A bacteria referred to here as Bacillus subtilis 6A-1 is provided, compositions thereof and processes for use of the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and enzymes. The compositions which comprise the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and/or enzymes are capable of degrading polysaccharides. Such compositions are capable of degrading cellulose, including plant-produced cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose. The bacteria produces at least two cellulose-degrading protein fractions. Cellulose degrading activity continues across pH2 to pH13.

A bacteria referred to here as Bacillus subtilis 6A-1 is provided, compositions thereof and processes for use of the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and enzymes. The compositions which comprise the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and/or enzymes are capable of degrading polysaccharides. Such compositions are capable of degrading cellulose, including plant-produced cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose. The bacteria produces at least two cellulose-degrading protein fractions. Cellulose degrading activity continues across pH2 to pH13.

The invention herein is directed to pig waste silage, which is derived from the conversion of pig waste, a fermentable sugar source, and lactic acid fermentable culture, thereby pig waste is transformed into a nitrogen-rich, crude protein concentrate ingredient, suitable for consumption by cattle, sheep, and goat diets. The pig waste silage of the invention herein is a crude protein source that can lower operational costs for cattle and other ruminant producers, by using less protein-based grains, as well as reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, through a better and more efficient digestion of ruminants, based on physiological principles.

The invention herein is directed to pig waste silage, which is derived from the conversion of pig waste, a fermentable sugar source, and lactic acid fermentable culture, thereby pig waste is transformed into a nitrogen-rich, crude protein concentrate ingredient, suitable for consumption by cattle, sheep, and goat diets. The pig waste silage of the invention herein is a crude protein source that can lower operational costs for cattle and other ruminant producers, by using less protein-based grains, as well as reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, through a better and more efficient digestion of ruminants, based on physiological principles.

A bacteria referred to here as Bacillus subtilis 6A-1 is provided, compositions thereof and processes for use of the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and enzymes. The compositions which comprise the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and/or enzymes are capable of degrading polysaccharides. Such compositions are capable of degrading cellulose, including plant-produced cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose. The bacteria produces at least two cellulose-degrading protein fractions. Cellulose degrading activity continues across pH2 to pH13.

A bacteria referred to here as Bacillus subtilis 6A-1 is provided, compositions thereof and processes for use of the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and enzymes. The compositions which comprise the bacteria, spores, cells, extracts and/or enzymes are capable of degrading polysaccharides. Such compositions are capable of degrading cellulose, including plant-produced cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose. The bacteria produces at least two cellulose-degrading protein fractions. Cellulose degrading activity continues across pH2 to pH13.

The invention herein is directed to pig waste silage, which is derived from the conversion of pig waste, a fermentable sugar source, and a lactic acid fermentable culture, thereby pig waste is transformed into a nitrogen-rich, crude protein concentrate ingredient, suitable for consumption by cattle, sheep, and goat diets. The pig waste silage of the invention herein is a crude protein source that can lower operational costs for cattle and other ruminant producers, by using less protein-based grains, as well as reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, through a better and more efficient digestion of ruminants, based on physiological principles.

The invention herein is directed to pig waste silage, which is derived from the conversion of pig waste, a fermentable sugar source, and a lactic acid fermentable culture, thereby pig waste is transformed into a nitrogen-rich, crude protein concentrate ingredient, suitable for consumption by cattle, sheep, and goat diets. The pig waste silage of the invention herein is a crude protein source that can lower operational costs for cattle and other ruminant producers, by using less protein-based grains, as well as reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, through a better and more efficient digestion of ruminants, based on physiological principles.

A method for treating silage to enhance the aerobic stability by increasing the fermentation and stabilization of silage by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria and permitting earlier aerobic 5 exposure is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN7125, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB5328, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB7123, and mixtures or a mutant thereof which retains the silage preservative activity of LN7125, LB5328, or LB7123, or the antimicrobial components produced thereby. The strains of Lactobacillus 10 buchneri and Lactobacillus brevis disclosed in the invention have been purified and isolated and have been found to improve aerobic stability of silage allowing earlier aerobic exposure post ensiling than is presently practiced.

A method for treating silage to enhance the aerobic stability by increasing the fermentation and stabilization of silage by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria and permitting earlier aerobic 5 exposure is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN7125, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB5328, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB7123, and mixtures or a mutant thereof which retains the silage preservative activity of LN7125, LB5328, or LB7123, or the antimicrobial components produced thereby. The strains of Lactobacillus 10 buchneri and Lactobacillus brevis disclosed in the invention have been purified and isolated and have been found to improve aerobic stability of silage allowing earlier aerobic exposure post ensiling than is presently practiced.