Inventors:
Edward A. Roman - New Egypt NJ, US
Robert A. Hendel - Chalfont PA, US
Phillip Alan Forsythe - Florence AL, US
Steven A. Bolkan - Hopewell NJ, US
William J. Zuccarello - Cream Ridge NJ, US
Zbigniew Senk - Bayonne NJ, US
Assignee:
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. - Princeton NJ
International Classification:
A23K 1/18
US Classification:
426 74, 426302, 426656, 426807
Abstract:
This invention provides a control release formulation or rumen-bypass dietary supplement in compacted form. The formulation or supplement has the capability to transport fatty acid calcium salt and between about 1-75 percent of one or more rumen-protected undegraded biologically active agents to the post-ruminal digestive system of a ruminant. A feedstock containing the formulation or supplement for ruminants beneficially improves feed efficiency and body growth. The feedstock also is adapted to improve the lactational performance of dairy cattle.