Abstract: The invention provides A composition for increasing milk production in an animal that includes an active compound chosen from calcium isopropyl cresol, calcium isopropyl-o-cresol, lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and calcium carbonate as a buffering agent. The invention also provides a composition for increasing milk production in an animal that includes about 0.1 wt % to about 15 wt % of the total weight of the composition of active compound, wherein the active compound is chosen from calcium isopropyl cresol, calcium isopropyl-o-cresol, and lactic acid, about 40 wt % to about 75 wt % of the total weight of the composition of calcium carbonate, and about 10 wt % to about 60 wt % of the total weight of the composition of at least one carrier.

Abstract: The invention includes a pesticidal compound comprising at least one organic phenolic compound and at least one salt comprising a divalent cation. Preferably, the organic phenolic compound is chosen from Carvacrol, thymol or combinations thereof; and is derived from a natural source, preferably extracted from a member of the family Labiatae or Verbenacea. Preferably the divalent cation is a transition metal salt and more preferably is zinc chloride or zinc sulfate. The invention also includes methods of eradicating, repelling or preventing infestations of pests, including such pests as insects, mites, ova, fungus, or parasites. The methods comprise the steps of preparing a pesticidal compound, combining it with a carrier, and applying it to the affected area.