Disclosed are methods of administering one or more Bacillus subtilis strains to swine. The Bacillus subtilis strains that are administered include 747 (NRRL B-67257), 1104 (NRRL B-67258), 1541 (NRRL B-67260), 1781 (NRRL B-67259), 2018 (NRRL B-67261), and BS1999 (NRRL B-67318). The Bacillus strains improve bacterial homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial pathogens such as E. coli, Clostridium, Salmonella, and Streptococcus. Administering the Bacillus strains also improves performance such as weight gain and feed conversion. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strains are also provided.

Disclosed are methods of administering one or more Bacillus subtilis strains to swine. The Bacillus subtilis strains that are administered include 747 (NRRL B-67257), 1104 (NRRL B-67258), 1541 (NRRL B-67260), 1781 (NRRL B-67259), 2018 (NRRL B-67261), and BS1999 (NRRL B-67318). The Bacillus strains improve bacterial homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial pathogens such as E. coli, Clostridium, Salmonella, and Streptococcus. Administering the Bacillus strains also improves performance such as weight gain and feed conversion. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strains are also provided.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising Aster sphathulifolius Maxim extract for preventing, improving, or treating muscular diseases and for improving muscular functions. The Aster sphathulifolius Maxim extract according to the present invention exhibits effects of inhibiting the expression of muscle protein breakdown-related factors and increasing the expression of muscle protein synthesis-related factors, as well as alleviating the reduction of muscle tissue weight and cross-sectional area of muscle fibers, and thus can be useful for preventing, improving, or treating muscular diseases and improving muscular functions.

Mycotoxin-deactivating aptamers, especially DNA aptamers, bind to mycotoxins in feed and feed ingredients resulting in the reduction or elimination of toxic and carcinogenic effects of mycotoxins. The invention also discloses a composition comprising a mycotoxin-deactivating aptamer, a binding agent, a biotransforming agent and an antioxidant for detoxifying mycotoxins in feeds. In addition, the invention teaches the methods of preparing the mycotoxin-deactivating aptamer-based composition and also the methods of using it as a feed additive. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the mycotoxin-deactivator/s alone, or in a composition comprising the aptamers and other mycotoxin-detoxifying agents, in feeds and feed ingredients for detoxifying the major mycotoxins such as aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, fumonisins and ochratoxin A.

Mycotoxin-deactivating aptamers, especially DNA aptamers, bind to mycotoxins in feed and feed ingredients resulting in the reduction or elimination of toxic and carcinogenic effects of mycotoxins. The invention also discloses a composition comprising a mycotoxin-deactivating aptamer, a binding agent, a biotransforming agent and an antioxidant for detoxifying mycotoxins in feeds. In addition, the invention teaches the methods of preparing the mycotoxin-deactivating aptamer-based composition and also the methods of using it as a feed additive. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the mycotoxin-deactivator/s alone, or in a composition comprising the aptamers and other mycotoxin-detoxifying agents, in feeds and feed ingredients for detoxifying the major mycotoxins such as aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, fumonisins and ochratoxin A.

Disclosed are plant protein concentrates, extracts, and protein-lipid complexes prepared from sunflower plant material. Sunflower seeds 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 compositions comprising from about 30% (w/w) to about 80% (w/w) sunflower protein, from about 1% (w/w) and to about 50% (w/w) plant oil, and up to about 25% (w/w) carbohydrates. The plant protein compositions from sunflower plants are suitable for use as ingredients in nutritional formulations.

Pennycress seed, seed lots, and seed meal having reduced fiber content and improved suitability for use in producing animal feed are provided.

Disclosed provides a compound nutrient capable of repairing damaged intestinal tract of piglets and application thereof. The compound nutrient comprises the following components in weight percentage: organic acid 30-50%, amino acid 20-30%, enzyme preparation 8-15%, Bacillus subtilis 5-15%, mineral element 4-6%, glucose 5-20%. The enzyme preparation includes amylase, lipase and protease, and the weight ratio of amylase, lipase and protease is 1-2:1:1-2. The compound nutrient can repair the intestinal health of piglets with diarrhea, reduce the rate of diarrhea, and improve the growth performance.

Disclosed provides a compound nutrient capable of repairing damaged intestinal tract of piglets and application thereof. The compound nutrient comprises the following components in weight percentage: organic acid 30-50%, amino acid 20-30%, enzyme preparation 8-15%, Bacillus subtilis 5-15%, mineral element 4-6%, glucose 5-20%. The enzyme preparation includes amylase, lipase and protease, and the weight ratio of amylase, lipase and protease is 1-2:1:1-2. The compound nutrient can repair the intestinal health of piglets with diarrhea, reduce the rate of diarrhea, and improve the growth performance.

The present disclosure provides a feed additive for domesticated animals that is capable of stimulating muscle function and health, as well as associated methods for promoting muscle function and health and zootechnical performance in domesticated animals. The animal feed additive provided contains Ribes alpinum, or an extract thereof. The present disclosure also describes methods for improving muscle function and health via the dietary inclusion of Ribes alpinum, or an extract thereof.