The present application pertains to a process for the decomposition of biomass-material.

The present invention aims to provide feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value and high digestion efficiency. According to the present invention, feed pellets for ruminants containing a kraft pulp derived from a lignocellulosic material are provided, wherein the kraft pulp has a Canadian standard freeness of less than 400 ml.

The present invention aims to provide feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value and high digestion efficiency. According to the present invention, feed pellets for ruminants containing a kraft pulp derived from a lignocellulosic material are provided, wherein the kraft pulp has a Canadian standard freeness of less than 400 ml.

The present invention aims to provide feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value capable of promoting rumination. According to the present invention, feedstuffs for ruminants containing a kraft pulp derived from a lignocellulosic material are provided, wherein the kraft pulp has a Canadian standard freeness of 400 ml or more.

The present invention aims to provide feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value capable of promoting rumination. According to the present invention, feedstuffs for ruminants containing a kraft pulp derived from a lignocellulosic material are provided, wherein the kraft pulp has a Canadian standard freeness of 400 ml or more.

The present invention aims to provide feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value capable of promoting rumination.

According to the present invention, feedstuffs for ruminants containing a kraft pulp derived from a lignocellulosic material are provided, wherein the kraft pulp has a Canadian standard freeness of 400 ml or more.

The present invention aims to provide feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value capable of promoting rumination.

According to the present invention, feedstuffs for ruminants containing a kraft pulp derived from a lignocellulosic material are provided, wherein the kraft pulp has a Canadian standard freeness of 400 ml or more.

The present invention aims to provide feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value and high digestion efficiency.

According to the present invention, feed pellets for ruminants containing a kraft pulp derived from a lignocellulosic material are provided, wherein the kraft pulp has a Canadian standard freeness of less than 400 ml.

The present invention aims to provide feedstuffs for ruminants with high nutritional value and high digestion efficiency.

According to the present invention, feed pellets for ruminants containing a kraft pulp derived from a lignocellulosic material are provided, wherein the kraft pulp has a Canadian standard freeness of less than 400 ml.

The use of compositions comprising lignosulfonate for attenuation of SARS-CoV-2 virus replication. The compositions can be used in methods for preventing and treating COVID-19 and other medical disorders caused by or associated with SARS-CoV-2 virus replication in humans and animals. In some embodiments the compositions are substantially free of elemental sulphur. In some embodiments the lignosulfonate is radically polymerized. In some embodiments the compositions are formulated as an animal feed additive or supplement. The disclosure encompasses compositions comprising lignosulfonate and methods of preventing or treating COVID-19 by administering compositions comprising lignosulfonate to human or animal subjects in an effective dose to attenuate the pathogenic effect of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.