A process of encapsulating or coating amino acid particles is provided for producing an encapsulated amino acid feed product for ruminant animals. The encapsulated amino acid feed product comprises substantially uniform, round and dust free pastille granules. When the encapsulated amino acid feed product is fed to a ruminant animal, the product delivers high amounts of absorbable amino acid to the animal for direct nourishment, wherein the amino acid is not substantially fermented in the rumen of the animal. In an aspect, the process is a low-cost, high capacity, continuous process that produces a composition comprising greater than 50% by weight of a nourishing amino acid. The superior handling quality of the pastille granules allows for their use in further formulation of animal feeds, where homogeneous distribution of nutrients throughout the final feed mix is desired.

A method of preparing rumen-protected carbohydrates for use in ruminant feeds by inducing the Maillard reaction between a reducing carbohydrate source and a protein source under reduced pressure conditions is disclosed. Products made by the process, and methods for maintaining or restoring blood glucose levels to within the normal reference range for ruminants, especially during transition or under heat stress are also disclosed.

A method of preparing rumen-protected carbohydrates for use in ruminant feeds by inducing the Maillard reaction between a reducing carbohydrate source and a protein source under reduced pressure conditions is disclosed. Products made by the process, and methods for maintaining or restoring blood glucose levels to within the normal reference range for ruminants, especially during transition or under heat stress are also disclosed.

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.

The present invention relates to a mineral dietary supplement for ruminants comprising an organic-inorganic complex based on urea, and various clays for improving the animal's performance by the effect of delaying the release of urea in the rumen. The clays comprise at least one fibrous clay and a nonfibrous clay, preferably attapulgite and montmorillonite.

The present invention relates to a mineral dietary supplement for ruminants comprising an organic-inorganic complex based on urea, and various clays for improving the animal's performance by the effect of delaying the release of urea in the rumen. The clays comprise at least one fibrous clay and a nonfibrous clay, preferably attapulgite and montmorillonite.

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.

A particulate, urea-containing composition and use of an additive for producing a particulate, urea-containing composition and methods of producing a particulate, urea-containing composition.