Abstract

This invention relates to ad-lib feeds, for example an animal feed block or bucket feed (lick feeds) and a process for the manufacture of such feeds. Advantageously there is provided animal feed blocks or buckets or components thereof with improved digestibility and increased pH such that acidosis in the animal is minimised and performance is improved.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
• A23K 50/15 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for ruminants containing substances which are metabolically converted to proteins, e.g. ammonium salts or urea
• A23K 20/10 - Organic substances
• A23K 40/20 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by moulding, e.g. making cakes or briquettes

Abstract

There is provided a pellet composition of ruminant feed which reduces the risk of acidosis in the rumen and a process of making such ruminant feed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 1/22 - containing chemicals which are converted to proteins by cattle, e.g. ammonium salts, urea
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals
• A23K 1/165 - with steroids, hormones, or enzymes