A feed for livestock is provided that shows excellent body weight gain. A feed additive composition and a feed for livestock comprising abscisic acid and/or a salt thereof and microbial-derived materials; a method of breeding livestock or improving the weight gain of livestock, comprising letting livestock to take said feed for livestock; and a use of the feed for livestock for improving the weight gain of livestock.

The present invention discloses a system and method for preparing and delivering various precursor compositions as a replacement therapy for testosterone and other hormone deficiencies that naturally occur with aging in humans and other mammals. Precursor compositions are selected and designed for the purpose of formulating non-toxic therapeutic hormone supplement for oral consumption. The invention features low dose continuous supplementation to be incorporated with daily meals. The process of the present invention delivers an orally ingested substance, e.g., a food, supplement, etc., that contains an anti-aging formulation comprising a hormone precursor (prohormone) that is absorbed by the digestive system and secreted into the bloodstream with a second substance to facilitate its ingestion, absorption and delivery to the body's tissues.

The present invention discloses a system and method for preparing and delivering various precursor compositions as a replacement therapy for testosterone and other hormone deficiencies that naturally occur with aging in humans and other mammals. Precursor compositions are selected and designed for the purpose of formulating non-toxic therapeutic hormone supplement for oral consumption. The invention features low dose continuous supplementation to be incorporated with daily meals. The process of the present invention delivers an orally ingested substance, e.g., a food, supplement, etc., that contains an anti-aging formulation comprising a hormone precursor (prohormone) that is absorbed by the digestive system and secreted into the bloodstream with a second substance to facilitate its ingestion, absorption and delivery to the body's tissues.

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having lysozyme activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having lysozyme activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

A system for converting an irregular flow stream of solid particulates into a continuously flowing stream of solid particulates is disclosed. The system comprises a bin adapted to receive the irregular particulate flow stream. A level sensor is adapted to produce an output signal representative of the volume of particulates in the bin. The bin level controller has a set point corresponding to a desired level for the volume of particulates in the bin and is adapted to receive the output signal from the level sensor. The bin level controller produces a bin level control signal proportional to the deviation from the set point signal. A movable valve is positioned proximate the outlet adapted to modulate the particulate flow stream out of the bin and a valve controller is operatively associated with the valve. The valve controller is adapted to respond to bin level control signals from the bin level controller. The bin level controller is constructed and arranged to operate the valve such that the volume of particulates remains at the bin set point level to ensure a constant stream of particulates out of the bin through the outlet. Once the particulate flow stream is continuous and measured, it may be subjected to further operations such as proportional coating or mixing of additional constituents.

A system for converting an irregular flow stream of solid particulates into a continuously flowing stream of solid particulates is disclosed. The system comprises a bin adapted to receive the irregular particulate flow stream. A level sensor is adapted to produce an output signal representative of the volume of particulates in the bin. The bin level controller has a set point corresponding to a desired level for the volume of particulates in the bin and is adapted to receive the output signal from the level sensor. The bin level controller produces a bin level control signal proportional to the deviation from the set point signal. A movable valve is positioned proximate the outlet adapted to modulate the particulate flow stream out of the bin and a valve controller is operatively associated with the valve. The valve controller is adapted to respond to bin level control signals from the bin level controller. The bin level controller is constructed and arranged to operate the valve such that the volume of particulates remains at the bin set point level to ensure a constant stream of particulates out of the bin through the outlet. Once the particulate flow stream is continuous and measured, it may be subjected to further operations such as proportional coating or mixing of additional constituents.

The present invention relates to means for protecting bioactive materials in mammalian food or feed formulations used to enhance the health status of mammals.

The present invention relates to means for protecting bioactive materials in mammalian food or feed formulations used to enhance the health status of mammals.

The invention relates to a method for the production of a time-stable, solid appetizing composition and to the use thereof, said composition comprising at least one active substance which is introduced in the final production step, by adding same to the already formed mixture of other components at ambient temperature, without the use of water or heat. The composition is intended for use as a drug, a nutraceutical or a food supplement for oral administration to mammals, except humans, in particular for pets such as dogs, cats or horses. The stable solid composition is obtained by compressing the mixture using a press for compressing formulations having a high fat content.