Edible chews having a polygon-shaped cross-section, such as a star-shaped cross section. This cross-sectional shape provides an increased surface area and forms edges, and these features clean teeth of an animal such as a dog. These edible chews have a soft chewy texture which avoids or significantly reduces gum bleeding which is caused by known dental treats with typically have a hard texture.

Edible chews having a polygon-shaped cross-section, such as a star-shaped cross section. This cross-sectional shape provides an increased surface area and forms edges, and these features clean teeth of an animal such as a dog. These edible chews have a soft chewy texture which avoids or significantly reduces gum bleeding which is caused by known dental treats with typically have a hard texture.

A method for using treated biochar to reduce the overall environmental impact of farming and minimize the carbon footprint of farms is provided. The method comprising engaging in one or more of the following practices: (1) combining treated biochar with feed or using biochar as feed for animals to reduce methane from enteric fermentation and increase animal health and nutrition; (2) combining treated biochar with compost, animal bedding or manure piles to reduce odor and increase nutrient retention; (3) applying treated biochar to lagoons to reduce odor and treat water; (4) applying treated biochar to pastures to increase pasture health; (5) applying treated biochar to crops to increase crop productivity, healthier roots and prevent fertilizer leaching; and (6) using the carbon negativity of a produced biochar to reduce the overall farm or ranch carbon footprint.

An artificial feeding system for maintenance and growth of hematophagous insects is disclosed to comprise a blood-free diet formulation and a feeding device. The blood-free diet formulation comprises effective amounts of a protein source and a carbohydrate source, wherein the blood-free diet formulation is suitable for egg production and colony maintenance of hematophagous insects. The feeding device comprises a diet reservoir for receiving the blood-free diet formulation and a feeding platform for hematophagous insects to feed the blood-free diet formation from the diet reservoir.

An artificial feeding system for maintenance and growth of hematophagous insects is disclosed to comprise a blood-free diet formulation and a feeding device. The blood-free diet formulation comprises effective amounts of a protein source and a carbohydrate source, wherein the blood-free diet formulation is suitable for egg production and colony maintenance of hematophagous insects. The feeding device comprises a diet reservoir for receiving the blood-free diet formulation and a feeding platform for hematophagous insects to feed the blood-free diet formation from the diet reservoir.

This disclosure relates to uses of 5-aminovaleric acid betaine and compositions related thereto. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to diagnostic assays and methods of measuring and monitoring 5-aminovaleric acid betaine levels or the ratio 5-aminovaleric acid betaine to carnitine in a sample. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing muscle wasting comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of 5-aminovaleric acid betaine, prodrug, or salt thereof

This disclosure relates to uses of 5-aminovaleric acid betaine and compositions related thereto. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to diagnostic assays and methods of measuring and monitoring 5-aminovaleric acid betaine levels or the ratio 5-aminovaleric acid betaine to carnitine in a sample. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing muscle wasting comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of 5-aminovaleric acid betaine, prodrug, or salt thereof

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for increasing the fitness of insects for agriculture or commerce, wherein the composition includes a postbiotic agent (e.g., a short chain fatty acid).

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for increasing the fitness of insects for agriculture or commerce, wherein the composition includes a postbiotic agent (e.g., a short chain fatty acid).

The present invention discloses a native rapeseed protein isolate comprising 40 to 65% cruciferins and 35 to 60% napins and having a solubility of at least 88% when measured over a pH range from 3 to 10 at a temperature of 23±2° C.; wherein the native rapeseed protein isolate comprises from 5% to 65% on dry matter of 12S rapeseed protein where the presence of 12S is verified by Blue Native PAGE.