A method of drying feedstuff samples without substantially altering their composition is provided. The method includes placing feedstuff samples in one or more porous enclosures, such as bags. The enclosures allow for airflow to pass through them to the samples within without allowing said samples to escape. Enclosures holding the feedstuff samples are placed in a dryer. Multiple porous enclosures may be placed in the dryer concurrently. The dryer then subjects the feedstuff samples in the enclosures to heated airflow and rotational movement/tumbling to adjust the moisture content of the feedstuff samples. The heated air of the dryer has a temperature and airflow rate of at least 50 degrees Celsius and 500 CFM, respectively. Moreover, the rotational movement within the dryer has a rate of at least 40 RPM. The resulting dried samples have approximately 10% or less moisture remaining after 45 to 180 minutes in the dryer.

A feed additive is provided for adding to a ruminant feedstock, the feed additive comprising a dried, powdered mixture of at least two macroalgae selected from the group consisting of ocean farm-grown Egregia menziesii, Neoagarum fimbriatum, Saccharina latissimi, Alaria marginate, Macrocystis pyrifera, Hedophyllum sessile, Callophyllis species, Opuntiella californica, Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, and Mazzaella splendins. A method of manufacturing the feed additive is also provided as is use of the feed additive.

A feed additive is provided for adding to a ruminant feedstock, the feed additive comprising a dried, powdered mixture of at least two macroalgae selected from the group consisting of ocean farm-grown Egregia menziesii, Neoagarum fimbriatum, Saccharina latissimi, Alaria marginate, Macrocystis pyrifera, Hedophyllum sessile, Callophyllis species, Opuntiella californica, Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, and Mazzaella splendins. A method of manufacturing the feed additive is also provided as is use of the feed additive.

The invention relates to a test pendulum arrangement for carrying out a crash test dummy certifications, having a test probe which is arranged suspended on a cable arrangement, wherein test conditions are standardized and a cable standard length (l.sub.N) is provided, the cable arrangement having a suspension, wherein a first drive for accelerating the test probe and at least a second drive for displacing the suspension are provided. The invention also relates to a method for operating a corresponding test pendulum arrangement.

The invention herein is directed to pig waste silage, which is derived from the conversion of pig waste, a fermentable sugar source, and a lactic acid fermentable culture, thereby pig waste is transformed into a nitrogen-rich, crude protein concentrate ingredient, suitable for consumption by cattle, sheep, and goat diets. The pig waste silage of the invention herein is a crude protein source that can lower operational costs for cattle and other ruminant producers, by using less protein-based grains, as well as reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, through a better and more efficient digestion of ruminants, based on physiological principles.

The invention herein is directed to pig waste silage, which is derived from the conversion of pig waste, a fermentable sugar source, and a lactic acid fermentable culture, thereby pig waste is transformed into a nitrogen-rich, crude protein concentrate ingredient, suitable for consumption by cattle, sheep, and goat diets. The pig waste silage of the invention herein is a crude protein source that can lower operational costs for cattle and other ruminant producers, by using less protein-based grains, as well as reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, through a better and more efficient digestion of ruminants, based on physiological principles.

An edible pet chew includes a member of Bully Stick Analogue formed from a composition material may be with at least 20% plant ingredient imitating existing traditional bully stick products, serving as an alternative to it. The imitation may include the structure, and/or appearance, and/or shape, and/or size, and/or color, and/or texture, and/or flavor, and/or durability, and/or palatability of traditional bully stick. It is an extruded stick processed by an extruder or a stick formed by injection molding machine.

An edible pet chew includes a member of Bully Stick Analogue formed from a composition material may be with at least 20% plant ingredient imitating existing traditional bully stick products, serving as an alternative to it. The imitation may include the structure, and/or appearance, and/or shape, and/or size, and/or color, and/or texture, and/or flavor, and/or durability, and/or palatability of traditional bully stick. It is an extruded stick processed by an extruder or a stick formed by injection molding machine.

A method of drying feedstuff samples without substantially altering their composition is provided. The method includes placing feedstuff samples in one or more porous enclosures, such as bags. The enclosures allow for airflow to pass through them to the samples within without allowing said samples to escape. Enclosures holding the feedstuff samples are placed in a dryer. Multiple porous enclosures may be placed in the dryer concurrently. The dryer then subjects the feedstuff samples in the enclosures to heated airflow and rotational movement/tumbling to adjust the moisture content of the feedstuff samples. The heated air of the dryer has a temperature and airflow rate of at least 50 degrees Celsius and 500 CFM, respectively. Moreover, the rotational movement within the dryer has a rate of at least 40 RPM. The resulting dried samples have approximately 10% or less moisture remaining after 45 to 180 minuses in the dryer.

The present disclosure is directed to a process utilizing a compaction device that allows for preparing turf lawn clippings for ensiling. The lawn clippings are compacted using the compaction device at or near their source prior to the lawn clippings souring allowing preservation of the clippings. The lawn clippings are compacted to reduce an initial moisture content to a second lower moisture content suitable for ensiling.