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 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2018
Date of Patent:
October 13, 2020
Assignee:
RUPCA LLC
Inventors:
Juan Pablo Russi, Paula Figuiera Artieda, Alejandro Ramon Castillo
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 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.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 24, 2018
Publication date:
November 29, 2018
Applicant:
Rupca LLC
Inventors:
Juan Pablo Russi, Paula Figuiera Artieda, Alejandro Ramon Castillo
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.