The subject invention provides compositions and methods for reducing deleterious atmospheric gases and/or precursors thereof using livestock feed additives and/or supplements. In preferred embodiments, a multi-purpose composition comprising one or more beneficial microorganisms and/or one or more microbial growth by-products is applied to livestock animals' feed and/or to a field or pasture where livestock animals graze. In some embodiments, the composition controls methanogenic bacteria. In some embodiments, the composition enhances carbon sequestration in the field or pasture by promoting plant health and/or growth.

Embodiments of the present disclosure belongs to the technical field of animal feed and provides a method for rapidly evaluating metabolizable energy of goose diet by using a technique of simulative digestion gross energy. By using the technical means combining the biological method and the simulative digestion gross energy technique, metabolizable energy of goose feed can be evaluated quickly. Based on the “stomach-small intestine” two-step enzymatic methods, it is the first time to establish a regression equation between the metabolizable energy change and fiber level in the cecum to rectify the value of simulative digestion gross energy in the cecal microbial digestion phase, making the simulative digestion gross energy technique more reasonable in the assessment of metabolizable energy in geese. Results show that the use of simulative digestion gross energy technique to assess the metabolizable energy of goose feed value is highly feasible.

The subject invention provides compositions and methods for reducing deleterious atmospheric gases and/or precursors thereof using livestock feed additives and/or supplements. In preferred embodiments, a multi-purpose composition comprising one or more beneficial microorganisms and/or one or more microbial growth by-products is applied to livestock animals' feed and/or to a field or pasture where livestock animals graze. In some embodiments, the composition controls methanogenic bacteria. In some embodiments, the composition enhances carbon sequestration in the field or pasture by promoting plant health and/or growth.

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

A method for removing solids via coagulation and flocculation from aqueous solutions that are generated in the process of producing corn flour called nixtamalization. This method for separating liquids/solids is especially effective in removing solids via coagulation flocculation in the process called nixtamalization in which maize is processed at high temperatures in a highly alkaline solution.

A source of carbonate alkalinity is first introduced into the waste stream (called nejayote) that is generated in the process of the nixtamalization of corn, which causes a drop in pH, and is then followed by an anionic flocculant and last of all followed by a cationic flocculant which creates a solid floc of superior strength, which allows the solids to be separated (dewatered) from the water with a high efficiency.

The addition of a source of carbonate alkalinity (coagulant) followed by an anionic and then a cationic flocculant creates a floc of superior strength versus prior art of using a coagulant and anionic flocculant or an anionic flocculant alone and therefore the solid liquid separation process is more effective on dewatering devices. When flocculants are GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), the recovered solids can be utilized as an animal food source which has economic benefits from a waste disposal perspective.

A method for removing solids via coagulation and flocculation from aqueous solutions that are generated in the process of producing corn flour called nixtamalization. This method for separating liquids/solids is especially effective in removing solids via coagulation flocculation in the process called nixtamalization in which maize is processed at high temperatures in a highly alkaline solution.

A source of carbonate alkalinity is first introduced into the waste stream (called nejayote) that is generated in the process of the nixtamalization of corn, which causes a drop in pH, and is then followed by an anionic flocculant and last of all followed by a cationic flocculant which creates a solid floc of superior strength, which allows the solids to be separated (dewatered) from the water with a high efficiency.

The addition of a source of carbonate alkalinity (coagulant) followed by an anionic and then a cationic flocculant creates a floc of superior strength versus prior art of using a coagulant and anionic flocculant or an anionic flocculant alone and therefore the solid liquid separation process is more effective on dewatering devices. When flocculants are GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), the recovered solids can be utilized as an animal food source which has economic benefits from a waste disposal perspective.

The present invention is directed to the utilization of hyperthermophilic organisms to produce single cell protein or protein enriched biomasses for use as food and/or feed sources. In particular, provided is the use of organic material (e.g., animal waste or sludge and/or produce) for use as a biomass in such processes.

The present disclosure relates to pongamia compositions having low concentrations of karanjin and other active chemical components intrinsic to pongamia oilseeds, methods of preparing and using said pongamia compositions. The present disclosure also relates to methods of analyzing pongamia compositions, as well as uses of the pongamia compositions.

Methods of separating components traditionally considered as waste material from mold-fermented compositions are described. The waste components can be separated either from unfiltered compositions or from a separation stream separated from a composition. In some embodiments, filamentous fungus used in the production of the mold-fermented composition is specifically targeted for separation. Incorporation of separated waste components into various products are also described herein. In some embodiments, the separated components are used in alternative meat products and other foods designed for human consumption. Separated components can also be used in animal feed, as feed stock for other fermentation processes, or for use in treating food, creating cosmetics, or chemical processes.

Novel nutritional compositions supporting health and growth in mature and young animals are disclosed. The compositions are useful for the feeding of animals, particularly those used for food, performance animals, such as horses, and companion animals, such as dogs and cats. The nutritional compositions and supplements of the present invention are effective not only in supporting the growth and health but also in supporting and stimulating the immune system, and in mitigating undesirable infections. Additionally, particular fractions of the unique peptides produced by the disclosed methods can be separated and combined with and of a number health supporting ingredients, especially fatty acids which in combination with the peptides provide significantly enhanced health benefits.