The invention relates to methods and compositions for the recombinant production of animal protein for use in animal food, particularly pet food.

The invention provides compositions and methods for metabolic health in an animal comprising administering a non-ketogenic composition to the animal, wherein the non-ketogenic composition comprises about 5% to about 25% carbohydrates, about 30% to about 60% protein, and about 10% to about 40% fat. Additionally, the composition can have a protein to carbohydrate ratio of at least 2:1.

The present invention relates to a method for feeding poultry during breeding, keeping or fattening of poultry, in which guanidinoacetic acid or a salt thereof is administered as a feed additive.

Provided is a use of usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof in the preparation of anti-avian coccidiosis drugs or feed additives. Also provided are anti-avian coccidiosis drugs and feed additives comprising usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof. Both the use of usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof in the preparation of anti-avian coccidiosis drugs or feed additives and anti-avian coccidiosis drugs and feed additives comprising usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof provide a new way for treating and preventing avian coccidiosis. The addition of Usnea or usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof to feedstuff may realize effective anti-avian coccidiosis.

Provided is a use of usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof in the preparation of anti-avian coccidiosis drugs or feed additives. Also provided are anti-avian coccidiosis drugs and feed additives comprising usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof. Both the use of usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof in the preparation of anti-avian coccidiosis drugs or feed additives and anti-avian coccidiosis drugs and feed additives comprising usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof provide a new way for treating and preventing avian coccidiosis. The addition of Usnea or usnic acid or a salt of usnic acid or a formulation thereof to feedstuff may realize effective anti-avian coccidiosis.

Provided herein, inter alia, are compositions of short chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing microorganisms and methods of making and using the same to inhibit pathogenic bacterial populations in the gastrointestinal tracts of an animal and additionally promote improvement of one or more metrics in an animal, such as increased bodyweight gain, decreased feed conversion ratio (FCR), improved gut barrier integrity, reduced mortality, reduced pathogen infection, and reduced pathogen shedding in feces.

A composition for use in a method for the treatment of an amino acid deficiency to a non-mammalian monogastric animal, such as a poultry animal, a fish or a crustacean is described, wherein said composition comprises (i) a mixture of active components comprising or, alternatively, consisting of at least one amino acid or an analogue, (ii) a lipid matrix embedding said (i) mixture of active components and, optionally, (iii) at least one acceptable pharmaceutical or food grade additive and/or excipient. Furthermore, a feed or feed additive for a non-mammalian monogastric animal, such as poultry species and/or aquatic species comprising the composition is also described.

Disclosed are methods of administering one or more Bacillus strains to poultry. The Bacillus strains improve bacterial homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial pathogens such as E. coli and Clostridium. Administering the Bacillus strains also improves performance such as weight gain and feed conversion. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strains are also provided.

Disclosed are methods of administering one or more Bacillus strains to poultry. The Bacillus strains improve bacterial homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial pathogens such as E. coli and Clostridium. Administering the Bacillus strains also improves performance such as weight gain and feed conversion. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strains are also provided.

The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections. For example, the application relates to the use of compounds of Formula (I) and/or (II) as defined herein for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection: ##STR00001##