Dispersion type feed additive compositions for ruminants, containing (A) at least one selected from hydrogenated vegetable oil and hydrogenated animal oil each having a melting point of higher than 50° C. and lower than 90° C., (B) not less than 0.01 wt % and not more than 6 wt % of a surfactant, (C) not less than 16 wt % and not more than 72 wt % of a biologically active substance (excluding L-lysine and a salt thereof), and (D) not less than 1 wt % and not more than 40 wt % of L-lysine or a salt thereof, contain a biologically active substance at a high concentration, show high protection in the rumen, and are also superior in dissolution in the intestinal tract.

A method of increasing apparent total tract digestibility and retention of calcium and phosphorus in a pig is provided. The method includes administering to the pig an effective amount of a vitamin D composition comprising at least one vitamin D compound. Related compositions are also provided.

A method of increasing apparent total tract digestibility and retention of calcium and phosphorus in a pig is provided. The method includes administering to the pig an effective amount of a vitamin D composition comprising at least one vitamin D compound. Related compositions are also provided.

The present invention relates to the use of butyrylcholine in food and in particular in the treatment of intestinal disorders and in the stimulation of the brain development of animals. Furthermore, the invention provides for a food supplement and a pharmaceutical composition comprising butyrylcholine. The invention also relates to an animal feed comprising butyrylcholine or the food supplement.

The present invention relates to the use of butyrylcholine in food and in particular in the treatment of intestinal disorders and in the stimulation of the brain development of animals. Furthermore, the invention provides for a food supplement and a pharmaceutical composition comprising butyrylcholine. The invention also relates to an animal feed comprising butyrylcholine or the food supplement.

The present invention discloses a kind of diet capable of enhancing the immune function of baby dogs, wherein, the raw materials of which consist of main components, first auxiliary components, and second compounding components; wherein, the main components in terms of mass percent consist of: 80-90% of high protein material, 5-10% of vegetable adhesive, 0.1-0.2% of multiple vitamin, 0.01-0.1% of compound trace elements, and the remain is fermentation preparation; and the first auxiliary components in terms of mass percent consist of: 20-40% of montmorillonite, 10-30% of fish meal, 10-16% of seaweed, and the remain is Chinese herbal medicines; and the second compounding components consist of: beer yeast, linseed oil, cod liver oil, and corn oil. The present invention discloses a method for preparing the aforesaid diet capable of enhancing the immune function of baby dogs. The present invention discloses a method for using the aforesaid diet capable of enhancing the immune function of baby dogs.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one plant extract containing at least 0.2% safranal, in particular derived from Crocus Sativus, and at least one probiotic bacterium and/or probiotic yeast, and uses thereof.

Compositions and methods useful to enhance the development of the immune system of a growing animal are disclosed.

Compositions and methods useful to enhance the development of the immune system of a growing animal are disclosed.

A premix is disclosed. The premix includes a nitrate compound and salts thereof in the amount of greater than about 50% by weight of the premix. The premix also includes vitamins and trace minerals. The premix is formulated for use in at least one of a gestation or lactation phase of an animal and in an amount of less than about five percent by weight (5.0 wt %) inclusion per metric ton of the premix. A supplement for an animal feed for feeding during at least one of an animal's gestation phase and/or lactation phase is also disclosed. A method for feeding an animal is also disclosed.