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 present disclosure relates to uses of a composition for feeding a ruminant comprising i) a non-protein nitrogen compound, and ii) a coating surrounding the non-protein nitrogen compound, wherein the coating comprises one or more layers of a mixture of a saturated fat and a fatty acid, and the coating comprises from 60 wt.-%+/10% to 85 wt.-%+/10% of the saturated fat, e.g., hydrogenated fat, and from 15 wt.-%+/10% to 40 wt.-%+/10% of the fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating, e.g., for improving nitrogen utilization in a ruminant.

The present disclosure relates to uses of a composition for feeding a ruminant comprising i) a non-protein nitrogen compound, and ii) a coating surrounding the non-protein nitrogen compound, wherein the coating comprises one or more layers of a mixture of a saturated fat and a fatty acid, and the coating comprises from 60 wt.-%+/10% to 85 wt.-%+/10% of the saturated fat, e.g., hydrogenated fat, and from 15 wt.-%+/10% to 40 wt.-%+/10% of the fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating, e.g., for improving nitrogen utilization in a ruminant.

Disclosed are compositions comprising NPN compound coated with a bypass agent allowing ruminal bypass of the composition and a method for increasing fiber digestibility, a method for increasing feed intake, a method for increasing somatic growth, a method for increasing milk production, a method for reducing N excretion in a ruminant, a method for improving rumen pH stability in a ruminant, a method for preventing or reducing ammonia toxicity in the rumen. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly suitable for ruminants that are held in harsh climates and/or at remote locations from a farm.

Disclosed are compositions comprising NPN compound coated with a bypass agent allowing ruminal bypass of the composition and a method for increasing fiber digestibility, a method for increasing feed intake, a method for increasing somatic growth, a method for increasing milk production, a method for reducing N excretion in a ruminant, a method for improving rumen pH stability in a ruminant, a method for preventing or reducing ammonia toxicity in the rumen. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly suitable for ruminants that are held in harsh climates and/or at remote locations from a farm.

The present invention relates to a composition for feeding a ruminant comprising i)a core comprising or consisting of a biologically active ingredient selected from the list consisting of i) amino acids, derivatives of amino acids, and/or salts of amino acids and/or of their derivatives, ii) proteins, iii) peptides, iv) carbohydrates, v) vitamins, and substances having similar functions, vi) probiotic microorganisms, vii) prebiotic foods, viii) choline and salts and/or derivatives thereof, and ix) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and salts and/or derivatives thereof, and ii) a coating surrounding said core, wherein said coating comprises one or more layers of a mixture comprising a saturated fat, and a fatty acid, and said coating comprises from 60 wt.-%+/10% to 80 wt.-%+/0% of the saturated fat and from 20 wt.-%+/10% to 40 wt.-%+/10% of the fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating, wherein the composition comprises from 5 wt.-%+/10% to 30 wt.-%+/10% of the coating, based on the total weight of the composition.

The present invention relates to a composition for feeding a ruminant comprising i)a core comprising or consisting of a biologically active ingredient selected from the list consisting of i) amino acids, derivatives of amino acids, and/or salts of amino acids and/or of their derivatives, ii) proteins, iii) peptides, iv) carbohydrates, v) vitamins, and substances having similar functions, vi) probiotic microorganisms, vii) prebiotic foods, viii) choline and salts and/or derivatives thereof, and ix) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and salts and/or derivatives thereof, and ii) a coating surrounding said core, wherein said coating comprises one or more layers of a mixture comprising a saturated fat, and a fatty acid, and said coating comprises from 60 wt.-%+/10% to 80 wt.-%+/0% of the saturated fat and from 20 wt.-%+/10% to 40 wt.-%+/10% of the fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating, wherein the composition comprises from 5 wt.-%+/10% to 30 wt.-%+/10% of the coating, based on the total weight of the composition.

The present invention relates to a composition for feeding a ruminant comprising i) a non-protein nitrogen compound, and ii) a coating surrounding the non-protein nitrogen compound, wherein said coating comprises one or more layers of a mixture of a saturated fat and a fatty acid, and said coating comprises from 60 wt.-%+/10% to 85 wt.-%+/10% of the saturated fat, e.g. hydrogenated fat, and from 15 wt.-%+/10% to 40 wt.-%+/10% of the fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating; a process for the preparation of said composition and its uses, e.g., for improving nitrogen utilization in a ruminant.

Compositions for improving the bioavailability of methionine. In general, the compositions comprise a source of methionine and essential oil(s). More specifically, the compositions comprise a source of methionine and a plurality of coated particles comprising essential oils. Administration of said compositions improves animal health and performance, e.g., increased fermentation in ruminants or increased milk fat and/or milk protein in lactating ruminants.

Compositions for improving the bioavailability of methionine. In general, the compositions comprise a source of methionine and essential oil(s). More specifically, the compositions comprise a source of methionine and a plurality of coated particles comprising essential oils. Administration of said compositions improves animal health and performance, e.g., increased fermentation in ruminants or increased milk fat and/or milk protein in lactating ruminants.