Patents Assigned to AgTech Products, Inc.
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Patent number: 8221742Abstract: Lactobacillus strains that have a genetic Profile I based on Apa I, Not I, and Xba I digests are provided. Preferably, the strains decrease level of at least one of coliforms and E. coli within the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. A direct-fed microbial that includes the strain is additionally provided. A method of feeding an animal the strain and a method of forming a direct fed microbial that includes the strain is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Agtech Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Charles V. Maxwell
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Patent number: 7754469Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Agtech Products, IncInventors: Tammy Baltzley, Firmin Lago, Tony Neumann, Thomas Rehberger, Shelly Gebert
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Patent number: 7618640Abstract: Bacillus strains that inhibit pathogenic swine E. coli and/or improve performance are provided. Inhibition of pathogenic swine E. coli decreases E. coli disease. At least one strain enhanced swine performance by improving average daily gain, feed efficiency, and feed intake. Preferred Bacillus strains are of species that are included on the GRAS list. Bacillus species are sporeformers and therefore are highly stable and can be fed to swine.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Agtech Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Dorrie Sue Jordan-Parrott
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Publication number: 20080171102Abstract: Lactobacillus strains that have a genetic Profile I based on Apa I, Not I, and Xba I digests are provided. Preferably, the strains decrease level of at least one of coliforms and E. coli within the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. A direct-fed microbial that includes the strain is additionally provided. A method of feeding an animal the strain and a method of forming a direct fed microbial that includes the strain is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: AGTECH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Charles V. Maxwell
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Patent number: 7384628Abstract: A composition comprising lactic acid bacteria that are selected from at least one of Lactococcus lactis, Lactobacillus lactis, and Lactobacillus brevis. The composition is suitable for administration to animals. Upon administration to an animal, the composition provides at least one of the following (a) improves performance in the animal and (b) reduces scours in animals. Also provided is a method of treating an animal in which the composition is administered to the animal. A method of forming a direct-fed microbial is also provided. A culture including the lactic acid bacteria is grown in a liquid nutrient broth. The lactic acid bacteria are separated from the liquid nutrient broth. The lactic acid bacteria can be freeze dried.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignees: Agtech Products, Inc., Merrick's, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Elizabeth A. Galbraith
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Patent number: 7354757Abstract: Lactobacillus strains that have a genetic Profile I based on Apa I, Not I, and Xba I digests are provided. Preferably, the strains decrease level of at least one of coliforms and E. coli within the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. A direct-fed microbial that includes the strain is additionally provided. A method of feeding an animal the strain and a method of forming a direct fed microbial that includes the strain is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Agtech Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Charles V. Maxwell
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Publication number: 20030129165Abstract: An isolated microorganism comprising a Propionibacteria strain. When the microorganism is fed to a ruminant, protein and fat levels in milk produced by the ruminant are increased, while body condition and milk production levels are maintained. When fed to the ruminant, the microorganism also has positive effects on various metabolic hormones and metabolites, e.g, an increase in energy balance, plasma non-esterified fatty acids levels, and plasma leptin level. Supplementation with propionibacteria reduced dry matter intake but did not affect milk production in the cows. Therefore, the propionibacteria of the invention made the cows more energy efficient as cows produced the same amount of milk, yet consumed less dry matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2001Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: AgTech Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, John P. O'Neill
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Patent number: 6221650Abstract: Waste such as livestock waste is treated with a combination of protease-producing bacteria and denitrifying bacteria that synergistically reduce nitrogen concentration, and further reduce noxious odors associated with anaerobic decomposition. The protease-producing bacteria break down complex proteins in the waste which enables ammonification by other naturally occurring microorganisms already present in the waste. The denitrifying bacteria then convert products of ammonification such as nitrates and nitrites to nitrogen gas which is released into the atmosphere. The protease-producing bacteria produce neutral and alkaline proteases, and are preferably from the genus Bacillus and include Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens provided at a level of at least approximately 4.5×104 CFU/ml.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1997Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: AgTech Products, Inc.Inventor: Thomas G. Rehberger