The disclosure relates to isolated microorganismsincluding novel strains of the microorganismsmicrobial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.

The disclosure relates to isolated microorganismsincluding novel strains of the microorganismsmicrobial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.

The invention relates to a feed additive comprising at least one nutrient, which non-nutrient is incorporated in a matrix, the entirety being encapsulated by a coating comprising at least a plant material whose saponification number is greater than 180.

The invention also deals with a method for preparing a feed additive.

Finally, the invention also relates to the use of the feed additive to improve the zootechnical performance of a ruminant.

The invention relates to a feed additive comprising at least one nutrient, which non-nutrient is incorporated in a matrix, the entirety being encapsulated by a coating comprising at least a plant material whose saponification number is greater than 180.

The invention also deals with a method for preparing a feed additive.

Finally, the invention also relates to the use of the feed additive to improve the zootechnical performance of a ruminant.

The present disclosure relates generally to encapsulated strict obligate anaerobic bacteria, (e.g., Megasphaera eldesdenii and Ruminicoccus bromi), compositions comprising same, and the use of said capsules and/or compositions to deliver the strict obligate anaerobic bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract (GI) of an animal, such as a livestock animal (e.g., a ruminant or hindgut fermenter). The present disclosure relates to the encapsulation of strict obligate anaerobic bacteria which utilize lactic acid and/or starch and the use of those encapsulated bacteria in the field of animal health and nutrition. In particular examples, the present disclosure utilises porous capsules comprising surface pores with a molecular weight cut off between 50 and 200 kDa and wall comprising a complex formed from sodium cellulose sulphate and poly [dimethyldially-ammonium chloride].

The disclosure relates to isolated microorganismsincluding novel strains of the microorganismsmicrobial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.

A ruminant feed composition, having a granulated core having at least one active substance and at least one layer of a coating material surrounding the core, the coating material comprising one or more linear, saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids in an amount of at least 60 wt % of the total weight of the coating material.

A ruminant feed composition, having a granulated core having at least one active substance and at least one layer of a coating material surrounding the core, the coating material comprising one or more linear, saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids in an amount of at least 60 wt % of the total weight of the coating material.

A composition for feeding a ruminant, including i) a core including a biologically active ingredient selected from i) amino acids, ii) proteins, iii) peptides, iv) carbohydrates, v) vitamins, vi) probiotic microorganisms, vii) prebiotic foods, viii) choline and salts, and ix) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs); and ii) a coating surrounding said core. The coating includes one or more layers of a mixture including from 60 wt %+/?10% to 80 wt %+/?10% of a saturated fat and from 20 wt %+/?10% to 40 wt %+/?10% of a fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating. The composition includes from 5 wt %+/?10% to 30 wt %+/?10% of the coating, based on the total weight of the composition.

A composition for feeding a ruminant, including i) a core including a biologically active ingredient selected from i) amino acids, ii) proteins, iii) peptides, iv) carbohydrates, v) vitamins, vi) probiotic microorganisms, vii) prebiotic foods, viii) choline and salts, and ix) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs); and ii) a coating surrounding said core. The coating includes one or more layers of a mixture including from 60 wt %+/?10% to 80 wt %+/?10% of a saturated fat and from 20 wt %+/?10% to 40 wt %+/?10% of a fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating. The composition includes from 5 wt %+/?10% to 30 wt %+/?10% of the coating, based on the total weight of the composition.