the forming of the meat slurry comprises emulsifying the steam-injected meat.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mixture comprises about 18% to about 30% protein.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dry blend comprises a whole grain.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dry blend comprises a fiber.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the meat slurry is added to the dry blend of ingredients in a preconditioner claim 1 , and the mixture is fed from the preconditioner to an extruder ...

Compositions and Products for Infectious or Inflammatory Diseases or Conditions

Composition and methods for treating infectious and inflammatory diseases using saccharide based products and therapies. Products can be implemented as a nutritional supplement, a food, a feed, a food additive, a feed additive, a therapeutic product, a rehydration salt, or a rehydration solution. The present disclosure relates generally to the fields of compositions and products containing the compositions, and the use of the compositions or the products for preventing and/or treating infectious or inflammatory diseases or conditions in particular gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases (diarrhea and influenza infections) or inflammatory.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING PARTLY HYDROLYZED KERATINACEOUS MATERIAL

The invention relates to a method for producing highly digestible, partly hydrolyzed keratinaceous material, preferably from feathers, hair, wool, hooves or nails, comprising the steps of (1) hydrolyzing keratinaceous material in the presence of water, in a hydrolyser with heat and at a pressure between about 2 bar and about 100 bar, and (2) concurrently drying and grinding the resultant hydrolyzed keratinaceous material in an air turbulence mill at about atmospheric pressure such that the drop in pepsin N and/or ileal digestibility is less than 10%, and/or the pepsin and ileal digestibility remain higher than respectively 75% and 80%, wherein the resultant keratinaceous material comprises at least partly insoluble material, and wherein the average particle size of the dry product leaving the air turbulence mill measured as d50 in volume fraction, as measured with laser diffraction using a dry powder Beckman Coulter particle size analyzer, is between about 20 μm and about 0.7 mm and the d90 is below about 1 mm. 1. Method for producing digestible , partly hydrolyzed keratinaceous material , preferably from feathers , hair , wool , hooves or nails , comprising the steps of (1) hydrolyzing keratinaceous material in the presence of water , in a hydrolyser with heat and at a pressure between about 2 bar and about 100 bar , and (2) concurrently drying and grinding the resultant partly hydrolyzed keratinaceous material in an air turbulence mill at about atmospheric pressure such that the drop in pepsin and/or ileal digestibility is less than 10% , and/or the pepsin and ileal digestibility remain higher than respectively 75% and 80% , wherein the resultant keratinaceous material comprises at least partly insoluble material , and wherein the average particle size of the dry product leaving the air turbulence mill measured as d50 in volume fraction , as measured with laser diffraction using a dry powder Beckman Coulter particle size analyzer , is between about 20 μm and about ...

PET FOOD FORMULATION WITH CANNABINOIDS

A food supplement is disclosed that comprises an extracellular matrix composition of hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid and glucosamine, ascorbic acid and, optionally, a cannabinoid composition. The food supplement can be given to pet animals for the relief of or prophylaxis of degenerative joint diseases, such as arthritis. 1. A method for reducing a symptom of degenerative joint disease in a non-human animal , the method comprising: an extracellular matrix composition,', 'a vitamin composition, and', 'a cannabinoid composition, wherein the food supplement is effective at reducing at least one symptom of a degenerative joint disease., 'administering a food supplement to the non-human animal in need thereof, the food supplement consisting of2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vitamin composition is selected from the group consisting of: vitamin D claim 1 , vitamin E claim 1 , vitamin C claim 1 , ascorbic acid claim 1 , and coenzyme Q10.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extracellular matrix composition comprises agents.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein each of the agents are selected from the group consisting of: hyaluronic acid claim 3 , collagen claim 3 , and glucosamine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the collagen comprises a hydrolyzed collagen.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the hydrolyzed collagen comprises a hydrolyzed porcine collagen.7. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the non-human animal is a domesticated animal selected from the group consisting of: a dog, a cat, and a horse, andwherein at least one symptom of the degenerative joint disease is selected from the group consisting of: limping, reduced mobility, muscle atrophy or licking, chewing and biting of an affected joint.8. A method for slowing a development of a degenerative joint disease in a non-human animal claim 1 , the method comprising:administering a food supplement to the non-human animal in need thereof, wherein the food supplement ...

POLYPEPTIDES HAVING XYLANASE ACTIVITY AND POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING SAME

The present invention relates to polypeptides having xylanase 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. The invention also relates to compositions comprising the polypeptides of the invention and the use of the polypeptides of the invention to release xylose and in animal feed. 122-. (canceled)23. An isolated recombinant host cell comprising a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having xylanase activity ,wherein the polynucleotide is operably linked to one or more heterologous control sequences that direct the production of the polypeptide and/or the polynucleotide is heterologous to the recombinant host cell, andwherein the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide has at least 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67.24. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , wherein the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide has at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67.25. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , wherein the polypeptide is a fragment of SEQ ID NO: 67 claim 23 , wherein the fragment has xylanase activity.26. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , wherein the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide is a variant of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67 claim 23 , which comprises one or more substitutions relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67.27. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , wherein the polypeptide has an N-terminal and/or C-terminal His-tag and/or HQ-tag.28Bacillus, Clostridium, Enterococcus, Geobacillus, Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Oceanobacillus, Staphylococcus, StreptococcusStreptomyces.. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , which is a Gram-positive bacterium selected from the group consisting of claim 23 , and29Bacillus. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , which is a host cell.30Acremonium ...

Methods of enhancing the gastrointestinal health of a companion animal

Disclosed herein are methods for enhancing the gastrointestinal health of a companion animal, comprising orally administering to the companion animal a composition comprising at least about 0.25% of fermentable fiber by weight of the composition. Further disclosed herein are methods of improving the fecal odor of the feces of a companion animal, comprising orally administering to the companion animal a composition comprising at least about 0.25% of fermentable fiber by weight of the composition. In some embodiments of these methods, the fermentable fiber comprises a fiber selected from beet pulp, gum Arabic, gum talha, psyllium, rice bran, carob bean gum, citrus pulp, pectin, fructooligosaccharide, mannanoligofructose, soy fiber, arabinogalactan, galactooligosaccharide, arabinoxylan, a short chain oligofructose, and a mixture thereof.

Compositions and Methods for the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases

The present invention is a new method and composition that enhance bone repair, formation, maintenance and slowing of bone resorption. The present invention relates to methods and compositions that enhance collagen formation, tendon health and tendon injury healing, bone maintenance and bone injury healing, and the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases. The present invention is a part of the therapy to maintain bone health among patients with diabetic bone resorption and others with metabolic disorders. In one embodiment, the composition is a composite of hydroxyapatite and an organic matrix composed of milk pH-dependent serum proteins, i.e., bone morphogenic proteins (BMP), milk serum-derived specific proteins (MSSP), and milk serum derived proteins. 1. A method of making a nutritional composite material comprising the steps ofa) providing whey-derived milk minerals in solid form;b) providing milk-derived basic protein in solution;c) exposing the milk-derived protein solution of step b. to an ion exchange step to enhance the weight percent milk-derived basic proteins in the solution;d) removing sodium-based minerals and sodium salts from the milk-derived basic protein solution;e) purifying the milk-derived solid minerals by mixing the minerals with a solvent and heating the solution;f) combining the purified milk-derived solid mineral solution of the previous step with the enhanced milk-derived basic protein solution of step d);g) removing the solvent of the previous step to produce the nutritional composite material.2. A method according to in which additional milk-derived protein in solution is treated according to step c. to increase the amount of milk-derived basic protein in solution to be treated according to step d).3. A nutritional composite material made according to the process of .4. A material made according to which has an x-ray diffraction pattern as shown in .5. A method according to wherein step d is accomplished using a dialysis step.6. A ...

Glycosylation as a stabilizer for phytase

The present teachings provide modified enzymes, preferably phytases, which have increased stability, hypothesized to arise from increased glycosylation. The enzymes can be modified to introduce or increase the number of glycosylation sites in the amino acid sequence, or glycosylation can be increased by the use of specific host production methods, or both. The enzymes of the present teachings have an increased stability after treatment at elevated temperature, which can be measured by inactivity reversibility or percent recovery following a treatment such as heating. The enzymes of the present teachings find application for example in food, feed, and feed pelleting.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS USING IL-8 TO IMPROVE MILK PRODUCTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN MAMMALS

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for improving reproductive health of mammals and increasing milk production from female mammals. The methods involve administering an effective amount of IL-8 to a female mammal such that the reproductive health of the mammal is improved, or milk production from the mammal is increased, or the fat content of the milk is increased. In another aspect the disclosure includes prophylaxis and/or therapy of uterine conditions by administering IL-8 to a female mammal. 1. A method for i) improving health of a female mammal , and/or ii) increasing milk production and/or increasing fat content of milk produced by the mammal , the method comprising administering to the female mammal an effective amount of Interleukin-8 (IL-8) such that at least i) or ii) occurs subsequent to the administration.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the female mammal is pregnant or is within twenty weeks of parturition.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least ii) occurs claim 1 , and wherein the amount of milk produced by the female mammal is increased.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least ii) occurs claim 1 , and wherein the fat content of the milk produced by the female mammal is increased.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least i) occurs claim 1 , and wherein the improving the health of the female mammal comprises prophylaxis or treatment of metritis or retained placenta claim 1 , or an inhibition of ketosis in the mammal claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the improving the health of the mammal comprises reduced placenta retention.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the improving the health of the mammal comprises an inhibition of ketosis.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the prophylaxis of metritis comprises an inhibition of the development of puerperal metritis.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the administration of the IL-8 is an intrauterine administration or an intravaginal ...

SEMI-MOIST FOOD COMPOSITIONS THAT MAINTAIN SOFT TEXTURE

A soft semi-moist composition, for example semi-moist extruded kibbles, is formulated to substantially maintain softness through storage in a blend with dry food compositions. Softness is maintained by hindering formation of protein-starch complexes during storage. In an embodiment, the soft semi-moist food composition comprises at least 0.5% of a free amino acid, such as glutamate, and the soft semi-moist composition has a pH at which the free amino acid is charged. In some embodiments, hydrolyzed animal or vegetable substrates are included to provide one or more free amino acids that are charged at the pH of the semi-moist food composition and maintain softness of the semi-moist food composition. 120-. (canceled)21: A method of producing a soft semi-moist pet kibble , the method comprising:forming a mixture having a pH from about 4.0 to about 8.0 and comprising water, meat meal, at least 35 wt. % starch source, about 0.5 wt. % to about 20 wt. % free form glutamate, and about 5 wt. % to about 20 wt. % humectant;extruding the mixture to form an expanded extrudate; andcooling the expanded extrudate to have a moisture content of about 10 wt. % to about 20 wt. % to form the soft semi-moist pet kibble.22: The method of claim 21 , wherein the starch source comprises wheat.23: The method of claim 21 , wherein the meat meal is in the mixture in an amount less than the starch source.24: The method of claim 21 , wherein the mixture further comprises a vitamin claim 21 , a mineral claim 21 , a preservative and a colorant.25: The method of claim 21 , wherein the humectant comprises glycerine and propylene glycol.26: The method of claim 21 , wherein the moisture content of the soft semi-moist pet kibble is about 15 wt. % to about 17 wt. %.27: The method of claim 21 , wherein at least a portion of the mixture is formed in the extruder by introducing the starch source claim 21 , the meat meal and the free form glutamic acid into the extruder as a dry base and adding the humectant ...

Methods And Compositions For Consumables

Provided herein are methods and compositions for the production of cheese replicas. Generally the cheese replicas are produced by inducing the enzymatic curdling of non-dairy milks. 130-. (canceled)31. A method of preparing a non-dairy milk composition comprising:(a) providing an aqueous composition comprising one or more isolated, enriched, or purified plant proteins, one or more oils or fats, and a fermentable carbon source;(b) forming a colloidal suspension, solution, or emulsion from the aqueous composition; and{'i': Penicillium camemberti, Geotrichum candidum, Penicillium roqueforti, Penicillium nalgiovensis, Verticillium lecanii, Kluyveromyces lactis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida utilis, Debaryomyces hansensil, Rhodosporidum infirmominiatum, Candida jefer, Cornybacteria, Micrococcus', 'Lactobacillus', 'Lactococcus, Staphylococcus, Halomonas, Brevibacterium, Psychrobacter,', 'Streptococcus thermophilus, Pediococcus, '(c) fermenting the colloidal suspension, solution, or emulsion using one or more microbes selected from the group consisting of sps., sps., Leuconostocaceae, sps., and Propionibacteria.'}32. The method of claim 31 , wherein the fermentable carbon source is selected from the group consisting of a disaccharide claim 31 , a fruit juice claim 31 , a monosaccharide claim 31 , agave syrup claim 31 , an oligosaccharide claim 31 , high-fructose corn syrup claim 31 , honey claim 31 , molasses claim 31 , refined sugars claim 31 , sugar-cane extract claim 31 , treacle claim 31 , and mixtures thereof.33. The method of claim 31 , wherein the aqueous composition further comprises an organic acid.34. The method of claim 33 , wherein the organic acid is selected from the group consisting of acetic acid claim 33 , citric acid claim 33 , lactic acid claim 33 , malic acid claim 33 , malonic acid claim 33 , propionic acid claim 33 , and mixtures thereof.35. The method of claim 31 , wherein the one or more isolated plant proteins are selected from the group ...

NOVEL USE OF SUBSTITUTED CHROMAN-6-OLS

The present invention is directed towards the use of substituted chroman-6-ols of formula (I) wherein Rand Rare independently from each other H or C-alkyl or (CH)—OH with n being an integer from 1 to 4, or Rand Rrepresent together a keto group, 10 A is CHRor C(═O), and wherein R, Rand Rare independently from each other H or C-alkyl, and wherein Ris H or OH or C-alkyl or C-alkoxy, as antioxidants, especially in feed such as pet food and feed ingredients such as fish meal, insect meal and poultry meal, as well as PUFA-containing oil such as marine oil, microbial oil, fungal oil, algal oil and PUFA-containing plant oil. The present invention is further directed towards feed ingredients and feed for insects, aquatic and terrestrial animals comprising such substituted chroman-6-ols of formula (I). 2. The use according to claim 1 , whereby in compound of formula (I) Rand Rare independently from each other H or C-alkyl or (CH)—OH with n being an integer from 1 to 4 claim 1 , and R claim 1 , R claim 1 , Rand Rare independently from each other H or C-alkyl or C-alkoxy; preferably whereby in compound of formula (I) Rand Rare independently from each other H or C-alkyl or (CH)—OH with n being 1 or 2 claim 1 , R claim 1 , Rand Rare independently from each other H or C-alkyl claim 1 , and Ris H or C-alkyl or C-alkoxy; more preferably whereby in compound of formula (I) Rand Rare independently from each other H or methyl or (CH)—OH claim 1 , R claim 1 , Rand Rare independently from each other H or methyl claim 1 , and Ris H or methyl or methoxy; even more preferably with the proviso that one of the substituents R claim 1 , Rand Ris not methyl.5. The use according to claim 1 , whereby the feed ingredient comprises protein(s) and/or unsaturated fatty acid (derivative)s claim 1 , preferably whereby the feed ingredient is either poultry meal or fish meal or insect meal or PUFA-containing oil; whereby the PUFA-containing oil is preferably marine oil or microbial oil or fungal oil or ...

USE OF ALPHA LIPOIC ACID AS A FEED ADDITIVE FOR AQUATIC ANIMALS

The present invention relates to the use of alpha lipoic acid as feed additive for aquatic animals including fish and shrimp, especially for cold water fish as for example salmon, bream, bass and for warm water fish as for example carp, tilapia, catfish. More particular, this invention relates to the use of alpha lipoic acid for the improvement of the feed conversion ratio and/or daily weight gain in fish, for reducing mortality by regulating the micro flora of the gut and/or by protecting the animal against infections caused by pathogenic viruses. 1. A composition comprising as an active ingredient alpha-lipoic acid , a salt or derivative thereof , wherein the composition is intended for intake by aquatic animals and wherein and the concentration of the active ingredient in the final feed added to the animal is in the range from 150 mg-1000 mg per kg feed.2. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is a feed additive comprising the active ingredient in the form of a powder with a particle size below lmm.3. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein the active ingredient is embedded in an oil carrier.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition is a feed premix claim 1 , wherein said premix comprises in addition to the active ingredient at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of fat-soluble vitamins claim 1 , water soluble vitamins claim 1 , trace minerals claim 1 , carotenoids claim 1 , polyunsaturated fatty acids claim 1 , probiotics claim 1 , prebiotics and macro minerals.5. The composition according to claim 4 , wherein the fat-soluble vitamin is vitamin E.6. The composition according to claim 4 , wherein the fat-soluble vitamin is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of alpha-tocopherol claim 4 , beta-tocopherol claim 4 , gamma-tocopherol claim 4 , delta-tocopherol claim 4 , alpha-tocotrienol claim 4 , beta-tocotrienol claim 4 , gamma-tocotrienol claim 4 , delta- ...

BLOOD-FREE DIET FOR REARING MALARIA MOSQUITO VECTORS

The present invention relates to blood-free-diets for malaria mosquito vectors that support ovarian development, egg maturation and fertility, as well as low progeny larval mortality, and normal development of offspring into adult mosquitoes. 1. A liquid artificial blood-free diet composition for rearing mosquitoes having an adequate amount of amino acids , vitamins and carbohydrates comprising:one or more peptides selected from the group of Glucagon-like peptide 1 (P1), Glucagon-like peptide 2 (P2), Parathyroid hormone (P3), Salmon calcitonin (P4), Human calcitonin (P5), γ-aminobutyric acid (P6), Salmon Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone (P7), Human Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone (P8), Galanin (P9), Vasoactive intestinal peptide (P10), Glutamate (P11), Oxytocin (P12), Kisspeptin (P13), Neuropeptide Y (P14), Melatonin (P15) and Corticotropin-releasing factor (P16); and/ora phagostimulant, a protein source and cholesterol.2. A liquid artificial blood-free diet composition according to claim 1 , wherein the selected peptides are present in the composition in several different concentrations varying in a range of 0.1-100 μM in the final concentration of the diet composition claim 1 , preferably from 0.5 to 50 μM claim 1 , more preferably 1.0 to 25 μM claim 1 , even more preferably 2.5 to 12.5 μM claim 1 , more advantageously 5 to 10 μM.3. A liquid artificial blood-free diet composition according to claim 1 , wherein the selected peptides present in the composition are Human Glucagon-like peptide 1 (P1) claim 1 , Human Glucagon-like peptide 2 (P2) claim 1 , Human Parathyroid hormone (P3) claim 1 , Salmon calcitonin (P4) claim 1 , Human calcitonin (P5) and/or γ-aminobutyric acid (P6).4. A liquid artificial blood-free diet composition according to claim 1 , wherein:the protein source is bovine serum albumin (BSA), ovalbumin or lactalbumin in a concentration of 50-500 g/L of the final diet composition, preferably in a concentration of 100-300 g/L of the final ...

Feed ingredient comprising clostridium tyrobutyricum

Provided is a feed ingredient comprising at least 20% by weight Clostridium tyrobutyricum, wherein said Clostridium tyrobutyricum comprises at least 70% of dry weight crude protein and optionally at least 7% of dry weight lysine and/or at least 1% of dry weight methionine. Further provided are animal feeds and probiotic compositions comprising the feed ingredient, methods for the production thereof and uses thereof.

Fungal polypeptides having lysozyme activity

The present invention relates to novel lysozyme enzymes from the genus of Rasamsonia.

COATED FEED COMPOSITION FOR LACTATING RUMINANTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE FEED COMPOSITION

A feed composition for ruminants may include feed particles of a nutritional component that are at least partially coated with a saturated fatty acid coating 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:a feed particle comprising a nutritional component; anda coating on at least a portion of the feed particle, wherein the coating comprises a saturated fatty acid component.26-. (canceled)7. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the saturated fatty acid component comprises free palmitic acid.8. The feed composition of claim 7 , wherein the saturated fatty acid component comprises at least about 90 weight percent of the free palmitic acid.910-. (canceled)11. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the coating consists essentially of free palmitic acid.1213-. (canceled)14. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the nutritional component comprises a carbohydrate component claim 1 , a protein component claim 1 , an amino acid component claim 1 , a vitamin claim 1 , a mineral claim 1 , a glycogenic precursor claim 1 , an antioxidant claim 1 , and any combination thereof.1522-. (canceled)23. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the coating further comprises starch.24. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein the feed particle additionally comprises a second coating.25. The feed composition of claim 24 , wherein the second coating is disposed over the coating comprising the at least one saturated fatty acid claim 24 , and the second coating comprises an enteric coating material claim 24 , a sustained release coating material or a combination thereof.26. The feed composition of claim 1 , wherein:the feed composition further comprises at least one additional feed ingredient mixed with the coated food particle; andthe feed composition comprises at ...

Integrative fungal solutions for protecting bees and overcoming colony collapse disorder (CCD)

The present invention is based on a plurality of benefits from the extracts of mycelia of individual fungal species, and mixtures of species, to provide an armamentarium of defenses from multiple stressors in order to help bees survive a complex of symptoms collectively called colony collapse disorder (CCD). More particularly, the present invention utilizes specific concentrations of extracts from pure cultured mycelium from mushroom forming fungi to reduce harmful viruses in bees and to increase the longevity of bees. 1Inonotus obliquus, Ganoderma resinaceum, Fomitopsis pinlcola, Fomes fomentarius, Schizophyllum commune, Trametes versicolor, Fomitopsis officinalis, Ganoderma applanatum. A composition for use in improving bee health comprising one or more bee feeding supplements and about 1% or less by volume of one or more aqueous ethanolic extracts of the mycelium of , or combinations thereof.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the bee feeding supplements comprise one or more of water claim 1 , sugars claim 1 , sugar syrup claim 1 , high fructose corn syrup water claim 1 , bee candy claim 1 , nectar claim 1 , pollen claim 1 , pollen patties claim 1 , grease patties claim 1 , propolis claim 1 , bees wax claim 1 , bee sprays claim 1 , bee feed claim 1 , protein supplements claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition improves bee health by increasing longevity by more than about 1%.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition improves bee health by increasing longevity by more than about 3%.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition improves bee health by increasing longevity by more than about 5%.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition improves bee health by reducing viral load by more than about 1%.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition improves bee health by reducing viral load by more than about 15%.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition ...

COMPOSITION FOR SUPPORTING ANIMAL WITH CANCER

The present disclosure relates to a dog food composition comprising from about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight of fat, from about 5% by weight to about 15% by weight of fibers and from about 30% by weight to about 60% by weight proteins, the weight percentages being based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition. 1. A dog food composition comprising from about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight of fat , from about 5% by weight to about 15% by weight of fibers and from about 30% by weight to about 60% by weight proteins , the weight percentages being based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition.2. The food composition according to which comprises from about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight of fat claim 1 , from about 5% by weight to about 15% by weight of fibers and from about 30% by weight to about 50% by weight proteins claim 1 , the weight percentages being based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition.3. The food composition according to claim 1 , which further comprises carbohydrates in an amount ranging from about 15% by weight to about 40% by weight claim 1 , based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition.4. The food composition according to claim 1 , wherein the food composition is selected from a dry pet food claim 1 , a semi-moist pet food and a wet pet food.5. The food composition according to claim 1 , which further comprises a source of antioxidants.6. The food composition according to claim 5 , whereina) the food composition is a dry pet food composition and the source of antioxidants is selected from Vitamin C, wherein the Vitamin C is present in an amount ranging from about 220 ppm to about 440 ppm on a dry matter basis, Vitamin E, wherein the Vitamin E is present in an amount ranging from about 660 ppm to about 1100 ppm on a dry matter basis, and carotenoid, wherein the carotenoid is present in an amount ranging from about 2 ppm to about 12 ppm on a dry matter basis, orb) the food ...

ADSORBATES

The present invention relates to storage stable adsorbates of 3-nitrooxypropanol and derivatives thereof as well as to the production of such adsorbates. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein n is an integer between 3 and 9 and Ris OH claim 1 , COOH or —ONO.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one compound of formula (I) is selected from the group consisting of 3-nitrooxypropanol claim 1 , 9-nitrooxynonanol claim 1 , 5-nitroxy pentanoic acid claim 1 , 6-nitroxy hexanoic acid claim 1 , bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine dinitrate claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,4-bis-nitrooxybutane and 1 claim 1 ,5-bis-nitrooxypentane.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mixture to be adsorbed further comprises at least one edible solvent selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol claim 1 , corn oil claim 1 , rapeseed oil claim 1 , sunflower oil claim 1 , middle chain triglyceride (MCT) claim 1 , water and glycerol as well as mixtures thereof.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mixture to be adsorbed consists essentially of a compound of formula (I) claim 1 , gelatin and an edible solvent.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the edible solvent is propylene glycol or water.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the gelatin has a bloom value selected in the range of 0 to 50.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier is silica.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio (w/w) of the compound of formula (I) to the gelatin is selected in the range from 0.1 to 1 claim 1 , more preferably in the range from 0.25 to 0.8 claim 1 , most preferably in the range from 0.3 to 0.7.10. An adsorbate prepared by the method according to .11. The adsorbate according to claim 10 , wherein the adsorbate comprises(i) from 1 to 25 wt-%, based on the total weight of the adsorbate, of a compound of formula (I), and(ii) from 5 to 45 wt-%, based on the total weight of the adsorbate, of at least one edible solvent, and(iii) from 5 ...

Compact Nutrient Dense Freeze-Dried Pet Food Product

A freeze-dried pet food meal bar that is 100% nutritionally complete consisting of more than 30% crude protein, 35% crude fat, less than 20% carbohydrate and less than 10% moisture. The product will consist primarily of animal protein. Vitamins and mineral will be supplied via fruits and vegetables. Since the product is freeze dried the product will be semi-fractural and can be broken into smaller pieces for feeding. Each bar will be approximately 5 to 6 inches long, 2 to 3 inches wide, approximately ½ inches thick and weigh 2 to 3 ounces. A single bar will be targeted to feed a 40 pound dog. Dogs below 40 pounds would feed less than one bar (ex. 20 pound dog gets ½ bar). Dogs above 40 pounds would feed more than one bar (ex. 80 pound dog gets 2 bars). 118-. (canceled)19. A method of providing complete daily nutrition to a dog by providing the dog with a nutritional bar comprising:a. greater than 30 wt. % crude protein;b. approximately 30-40 wt. % crude fat;c. greater than 0 wt. % carbohydrate, but less than 20 wt. % carbohydrate; andd. greater than 0 wt. % moisture, but less than 10 wt. % moisture;wherein the nutritional bar is shelf-stable, freeze-dried, not heat-extruded, has a caloric density of at least 5,000 kcal/kg, contains no artificial ingredients; andwherein the nutritional dosage of the nutritional bar provided to the dog is titrated based on the weight of the dog, and is 100% nutritionally complete for the dog.20. The method as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the dog weighs 40 pounds and receives 1 nutritional bar.21. The method as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the dog weighs under 40 pounds and receives less than 1 nutritional bar.22. The method as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the dog weighs 20 pounds and receives ½ of the nutritional bar.23. The method as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the dog weighs over 40 pounds and receives more than 1 nutritional bar.24. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the dog weighs 80 pounds and receives 2 nutritional ...

A NEW METHOD TO IMPROVE ENZYME HYDROLYSIS AND RESULTANT PROTEIN FLAVOR AND BIO-ACTIVITY OF FISH OFFCUTS

The present invention relates to the use of turbine mixing during enzymatic hydrolysis of aquatic protein from species such as fish, aquatic mammals, crustaceans and/or mollusks, to obtain high quality aquatic protein hydrolysates, having very low oxidation, improved organoleptic profile and improved biological activity of interest, for human consumption and cosmetics. The turbine mixing can inhibit oxidation during hydrolysis, contribute to an increase in the bio-activity and decrease the bitter taste of the final product. The process can vary in starting material, pre-treatment, type and amount of enzyme, hydrolysis conditions, time, degree of hydrolysis and post-treatment. 1. A process for producing an aquatic protein hydrolysate with enzyme hydrolysis , comprising:a) subjecting a protein source material, water and an enzyme to turbine mixing to obtain enzymatic hydrolysis of the protein material;b) stopping the enzymatic hydrolysis by deactivating the enzyme under turbine mixing; andc) separating the obtained hydrolyzed aquatic peptide fraction from solid material.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the turbine mixing takes place in a turbine mixing system incorporated into the reactor from the side or the top and can be fully or partially submerged in the reaction mass.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme is selected from proteases from bacterial claim 1 , fungal or marine species.4BacillusBacillus licheniformis. The process of claim 3 , wherein the proteases are endo or exo proteases from strains claim 3 , Subtilisin claim 3 , including Subtilisin from such as Alcalase® claim 3 , Protamex® claim 3 , Flavourzyme® claim 3 , Neutrase® claim 3 , Protease A “Amano” claim 3 , Pescalase® claim 3 , Fromase™ Promod31™ or Maxatase™ or mixtures thereof.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the protein source material is selected from material from fish claim 1 , including fish muscle claim 1 , fish skin claim 1 , fish viscera claim 1 , fish bones claim 1 , fish ...

BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS PROTECTION METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME

The present invention relates to means for protecting bioactive materials in mammalian food or feed formulations used to enhance the health status of mammals. 123.-. (canceled)24. An encapsulated or embedded heat sensitive bioactive ingredient comprising:(i) a dry blend comprising insulin and maltodextrin and(ii) maltodextrin disposed over the dry blend, wherein the activity of the insulin is substantially maintained under dry conditions. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/561,541, filed Dec. 19, 2005, which is the U.S. National Stage of International Application No. PCT/IL2004/000532, filed Jun. 17, 2004, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/548,164, filed Mar. 1, 2004, and 60/479,860 filed Jun. 20, 2003, the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.This invention relates generally to a method for the delivery of health promoting compounds to mammals and more specifically the invention relates to a method for encapsulating and embedding a bioactive ingredient in mammalian food or feed formulation.Bioactive proteins include EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor), insulin and insulin-like growth factors, insulin-like growth factors' binding proteins, immunoglobulins (e.g. antibody) proline-rich polypeptides, lactoferrin, proteases, lactalbumin, interleukin, lysozyme, TGFA (Transforming Growth Factor A) and PDGF (Platelet Derived Growth Factor).These proteins may have been shown to have a positive effect on one or more of the following health promotion advantages; protein efficiency ratios, weight gain, immune system functionality, proper growth of organs and cells, systemic and local DNA regulation, maintenance of good health, improvement of disease states and the recovery and cure from disease statesMost industrial processes, involve manufacturing conditions that are extremely destructive to potential viability of bioactive compounds like functional proteins. These ...

Protein-rich feedstuff with resistance to lowered digestibility due to heat damage

Protein-rich feedstuffs which contain at least one protein feed material and either betaine or at least one feed product which contains betaine are resistant to reduction of digestibility as a result of heat damage during drying.

Chew Stick for Dogs With Enhanced Chew Time and Flavor

A chew stick for dogs made from strips of beef bladders or esophagus formed into sticks and infused with a solution of water, syrup and gelatin, and humectant, and other ingredients, and colored for appearance, and then heated to dehydrate the chew to about 8% to 14% moisture content to achieve the finished product. The stick may also be coated with a mixture of emulsified meat, such as beef, starch, flavoring extract, oil, and water, to give it an attractive flavoring and toughness as a finished product.

ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDE HAVING SYNERGISTIC ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT WITH ANTIBIOTICS ON MULTIDRUG RESISTANT BACTERIA, AND USE THEREOF

The present invention relates to an antimicrobial peptide having an improved antibacterial effect through glutamic acid substitution and, more specifically, to a use of the antimicrobial peptide as an active ingredient in an antibacterial pharmaceutical composition, a food additive, a feed additive, an antiseptic composition, and an antibacterial quasi-drug composition. Not only does the antimicrobial peptide of the present invention exhibit significant antibacterial activity against gram-negative bacteria, but it also exhibits a significant synergistic effect when combinedly treated with antibiotics which have strong antibacterial activity only against gram-positive bacteria and has no or low antibacterial activity against gram-negative bacteria, thereby exhibiting excellent antibacterial effects on gram-positive bacteria, and bacteria among gram-negative bacteria, and antibiotic-resistant strains thereof. 1. An antimicrobial peptide consisting of amino acid sequences obtained by subjecting a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID No. 1 to one or more substitutions selected from the group consisting of the following (i) to (v):(i) substitution of proline (P) which is the 9th amino acid with D-lysine (k) or D-leucine (l);(ii) substitution of phenylalanine (F) which is the 11th amino acid with leucine (L);(iii) substitution of serine (S) which is the 14th amino acid with glutamic acid (E) or L-lysine (K);(iv) substitution of alanine (A) which is the 15th amino acid with tryptophan (W), phenylalanine (F), or leucine (L); and(v) substitution of phenylalanine (F) which is the 18th amino acid with tryptophan (W).2. The antimicrobial peptide of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial peptide consists of an amino acid sequence in which either one or both amino acid(s) of alanine (A) which is the 15th amino acid phenylalanine (F) which is the 18th amino acid is(are) substituted with tryptophan (W).3. The antimicrobial peptide of claim 2 , wherein the ...

METHOD OF MAKING MICROALGAL-BASED ANIMAL FOODSTUFF SUPPLEMENTS, MICROALGAL-SUPPLEMENTED ANIMAL FOODSTUFFS AND METHOD OF ANIMAL NUTRITION

The present invention is to a safe, biodegradable trace metal binding system that effectively delivers chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc to animals. The method of preparing an animal foodstuff composition involves the steps of: providing transgenic algal cells comprising a nucleotide sequence, the nucleotide sequence being capable of expressing a non-native metal-binding protein in the transgenic algal cells; binding the metal-binding protein with at least one metal so as to produce a metal-bound adduct of the metal-binding protein; and admixing the metal-bound adduct with animal foodstuff. The invention is also to a animal foodstuff composition comprising animal foodstuff and transgenic algal cells expressing a non-native metal-binding protein in the transgenic algal cells, such that the transgenic algal cells contain the metal-binding protein and the metal-binding protein being bound to a metal. 1. A method of preparing an animal foodstuff composition , said method comprising the steps:(a) providing algal cells comprising a nucleotide sequence, said nucleotide sequence capable of expressing a non-native metal-binding protein in said algal cells;(b) binding said metal-binding protein with at least one metal so as to produce a metal-bound adduct of said metal-binding protein; and(c) admixing said metal-bound adduct with said animal foodstuff.2. A method according to wherein said algal cells are in a dried state prior to introduction into said animal foodstuff.3. A method according to wherein said metal-binding protein is adapted to bind a metal selected from the group consisting of chromium claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , copper claim 1 , iron claim 1 , manganese claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , selenium and zinc claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. A method according to wherein said metal-binding protein is chicken Type II Metallothionein.5. An animal foodstuff composition comprising:(a) an animal foodstuff; and(b) algal cells ...

FEED COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING RICINODENDRON HEUDELOTII AND METHODS OF PROCESSING AND USING THEREOF

The compositions, methods, and system of the invention provide increased nutrients and kidney size and reduced fat and risks of cardiovascular disease in animals by utilizing njangsa () as a feed and oral supplement for the animals. 1. A method of reducing fat in an animal in need thereof , the method comprising:{'i': 'Ricinodendron heudelotii', 'forming an oral feed composition comprising a delivery media and at least about 2 percent by weight of (njangsa) seeds, and'}feeding the animal an effective amount of the feed composition for a suitable period of time to reduce fat in the animal,wherein the njangsa seeds are obtained from mature njangsa tree fruit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein an effective amount of said feed composition comprises at least about 2 percent by weight of njangsa seeds fed to said animal for at least about 6 weeks.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the said feed composition is fed to said animal ad libitum for at least about 6 weeks.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the animal fat reduction is back fat reduction.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the delivery media is an orally ingestible solid claim 1 , liquid claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said feed composition further comprises at least about 14 percent crude protein.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said feed composition is in the form of a pressed tablet claim 1 , tablet claim 1 , paste claim 1 , powder claim 1 , loose powder claim 1 , pill claim 1 , gel claim 1 , encapsulated capsule claim 1 , liquid claim 1 , suspension claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said feed composition is in the form of a dietary supplement.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the njangsa seeds are dried claim 1 , lyophilized claim 1 , ground claim 1 , and mixed with meal diet.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the njangsa seeds comprise at least one compound selected from the group consisting of proteins claim 1 , lipids claim 1 , ...

METHODS USING MORPHOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF A SMALL DOG TO IMPROVE FOOD FOR THE SMALL DOG

Methods for preparing dog food compositions formulated for small dogs with certain body conformation types comprise categorizing a small dog for which the food composition is intended. Preferably the small dog is categorized as a robust or athletic body conformation type. The methods further comprise formulating a dog food composition to contain feed ingredients and amounts thereof based on the categorizing of the small dog. The protein and fat content of the food composition can be adjusted based upon the robust or athletic category for a particular dog or dog type. The categorizing uses a modified body mass index, namely body weight/[(height−height of the sternum to the floor)×body length]. In some embodiments, the categorizing can use skin fold measurements. 1. A method comprising:categorizing a small dog as one of a plurality of body conformation types, the categorizing based at least partially on a modified body mass index of the small dog, the modified body mass index is body weight/[(height−height of the sternum to the floor)×body length]; andformulating a dog food composition for the small dog, the dog food composition is formulated to contain feed ingredients and amounts thereof based on the categorizing of the small dog.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the categorizing of the small dog categorizes the small dog as a robust body conformation type or an athletic body conformation type claim 1 , the modified body mass index of the robust body conformation type is greater than 60 kg/m claim 1 , and the modified body mass index of the athletic body conformation type is not greater than 60 kg/m.3. The method of wherein a ratio of energy from protein to energy from fat is different for the dog food composition formulated for the small dog categorized as the robust body conformation type relative to the dog food composition formulated for the small dog categorized as the athletic body conformation type.4. The method of wherein the ratio of energy from protein to ...

INTERLEUKIN-10 PEPTIDES AND ANTIBODIES THEREOF FOR INHIBITING ADVERSE EFFECTS OF PROTOZOAN INFECTION

The present disclosure is directed to interleukin-10 (IL-10) peptides and isolated antibodies that specifically bind to the IL-10 peptides. The IL-10 peptides and the isolated antibodies may be administered alone or as an animal feed additive to treat gastrointestinal protozoan infection in animals. 1. An animal feed additive comprising an isolated antibody that specifically binds to an interleukin-10 peptide , the interleukin-10 peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1 , SEQ ID NO: 2 , SEQ ID NO: 3 , SEQ ID NO: 4 , SEQ ID NO: 5 , SEQ ID NO: 6 , SEQ ID NO: 7 , SEQ ID NO: 8 , SEQ ID NO: 9 , SEQ ID NO: 10 , SEQ ID NO: 11 , SEQ ID NO: 12 , SEQ ID NO: 13 , SEQ ID NO: 14 , SEQ ID NO: 15 , SEQ ID NO: 16 , SEQ ID NO: 17 , SEQ ID NO: 18 , SEQ ID NO: 19 , and SEQ ID NO: 20.2. The animal feed additive of claim 1 , wherein the interleukin-10 peptide comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 4 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 7 claim 1 , and SEQ ID NO: 10.3. The animal feed additive of claim 1 , wherein the isolated antibody is an avian egg antibody.4. The animal feed additive of claim 3 , wherein the avian egg antibody is concentrated in the egg yolk.5. The animal feed additive of claim 4 , wherein the egg yolk is dried.6. The animal feed additive of claim 1 , wherein the antibody is a monoclonal antibody claim 1 , a synthetic antibody claim 1 , or a genetically engineered antibody.7. An isolated antibody that specifically binds to an interleukin-10 peptide claim 1 , the interleukin-10 peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 2 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 3 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 4 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 5 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 6 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 7 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 8 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 9 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 10 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 11 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 12 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 13 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 14 ...

ECOLOGICAL CULTURE METHOD FOR FISH THAT CONTAINS MARINE BARRACUDA

This invention discloses an ecological culture method for fish that contains marine barracuda, which places the marine barracuda fry in natural seawater, uses circulating water to dilute the natural sea water step by step, and domesticates the marine barracuda with fresh water; when the salinity of the water body is reduced to 3‰, transferring the fry to the fish culturing pond, and then the freshwater species are introduced, and the ecological culturing and ecological poly-culture model is carried out; during the culturing period, checking the growth of barracuda, adjusting the feeding and/or feeding times, and therefore barracuda reaches the required specifications within the expected time to be on the market.

Composition and Method for Providing Glutamine

A process for preparing a glutamine-supplemented food product by contacting water and a nutritive base that predominantly comprises meat and carbohydrate with a peptide source of glutamine to form a wet mixture and heating the wet mixture at a temperature of from about 50° C. to about 105° C. for a time sufficient to cook the nutritive base. The process forms a cooked food composition comprising from about 60% to about 85% by weight water. The product is useful for feeding to an animal to increase glutamine absorption or to strengthen immune function. 1. A method for preparing a glutamine-supplemented food product , the method comprising:contacting water and a nutritive base that predominantly comprises meat and carbohydrate with a peptide source of glutamine to form a wet mixture;heating the wet mixture at a temperature of from about 50° C. to about 105° C. for a time sufficient to cook the nutritive base and form a cooked food composition comprising from about 60% to about 85% by weight water;packaging the cooked food composition in a sealed retortable container; andsterilizing the packaged composition by a retort procedure to form the food product.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the peptide source of glutamine is added in an amount sufficient to contribute a supplemental glutamine content of from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of the composition on a dry matter basis.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the supplemental glutamine content is from about 1% to about 4% by weight of the composition on a dry matter basis.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amount of water is from about 65% to about 80% by weight.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wet mixture has a pH of from about 2 to about 8.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wet mixture has a pH of from about 4 to about 7.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wet mixture has a pH of from about 5.5 to about 6.5.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the peptide source of glutamine comprises a protein ...

ANIMAL CHEW FORMULATION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

Animal chews are generally formulated with a composition that generally comprises a combination of protein, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, humectants and water, which is formed by mixing, followed by a forming process, such as molding. As described herein, animal chews are made having an outer portion and an inner portion. The inner portion is contained within recesses within the outer portion and can also include runners giving the appearance of a tied rawhide bone. 1. An animal chew comprising:an outer portion andan inner portion, wherein the outer portion has at least one recess allowing for the inner portion to be placed therein.2. The animal chew of claim 1 , wherein the outer portion is a substantially plant-based material.3. The animal chew of claim 2 , wherein the plant material is selected from a group consisting of glutens claim 2 , starches and fibers.4. (canceled)5. The animal chew of claim 1 , wherein the outer portion is free from animal tissue.6. (canceled)7. The animal chew of claim 1 , wherein the outer portion is substantially homogenous and non-granular.8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The animal chew of claim 1 , wherein the outer portion or the outer portion comprises a flavoring selected from a group consisting of chicken liver claim 1 , peanut butter claim 1 , chicken claim 1 , duck claim 1 , pork claim 1 , fish claim 1 , beef claim 1 , lamb and combinations thereof.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. The animal chew of claim 10 , wherein the peanut butter is homogenously blended.15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. The animal chew of claim 10 , wherein the peanut butter forms a heterogeneous mixture.18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. The animal chew of claim 1 , wherein the inner portion or the outer portion comprises additional supplements selected from a group consisting of dental supplements claim 1 , skin supplements claim 1 , coat supplements and combinations thereof.22. (canceled)23. The animal chew of claim 1 , wherein the ...

PET FOOD

The present disclosure relates to coextruded pet food compositions and/or to methods for producing the same. The disclosure provides, for example, a method for producing a pet food, comprising: (i) extruding a first composition from a first extruder through a die at a first rate of exit from the die; and (ii) extruding a second composition from a second extruder through the die at a second rate of exit from the die, wherein the first rate of exit from the die is higher than the second rate of exit from the die, to produce a coextruded pet food that comprises about 30% to about 50%, by weight, of the first composition and about 50% to about 70%, by weight, of the second composition. Moreover, the coextruded pet food compositions of the present disclosure may include, for example, at least about 3% cheese and/or at least about 5% bacon. 1. A method for producing a pet food , comprising:extruding a first composition from a first extruder through a die at a first rate of exit from the die; andextruding a second composition from a second extruder through the die at a second rate of exit from the die,wherein the first rate of exit from the die is higher than the second rate of exit from the die, about 30% to about 50%, by weight, of the first composition and', 'about 50% to about 70%, by weight, of the second composition., 'to produce a coextruded pet food that comprises'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coextruded pet food comprises about 12% to about 20% claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , of protein.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coextruded pet food comprises an amount of starch.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the amount of starch has a level of gelatinization that is greater than 75%.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the amount of starch has a level of gelatinization that is greater than 80%.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coextruded pet food comprises about 8% to about 15% claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , of fat.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Novel coating system (ii)

The present patent application relates to a novel coating system for coating solid particles, which comprise PUFAs (and/or salts thereof), wherein the coating comprises at least one protein hydrolysate. Furthermore it relates to compositions coated with such a coating system and the use of such compositions in the production of food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products.

POLYHALITE ENRICHED ANIMAL FEED

There is provided an animal feed composition comprising Polyhalite in a concentration between 0.5%-5% w/w. 1. An animal feed composition comprising Polyhalite in a concentration between 5 0.5%-5% w/w.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said animal is selected from the group including claim 1 , poultry claim 1 , bovine claim 1 , and fish.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said Polyhalite is in a concentration between 0.75%-2% w/w.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein said composition is fed to poultry and includes Polyhalite in a concentration of 0.75% w/w.5. The composition of claim 3 , wherein said composition is fed to poultry and includes Polyhalite in a concentration of 2% w/w.6. The composition of claim 3 , wherein said composition is fed to fish and includes Polyhalite in a concentration of between 1-2% w/w.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition is fed to said animal on a daily basis.8. A fish feed comprising at least30% protein w/w;2% fat w/w;3% fiber w/w;0.5% phosphorous w/w;0.5% calcium w/w; and1% Polyhalite w/w.9. The fish feed of claim 8 , comprising35% protein w/w;4% fat w/w;5% fiber w/w;1.2% phosphorous w/w;1.2% calcium w/w; and2% Polyhalite w/w.10. A method for producing an animal feed comprising polyhalite claim 8 , wherein said method comprises mixing polyhalite with said feed.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein said polyhalite is in a form selected from the group including claim 10 , pellet claim 10 , granule claim 10 , powder or dust form.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein said polyhalite is in powder form. The present invention relates to an animal feed composition that comprises Polyhalite and a process for the preparation thereof.The costs of animal and marine feeds comprise a major portion of the expenses incurred in the farming of these animals.In poultry, for example, feed efficiency is a major variable that determines the final cost of a kilogram of poultry meat. Depending on the country and species concerned, ...

Method to Convert Insects or Worms into Nutrient Streams and Compositions Obtained Thereby

A fat-containing composition obtained by converting insects or worms into nutrient streams, such as a fat-containing, an aqueous protein-containing and a solid-containing fraction, including (a) squashing insects or worms thereby obtaining a pulp, the insects or worms reduced in size, (b) heating the pulp to 70-100° C., and (c) subjecting the heated pulp to a physical separation step with the proviso that the method does not contain enzymatic treatment of the pulp. The fat-containing fraction contains at least 80 wt. % insect or worm fat with at least 40 wt. % saturated fats. The aqueous protein fraction can be dried to obtain dried protein material, which contains at least 50 wt. % insect or worm protein-derived matter and at most 25 wt. % insect or worm fat based on dry weight. The protein has a pepsin digestibility of at least 50%. The resulting nutrient streams can be used in food, petfood, feed and pharmaceutical industry. 1. A fat-containing composition comprising at least 80 wt. % insect or worm fat based on dry weight , wherein at least 40 wt. % of total fat are saturated fats , the fat comprising at least 7 wt. % lauric acid C12:0 , 5-30 wt. % palmitic acid C16:0 , and 8-40 wt. % oleic acid C18:1 based on the total fat weight , wherein the fat has a free fatty acids content of less than 0.6 wt. % of the total fat , calculated as oleic acid.2. The composition according to claim 1 , comprising at least 85 wt. % insect or worm fat based on dry weight.3. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the insect or worm fat comprises 45-80 wt. % saturated fats.4. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fat comprises 8-60 wt. % lauric acid C12:0.5. The composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fat comprises 5-15 wt. % linoleic acid C18:2.6. A composition comprising at least 50 wt. % protein and at most 25 wt. % fat based on dry weight claim 1 , wherein the protein and the fat are derived from insects or worms and the protein has a pepsin ...

Pearl-like capsule and method of manufacturing the same

The invention aims to provide a pearl-like capsule that can encapsulate a large amount of fatty substances and a method of manufacturing the same, wherein the pearl-like capsule is less deformable and/or less shrinkable even under freeze-thaw and thus is convenient for transportation and preservation. The pearl-like capsule includes a droplet having an outer surface and a 0.5 millimeter to 15 millimeter diameter, and a water-soluble macromolecule, fatty substances, a water-soluble multivalent metallic salt, sake lees, and starch. The pearl-like capsule also includes a water-insoluble coating of alginate on the outer surface of the droplet, and a glycerine coating on the water-insoluble coating of alginate, wherein the sake lees include amino acid and are 1% to 10% by weight of the droplet, and the starch is 10% to 20% by weight of the droplet. 1. A pearl-like capsule comprising:a droplet having an outer surface, a 0.5 millimeter to 15 millimeter diameter, and including a water-soluble macromolecule, fatty substances, a water-soluble multivalent metallic salt, sake lees, and starch;a water-insoluble coating of alginate on the outer surface of the droplet; anda glycerine coating on the water-insoluble coating of alginate,wherein the sake lees derive from any sake selected from a group consisting of Junmai Daiginjo-shu, Daiginjo-shu, Junmai Ginjo-shu, Ginjo-shu, Special Junmai-shu, Junmai-shu, Tokubetsu Honjozo-shu, Honjozo-shu, and Futsu-shu,wherein the sake lees include amino acid,wherein the sake lees are 1% to 10% by weight of the droplet and the starch is 10% to 20% by weight of the droplet.2. The pearl-like capsule according to claim 1 , wherein said water-soluble macromolecule is a quince seed mucilage.3. The pearl-like capsule according to claim 1 , wherein said water-soluble multivalent metallic salt is water-soluble calcium salt.4. A method of manufacturing a pearl-like capsule 0.5 millimeters to 15 millimeters in diameter claim 1 , the method comprising: ...

NUTRITIONAL SOLID COMPOSITIONS WITH ACARICIDE ACTIVITY FOR APICULTURE AND THEIR USE FOR THE PROPHYLAXIS AND TREATMENT OF VARROA INFESTATIONS

The invention concerns a solid feed composition for use as nourishment for bees and for the prevention and treatment of acariosis, and, in particular, of infestation by , as well as the relative treatment method, comprising: a) nutritional and tonic ingredients, consisting of algae containing vegetal proteins and yeasts; sugars and lower organic acids; b) natural antioxidants and antiseptics contained in the extracts of and of or essential oil of geranium and in the essential extracts of one or more aromatic or medicinal plants selected from: , and ; and c) curative substances for bees, comprising at least one of thymol and essential extracts of , and at least one of oxalic acid, extracts of or , geraniol and extracts of cv. , and mixtures of two or more of the same. 1Varroa destructor. A solid nutritional composition for use as bee nutrition and , at the same time , for the prophylaxis and treatment of acarioses , in particular of infestations , comprising the following ingredients:a) nutritional and tonic ingredients, comprising: algae containing vegetal proteins, alone or in combination with yeasts; sugars and lower organic acids;{'i': Origanum vulgare', 'Pelargonium graveolens', 'Crocus sativus, Monarda citriodora, Myristica fragrans', 'Origanum majorana, 'b) natural antioxidants and antiseptics contained in the essential extracts of and or geranium essential oil, and in the essential extracts of one or more other aromatic or medicinal plants selected from: , and ; and'}{'i': Thymus vulgaris', 'Aloe vera', 'Aloe arborescens', 'Beta vulgaris', 'Altissima, 'c) curative substances for bees, comprising at least one of thymol and essential extracts of , and at least one of the following:_oxalic acid, extracts of or , geraniol and extracts of cv. , and mixtures of two or more of the same.'}2. A solid nutritional composition for the use according to claim 1 , wherein said nutritional and tonic ingredients consist of: algae containing vegetal proteins and brewer's yeast ...

NOVEL ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDE DERIVED FROM LL37 PEPTIDE AND USES THEREOF

A novel antimicrobial peptide derived from LL37 peptide has not only an excellent antimicrobial activity for Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and antibiotic tolerant bacteria but also low cytotoxicity for cells derived from mouse or human. It can be advantageously used as an effective component of antimicrobial antibiotics, cosmetic composition, food additive, animal feed additive, biopesticides, and quasi-drug. 1. An antimicrobial peptide in which , in the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 , (i) the 1to the 14amino acids and the 31to the 37amino acids are deleted , and (ii) the 16amino acid is substituted with lysine (K) , or 16and the 26amino acids are substituted with lysine (K).2. The antimicrobial peptide of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial peptide consists of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 5.3. The antimicrobial peptide of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial peptide has an antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria claim 1 , Gram-negative bacteria claim 1 , or bacteria having tolerance to antibiotics.4Staphylococcus aureusListeria monocytogenes.. The antimicrobial peptide of claim 3 , wherein the Gram-positive bacteria are or5Acinetobacter baumannii, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosaSalmonella typhimurium.. The antimicrobial peptide of claim 3 , wherein the Gram-negative bacteria are claim 3 , or6Acinetobacter baumannii. The antimicrobial peptide of claim 3 , wherein the bacteria having tolerance to antibiotics are which has tolerance to antibiotics.7. The antimicrobial peptide of claim 1 , wherein the antimicrobial peptide has low cytotoxicity for cells derived from human.8. Antibiotics comprising the antimicrobial peptide of as an effective component.9. An antibiotic cosmetic composition comprising the antimicrobial peptide of as an effective component.10. An antibiotic food additive comprising the antimicrobial peptide of as an effective component.11. An antibiotic animal feed additive comprising ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS USING IL-8 TO IMPROVE MILK PRODUCTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN MAMMALS

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for improving reproductive health of mammals and increasing milk production from female mammals. The methods involve administering an effective amount of IL-8 to a female mammal such that the reproductive health of the mammal is improved, or milk production from the mammal is increased, or the fat content of the milk is increased. In another aspect the disclosure includes prophylaxis and/or therapy of uterine conditions by administering IL-8 to a female mammal. 1. A method for increasing milk production and/or increasing fat content of milk produced by a female mammal , the method comprising administering to the female mammal within twenty weeks post parturition an effective amount of Interleukin-8 (IL-8) such that:i) milk produced by the female is increased subsequent to the administration relative to a control;and/orii) the amount of milk fat in milk produced mammal is increased relative to a control.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein i) occurs.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ii) occurs.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein i) and ii) occur.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the administration of the IL-8 is an intrauterine administration or an intravaginal administration.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mammal is a bovine mammal.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the bovine mammal is a dairy cow.8. Milk having an increased fat content relative to a reference claim 4 , wherein the milk is produced by administering IL-8 to a female mammal and obtaining the milk from the mammal subsequent to administering the IL-8.9. The milk of claim 8 , wherein the mammal is a non-human mammal.10. The milk of claim 9 , wherein the non-human mammal is a dairy cow.11. A dairy product for human consumption comprising the milk of or a processed derivative of said milk.12. A kit for i) improving health of a female mammal claim 10 , and/or ii) increasing milk production and/or fat content of milk produced by the mammal claim ...

Nutritional Compositions for Bees

A high-protein nutritional composition for bees including protein derived from at least two sources including corn gluten, lipid derived from at least two sources including corn gluten, and carbohydrate. 1. A method of increasing brood production in a bee population , comprising the step of providing bees with an artificial diet formulation that includes 20-80% protein derived from at least two sources including corn gluten , 1-7% lipids derived from at least two sources including corn gluten , and 10-90% carbohydrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein particles in the formulation are milled to a mean size of 35 microns in diameter or less.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said protein derived from at least two sources further includes one or more of soy concentrate claim 1 , barley flour claim 1 , yeast claim 1 , or corn distillers dried grains.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said lipids derived from at least two sources further include one or more of soy concentrate claim 1 , barley flour claim 1 , yeast claim 1 , or corn distillers dried grains.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said carbohydrate comprises high-fructose corn syrup.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising 3-6% ash claim 1 , 2-5% citric acid claim 1 , and 1-2% antifungal agent.7. The method of claim 2 , further comprising 3-6% ash claim 2 , 2-5% citric acid claim 2 , and 1-2% antifungal agent.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said protein claim 1 , lipid claim 1 , and carbohydrate are formed into a hard candy.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said diet is substantially free of egg-derived protein.10. A method of increasing brood production in a bee population claim 1 , comprising the step of providing bees with an artificial diet formulation that includes 40-60% protein derived from at least two sources including corn gluten claim 1 , 1-5% lipids derived from at least two sources including corn gluten claim 1 , 40-60% carbohydrate claim 1 , 3-6% ash claim 1 , and about 2-5% citric acid. ...

ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS

The present invention relates to polypeptides comprising an amino sequence selected from the group consisting of: SEQ ID NO: 1, and fragments and derivatives of these. The invention also relates to the corresponding nucleic acids vectors, host cells and compositions. The present inventions also relates to the use of said polypeptides, nucleic acids, vectors, host cells and compositions in a method for treatment of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy or in diagnostic methods practiced on the human or animal body, in particular for the treatment or prevention of Gram-negative bacterial infections. The polypeptides, nucleic acids, vectors, host cells and compositions according to the invention may also be used as an antimicrobial in food or feed, or in cosmetics, as disinfecting agent or in the environmental field. 1. A polypeptide comprising an amino sequence selected from the group consisting of:a) SEQ ID NO: 1, andb) a fragment of a), wherein the fragment is at most 20 amino acids shorter than SEQ ID NO: 1.2Escherichia, Acinetobacter, Vibrio, PseudomonasSalmonella. The polypeptide according to claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide degrades the peptidoglycan of Gram-negative bacteria claim 1 , preferably of and/or of bacteria.3. (canceled)4. The polypeptide according to claim 1 , wherein the fragment comprises a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 3 claim 1 , 5 and 7.5. (canceled)6. The polypeptide according to claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide comprises a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 9 claim 1 , 10 claim 1 , 11 and 12.7. The polypeptide according to claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide comprises a sequence selected from the group of sequences consisting of SEQ ID NO: 13 to 91.8. The polypeptide according to claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide comprises an amino sequence selected from the group consisting of:a1) SEQ ID NO: 2,b1) SEQ ID NO: 45,c1) SEQ ID NO: 46,d1) SEQ ID NO: 47,e1) SEQ ID NO: 48,f1) SEQ ID NO: 63, ...

PLANT PROTEIN CONCENTRATES

Disclosed are plant protein concentrates prepared from whole plant seeds or alternatively, from seed cakes or press cakes or seed meals or non-toasted solvent-extracted press-cakes, and the like. Plant seeds or seed cakes or press cakes or seed meals or non-toasted solvent-extracted press-cakes, and the like, are deconstructed and separated into heavy protein-rich fractions and light oil-rich fractions. The deconstruction processes avoid the use of organic solvents and temperatures above 60° C. The separated fractions are then selectively processed to produce selected plant protein concentrates comprising at least about 65% (w/w) plant protein, from about 4% (w/w) to about 10% (w/w) plant oil, from about 0.5% (w/w) to about 15% (w/w) carbohydrates, water, and ash. The plant protein concentrates are suitable for use as ingredients in nutritional formulations. 1. A plant protein concentrate comprising at least about 65% (w/w) plant protein , from about 4% (w/w) to about 10% (w/w) plant oil , and from about 0.5% (w/w) to about 15% (w/w) carbohydrates.2. The plant protein concentrate according to claim 1 , further comprising about 4% (w/w) to about 10% (w/w) moisture and from about 0.1% (w/w) to about 12% (w/w) ash).3. The plant protein concentrate according to claim 1 , wherein the protein concentrate comprises at least about 70% (w/w) plant protein.4. The plant protein concentrate according to claim 1 , wherein the protein concentrate comprises at least about 75% (w/w) plant protein.5. The plant protein concentrate according to claim 1 , wherein the weight percentage of essential amino acids in the plant protein is at least about 30% by weight protein.6. The plant protein concentrate according to claim 1 , wherein the weight percentage of essential amino acids in the plant protein is at least about 35% by weight protein.7. The plant protein concentrate according to claim 1 , wherein the weight percentage of essential amino acids in the plant protein is at least about ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONSUMABLES

Provided herein are methods and compositions related to plant based meat substitutes which have properties similar to meat. 1. (canceled)2. A composition for enhancing a meat substitute comprising:an isolated and purified heme-containing protein selected from leghemoglobin and myoglobin, wherein the isolated and purified heme-containing protein is isolated and purified from a genetically modified yeast organism.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the isolated and purified heme-containing proteins is leghemoglobin.4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the isolated and purified heme-containing proteins is myoglobin.5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the composition comprises an aqueous solution.6. A meat substitute comprising the composition of .7. The meat substitute of claim 6 , comprising 0.01% to 5% by weight of the isolated and purified heme-containing protein.8. A method of enhancing a meat substitute so that when the meat substitute is cooked claim 6 , the meat substitute releases an odorant associated with meat claim 6 , the method comprising:isolating and purifying a heme-containing protein selected from leghemoglobin and myoglobin; andcombining the heme-containing protein with the meat substitute to generate the odorant when the meat substitute is cooked.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the isolated and purified heme-containing protein is isolated and purified from a genetically modified yeast organism.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the isolated and purified heme-containing protein is isolated and purified from genetically modified bacteria.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the odorant is 2-octanone.12. The method of claim 8 , wherein the odorant is 2-methylfuran.13. The method of claim 8 , wherein the isolated and purified heme-containing protein is leghemoglobin.14. The method of claim 8 , wherein the isolated and purified heme-containing protein is myoglobin.15. The method of claim 8 , wherein the meat substitute comprises 0.01% to 5% ...

REDUCING CLOSTRIDIUM PERFRINGENS VIRULENCE USING INHIBITORS OF AGR-LIKE QUORUM SENSING

This disclosure provides materials and methods for reducing production of virulence factors in and or other pathogenic clostridia with related Agr-like QS systems using compounds that interfere with the Agr-like quorum sensing (QS) system. For example, Agr-like QS system inhibitors based on peptidomimetic compounds of the Agr-like QS system signaling peptide (SP) or the SP receptor of , and methods of using the Agr-like QS system inhibitors to prevent, treat, or ameliorate a disease associated with infection are provided. 1Clostridium perfringensC. perfringens. A medicament comprising an Agr-like QS system inhibitor of and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier , wherein the inhibitor is a 6-R peptide , a Signaling Peptide (SP) receptor peptidomimetic , or a combination thereof.2. The medicament of claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor comprises a VirS-based SP receptor peptidomimetic claim 1 , optionally a peptide having an amino acid sequence consisting of the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 13 or SEQ ID NO: 10.3. The medicament of claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor is in a salt claim 1 , solvate claim 1 , or prodrug form.4. The medicament of formulated to be administered to a subject orally claim 1 , buccally claim 1 , sublingually claim 1 , nasally claim 1 , intravenously claim 1 , intramuscularly claim 1 , intrathecally claim 1 , intraperitoneally claim 1 , transdermally claim 1 , or by pulmonary administration.5. The medicament of claim 1 , comprising 25 to 100 μM the Agr-like QS system inhibitor in a liquid carrier.6Clostridium perfringensC. perfringens. A food or animal feed comprising an Agr-like QS system inhibitor of and an edible carrier claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor is a 6-R peptide claim 1 , a Signaling Peptide (SP) receptor peptidomimetic claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. The food or animal feed of claim 6 , wherein the inhibitor comprises a VirS-based SP receptor peptidomimetic claim 6 , optionally a peptide having an amino acid sequence consisting of ...

Bacteriocins for Control of Salmonella enterica

The present invention relates to bacteriocins for control of (salmocins). The bacteriocins are derived from . The salmocins can be expressed in plants and can be used in a method of preventing or reducing infection or contamination of an object with 1Salmonella. A method of preventing or reducing infection or contamination of an object with , comprising contacting said object with a protein , or with a composition comprising said protein , said protein comprising at least any one of the following amino acid sequence segments:(a-x) the segment from amino acid residue 38 to 138 of ScolMa (SEQ ID NO: 28); or(b-x) a segment having at least 70% sequence identity to the segment from amino acid residue 38 to 138 of ScolMa (SEQ ID NO: 28); or(c-x) a segment having at least 80% sequence similarity to the segment from amino acid residue 38 to 138 of ScolMa (SEQ ID NO: 28); or(d-x) a segment having from 1 to 30 amino acid substitutions, additions, insertions or deletions to the segment from amino acid residue 38 to 138 of ScolMa (SEQ ID NO: 28).2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said composition is an aqueous solution claim 1 , and said object is sprayed with said aqueous solution or is immersed into said aqueous solution claim 1 , or said object is immersed for at least 10 seconds into said aqueous solution of said protein.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said object is food or animal feed.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said food is whole animal carcass claim 3 , meat claim 3 , eggs claim 3 , raw fruit or vegetable.5. The method according to claim 1 , said protein further comprising a cytotoxic or catalytic domain having an inhibitory activity against cell wall peptidoglycan or murein biosynthesis.6. The method according to claim 1 , said protein comprising a cytotoxic or catalytic domain comprising any one of the following amino acid sequence segments:(a-x)′ the segment from amino acid residue 139 to 269 of ScolMa (SEQ ID NO: 28); or(b-x)′ ...

A PROCESSED PROTEIN PRODUCT

The present invention relates to a processed, solid soya protein product derived from soya bean meal (SBM) which protein product comprises 65-75% protein by weight of dry matter, has a protein to potassium weight ratio of at least about 70:1 and a dry matter content of at least about 90%, which product is substantially free of sodium, and wherein at least about 65% by weight of the indigestible oligosaccharide content of the SBM wherefrom the protein product is derived has been removed. The invention further relates to a leaching method for manufacture of the product as well as product obtainable by the method and use of the processed, solid soya protein product. 130-. (canceled)31. A processed , solid soya protein product derived from soya bean meal (SBM) , comprising protein in an amount of 65-75% by weight of dry matter , and having a protein to potassium weight ratio of about 65:1 or greater and a dry matter content of about 90% by weight or greater , wherein the product is substantially free of sodium , and wherein about 65% by weight or greater of the indigestible oligosaccharide content of the SBM has been removed.32. A processed claim 31 , solid soya protein product according to claim 31 , further comprising processed biological material from other biomass sources selected from grasses claim 31 , cereals claim 31 , seeds claim 31 , nuts claim 31 , beans claim 31 , peas claim 31 , and mixtures thereof.33. A processed claim 31 , solid soya protein product according to claim 31 , having an isoflavone content of about 0.1% or greater claim 31 , by weight of dry matter.34. A processed claim 31 , solid soya protein product according to claim 31 , having a potassium content of about 1% or less claim 31 , by weight of dry matter.35. A processed claim 31 , solid soya protein product according to claim 31 , having a magnesium content of about 0.3% or less claim 31 , by weight of dry matter.36. A processed claim 31 , solid soya protein product according to claim 31 , ...

BALANCED FEED FORMULATION BASED ON TROPICAL LEGUMES AND GRASSES WITH A HIGH PROTEIN CONTENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention consists of an animal feed formulation based on tropical legumes and grasses with a high protein content, said formulation comprising, inter alia, a combination of grains, a first protein source, forage, a second protein source, a third protein source and a fourth mineral source. One of the protein sources can comprise . The animal feed formulation can also include a forage legume of the genus. In addition, the animal feed formulation can include a tropical fodder of the or genera. The synergistic combination of forage legumes and tropical fodder results in a balanced feed with a high concentration of tropical raw materials, which is easy to produce and affordable. Similarly, the invention also comprises a method for producing the feed in pellet form, based on the formulation described above, from which the anti-nutritional factors derived from have been eliminated. 1Canavalia Canavalia ensiformis.. An animal feed formulation based on tropical legumes and grasses with a high protein content , comprising: 20% to 30% of a combination of grains , 10 to 15% of a first protein source , 30% to 45% of a forage , 5% to 25% of a second protein source , 5% to 15% of a third protein source , and 0.5% to 3% of a first mineral source; wherein the second protein source comprises2. The animal feed formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the combination of grains includes maize or sorghum.3. The animal feed formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the first protein source includes coconut paste.4Stylosanthes. The animal feed formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the third protein source includes a forage legume of genus.5Brachiaria. The animal feed formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the forage comprising a tropical fodder of genus.6. The animal feed formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the first mineral source comprises a mineral premix.7. The animal feed formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the feed formulation also includes 10% to 20% ...