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US 8,507,025 B2Granted
Energy supplement for ruminant animals
AssigneeRupca, LLC
InventorJuan Pablo Russi
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Abstract
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. Products made by the process and methods for maintaining or restoring blood glucose levels within the normal reference range for ruminants, especially during transition or under heat stress are also disclosed.
Claims20
A method of preparing a carbohydrate protected from ruminal degradation comprising:
- mixing a reducing carbohydrate source and a non-protein nitrogen source, wherein the amount by weight of the reducing carbohydrate source is greater than the amount by weight of the non-protein nitrogen source;
- and heating the mixture for a sufficient amount of time, at a sufficient temperature and pressure, in the presence of sufficient moisture so that a Maillard reaction product is formed, wherein the amount of nitrogen source and the heating time, temperature, pressure and moisture conditions are sufficient to provide an amount of a Maillard reaction product effective to prevent ruminal degradation of said carbohydrate.
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