A composition comprising at least one amino acid, (ii) a controlled release lipid matrix, and optionally (iii) at least one acceptable pharmaceutical or food grade additive and/or excipient and a related method for the treatment of amino acid supply or protein deficiency in a monogastric subject, preferably a human subject or a pig, are disclosed as well as a feed or feed additive comprising the composition for a monogastric animal, preferably a pig.

An emulsifier in powder form for animal feeds is described. A process for preparing the animal feed is also described.

An emulsifier in powder form for animal feeds is described. A process for preparing the animal feed is also described.

Provided herein, inter alia, are granules for inclusion in feed or feed additive compositions as well as methods for making and using the same for improving the performance of a ruminant animal with respect to one or more of improved feed conversion ratio (FCR), improved weight gain, improved feed efficiency, improved carcass quality, and/or improved milk production.

An animal treat composition for the oral administration of a medication to an animal is disclosed. The animal treat composition comprises an adhesive portion core and an outer portion. The adhesive portion adheres to oral medication inserted into the adhesive core of the treat for administration of the medication to an animal.

The present invention relates to dissolvable containers for animal feed micro-ingredients, and methods for using such dissolvable containers to prepare an animal feed mixture. Ingredients required in very small amounts with respect to the rest of the components in an animal feed, i.e., micro-ingredients, can be pre-measured and sealed within the dissolvable containers, which can be made from a water-soluble polymer film, then added to the other feed components when the complete animal feed is being prepared.

The present invention relates to dissolvable containers for animal feed micro-ingredients, and methods for using such dissolvable containers to prepare an animal feed mixture. Ingredients required in very small amounts with respect to the rest of the components in an animal feed, i.e., micro-ingredients, can be pre-measured and sealed within the dissolvable containers, which can be made from a water-soluble polymer film, then added to the other feed components when the complete animal feed is being prepared.

A composition of matter for dental plaque removal comprising at least one of a strain of the bacteria Bacillus licheniformis and the extracellular enzymes produced by B. licheniformis, and at least one of a natural and synthetic polymer, are disclosed. A method of manufacturing an animal chew or food item coated with the disclosed composition of matter, and animal chews or food items produced therefrom, are also disclosed.

Provided are uses of Bacteroides in preparation of a medicament. The medicament is for use in treatment or prevention of obesity-related diseases. Also provided are a pharmaceutical composition, a medicament, a food product, and an animal feed that comprise Bacteroides, uses thereof in treatment or prevention of obesity-related diseases, and a method for treatment or prevention of obesity-related diseases.

A method for manufacturing an edible dog chew includes the steps of: extruding a first edible mixture through a mold having an opening in a first direction to form a lengthened chew interior material; cutting the lengthened chew interior material into defined lengths to form at least one cut chew interior material; drying the cut chew interior material to form a chew interior; and coating the chew interior with a second edible mixture different from the first edible mixture. Further methods and pet chews are also provided.