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

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

This disclosure describes methods to separate solids from liquids in a production facility. A process separates components in the process stream by applying non-condensable media to create density differences and then using a mechanical device to separate the solids from the liquids based on the density difference. The process produces the liquids and solids, which may be further processed to create valuable animal feed products.

This disclosure describes methods to separate solids from liquids in a production facility. A process separates components in the process stream by applying non-condensable media to create density differences and then using a mechanical device to separate the solids from the liquids based on the density difference. The process produces the liquids and solids, which may be further processed to create valuable animal feed products.

Processes for the production of a meat analogue, comprising: a) introducing a meat batter comprising protein into a heating unit and heating the meat batter to a temperature above the melting temperature of the protein to produce a heat-treated product; b) transferring the heat-treated product to a cooling unit and cooling the heat-treated product to a temperature below water boiling an temperature at ambient pressure when exiting the cooling unit; and c) dividing the cooled heat-treated product into pieces, in which the pieces are at least partly re-introduced into the process; as well as a meat analogue prepared thereby.

Processes for the production of a meat analogue, comprising: a) introducing a meat batter comprising protein into a heating unit and heating the meat batter to a temperature above the melting temperature of the protein to produce a heat-treated product; b) transferring the heat-treated product to a cooling unit and cooling the heat-treated product to a temperature below water boiling an temperature at ambient pressure when exiting the cooling unit; and c) dividing the cooled heat-treated product into pieces, in which the pieces are at least partly re-introduced into the process; as well as a meat analogue prepared thereby.

A feed additive composition for ruminants contains a choline salt, shows high protection in the rumen, and is also superior in dissolution in the lower gastrointestinal tract, and the like. The feed additive composition for ruminants contains:

(A) at least one selected from hydrogenated oil and wax, each having a melting point of higher than 50° C. and lower than 90° C.,
(B) 0.01-6 wt % of a surfactant,
(C) 10-60 wt % of a choline salt,
(D) 1-40 wt % of L-lysine or a salt thereof,
(E) a hygroscopic agent, and
(F) 0.1-3 wt % of a stearic acid metal salt, and the like, all weight percentages being with respect to the composition.

A feed additive composition for ruminants contains a choline salt, shows high protection in the rumen, and is also superior in dissolution in the lower gastrointestinal tract, and the like. The feed additive composition for ruminants contains:

(A) at least one selected from hydrogenated oil and wax, each having a melting point of higher than 50° C. and lower than 90° C.,
(B) 0.01-6 wt % of a surfactant,
(C) 10-60 wt % of a choline salt,
(D) 1-40 wt % of L-lysine or a salt thereof,
(E) a hygroscopic agent, and
(F) 0.1-3 wt % of a stearic acid metal salt, and the like, all weight percentages being with respect to the composition.

An apparatus for and method of steam treatment of fodder, for example animal fodder which is typically in baled form. The purpose of steam treating is to kill mesophilic and thermophilic mould spores that are either attached to the fodder or detach when disturbed and become airborne. These airborne particles are associated with respiratory problems, infections and allergies to livestock as well as humans. The apparatus for steam treating fodder comprises at least one steam distribution manifold, which has a plurality of lances adapted to penetrate a bale of fodder so that steam is supplied to the interior volume of the fodder.

An apparatus for and method of steam treatment of fodder, for example animal fodder which is typically in baled form. The purpose of steam treating is to kill mesophilic and thermophilic mould spores that are either attached to the fodder or detach when disturbed and become airborne. These airborne particles are associated with respiratory problems, infections and allergies to livestock as well as humans. The apparatus for steam treating fodder comprises at least one steam distribution manifold, which has a plurality of lances adapted to penetrate a bale of fodder so that steam is supplied to the interior volume of the fodder.