The present compositions and methods relate to thermostabilization of phytase with phosphate and increasing the recovery of phytase during the production of heat-treated food or animal feed pellets that contain phytase.

There is provided an animal feed composition comprising Polyhalite in a concentration between 0.5%-5% w/w.

There is provided an animal feed composition comprising Polyhalite in a concentration between 0.5%-5% w/w.

A method for preventing rodents from damaging shed antlers is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: creating a mineral block constructed to be placed in a wintering grounds of antlered deer prior to antler cast-off, the mineral block containing at least phosphorus and calcium salts; mixing at least a powdered phosphorus salt and a powdered calcium salt to create a salt mixture; combining the salt mixture with a powdered mortar; adding water to the salt mixture and powdered mortar to produce a wet mortar; placing the wet mortar in a mold and allowing it to dry to form the mineral block; and, removing the mold from formed mineral block. The resulting product may then be distributed as necessary in a specified area where antler cast-offs are present.

An improved ingredient for animal feed produced from distillers grains using a tribo-electro static belt separation process is disclosed.

An improved ingredient for animal feed produced from distillers grains using a tribo-electro static belt separation process is disclosed.

Provided is pet food which has a moisture content of 15% to 30% by mass and a saccharide content of 5% by mass or less in terms of solid content and contains 0.001% by mass or greater of free cysteine.

Provided is pet food which has a moisture content of 15% to 30% by mass and a saccharide content of 5% by mass or less in terms of solid content and contains 0.001% by mass or greater of free cysteine.

The disclosure pertains to a blood pH modulator for use in improving colostrum intake in offspring of an animal, in improving colostrum production by an animal, and in improving postnatal survival of offspring of an animal. This disclosure also pertains to compositions comprising a blood pH modulator in combination with a calcium binder to supplement a diet of an animal, in particular, a pregnant animal.

The disclosure pertains to a blood pH modulator for use in improving colostrum intake in offspring of an animal, in improving colostrum production by an animal, and in improving postnatal survival of offspring of an animal. This disclosure also pertains to compositions comprising a blood pH modulator in combination with a calcium binder to supplement a diet of an animal, in particular, a pregnant animal.