The probiotic composition comprises at least one lactic acid bacteria strain, preferably Lactobacillus with intestinal tropism, for use in promoting juvenile growth in livestock, with stimulation of linear growth and/or of IGF-1 level. Exemplary lactic acid bacteria include Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus rhamnosus. The strains can be selected in a mouse model. The invention also relates to a probiotic treatment method using this composition.

Methods for reducing the risk of viral infection in animals due to consumption of viral contaminated feed. The methods comprise administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a feed additive, wherein the feed additive comprises a mixture of organic acids. The methods can be used to reduce the risk of infection in animals whose feed may or may not be contaminated with certain viruses.

The present invention relates to feed compositions that can modify the feeding behavior of animals. Supplements can be added to no or low roughage rations that improve the performance of animals. In particular, the addition of calcium chloride to a low or no roughage ration can increase the number of feedings but decrease the amount of feeding per meal. This can result in promoting enhances feed conversion and better cost of feed to weight gain.

The present invention relates to feed compositions that can modify the feeding behavior of animals. Supplements can be added to no or low roughage rations that improve the performance of animals. In particular, the addition of calcium chloride to a low or no roughage ration can increase the number of feedings but decrease the amount of feeding per meal. This can result in promoting enhances feed conversion and better cost of feed to weight gain.

The invention relates to a feed additive comprising at least one nutrient, which non-nutrient is incorporated in a matrix, the entirety being encapsulated by a coating comprising at least a plant material whose saponification number is greater than 180.

The invention also deals with a method for preparing a feed additive.

Finally, the invention also relates to the use of the feed additive to improve the zootechnical performance of a ruminant.

The invention relates to a feed additive comprising at least one nutrient, which non-nutrient is incorporated in a matrix, the entirety being encapsulated by a coating comprising at least a plant material whose saponification number is greater than 180.

The invention also deals with a method for preparing a feed additive.

Finally, the invention also relates to the use of the feed additive to improve the zootechnical performance of a ruminant.

Embodiments of a system and method for formulating an adjusted diet and/or a dietary supplement for a ruminant are disclosed. The adjusted diet and/or dietary supplement are formulated to mitigate an amino acid deficiency of the ruminant’s unaltered diet and provide the ruminant with an amino-acid balanced diet. Embodiments of a system and method of administering the adjusted diet and/or dietary supplement are also disclosed. In some embodiments, a computer system or other computing device can be used to implement part or all of the formulation methods and/or the diet administration methods.

Embodiments of a system and method for formulating an adjusted diet and/or a dietary supplement for a ruminant are disclosed. The adjusted diet and/or dietary supplement are formulated to mitigate an amino acid deficiency of the ruminant’s unaltered diet and provide the ruminant with an amino-acid balanced diet. Embodiments of a system and method of administering the adjusted diet and/or dietary supplement are also disclosed. In some embodiments, a computer system or other computing device can be used to implement part or all of the formulation methods and/or the diet administration methods.

An in-feed life cycle interruption agent (LCIA) including a granulated core comprising LCIA material and a coating on the core. Related methods and products are also disclosed. Examples of LCIA include, but are not limited to Naturally occurring insect toxins (NOIT such as saponin and Insect Growth Regulators (IFR) such as Cyromazine.

An in-feed life cycle interruption agent (LCIA) including a granulated core comprising LCIA material and a coating on the core. Related methods and products are also disclosed. Examples of LCIA include, but are not limited to Naturally occurring insect toxins (NOIT such as saponin and Insect Growth Regulators (IFR) such as Cyromazine.