The disclosure relates to compositions beneficial for ruminant administration. Particularly, the disclosure provides compositions formulated for ruminants that comprise beneficial microbes.

The disclosure relates to compositions beneficial for ruminant administration. Particularly, the disclosure provides compositions formulated for ruminants that comprise beneficial microbes.

A method of preparing rumen-protected polyunsaturated fatty acids (RuPUFAs) for use in ruminant feeds by inducing the Maillard reaction between a reducing carbohydrate source and de-oiled lecithin in the presence of a PUFA under reduced pressure conditions is disclosed. Products made by the process, as well as methods for enhancing performance, assisting the induction of pregnancy, alleviating inflammation, modulating fetus growth, improving immune system function, and modulation of the fatty acid composition of meat and milk of ruminant animals are also disclosed.

A feed additive composition includes a protective agent, lecithin, an acidic or neutral amino acid, and water. A method of producing a feed additive composition includes preparing a molten mixture of a protective agent, lecithin, and an acidic or neutral amino acid, and immersing the molten mixture in water or an aqueous liquid to obtain a solidified mixture. Feed additives may be obtained by such method. The protective agent may include a hydrogenated vegetable oil or hydrogenated animal oil having a melting point of higher than 50 C. and lower than 90 C.

A feed additive composition includes a protective agent, lecithin, an acidic or neutral amino acid, and water. A method of producing a feed additive composition includes preparing a molten mixture of a protective agent, lecithin, and an acidic or neutral amino acid, and immersing the molten mixture in water or an aqueous liquid to obtain a solidified mixture. Feed additives may be obtained by such method. The protective agent may include a hydrogenated vegetable oil or hydrogenated animal oil having a melting point of higher than 50 C. and lower than 90 C.

The invention relates to a bolus for administration to a forestomach of a ruminant, the bolus comprising a mixture of raw fibers and at least one binding agent.

The invention relates to a bolus for administration to a forestomach of a ruminant, the bolus comprising a mixture of raw fibers and at least one binding agent.

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.

A feed composition for ruminants may include feed particles that contain a saturated fatty acid component as well as a urease inhibitor such that ingestion of the feed by lactating ruminants may provide for an increase in the amount of milk produced by the ruminant and/or an increase in the fat content of the milk produced, and a decrease in ammonia production from breakdown of urea.