Abstract: The invention relates to a novel formulation useful as a nitrification and urease inhibitor, said formulation comprising an effective amount of nitrogenous fertilizer, castor oil and oil derived from Artemisia annua, in an amount sufficient to enhance the nitrification activity of the formulation, a method for producing the formulation and method for applying the same to soil.

Abstract: A peptide containing a sequence for the first fifteen amino acids from the N-terminal of Asn-Leu-Val-Glu-Phe-Gly-Lys-Met-Ile-Glu-Cys-Ala-Ile-Arg-Asn is used in a cell culture medium to promote cell growth in vitro and in the treatment of wounds. A method of preparation of the peptide is also described.

Abstract: A process for treating animal manure, particularly poultry feces, with concentrated sulfuric acid (about 93 to 95% H2SO4). The product of the process can be used for treating agricultural soils.

Abstract: Dietary maize or corn tortilla and method for obtaining such tortilla, comprising first milling the grain and the pericarp of the maize separately, and then nixtamalizing them, also separately, and finally mixing in a proportion of 40-45:60-55 grain/pericarp until a homogeneous mass is obtained which is then taken to a conventional machine for producing tortillas. Such maize tortillas are obtained with the same traditional protein content 8-9%, with half of the fat 0.7-1%, and with the triple of fiber 6-9%, the latter due to the pericarp. They do not contain additives, they last much longer than conventional tortillas, their organoleptic characteristics are better and their resistance to tearing or breaking is higher.

Abstract: The present invention provides a feed for poultry for increasing the egg weight in the early period of egg-laying by laying hens and preventing the decline of egg weight in the summer season. Feed containing soybean germs or defatted soybean germs is given (to the hens).

Abstract: A peptide containing a sequence for the first fifteen amino acids from the N-terminal of Asn-Leu-Val-Glu-Phe-Gly-Lys-Met-Ile-Glu-Cys-Ala-Ile-Arg-Asn is used in a cell culture medium to promote cell growth in vitro and in the treatment of wounds. A method of preparation of the peptide is also claimed.

Abstract: A process for making an artificial soil includes first combining the volume percentages of the following substances: 5-95% materials suitable for use as a blending base; 5-95% cellulose; 0.5-50% bio-solids; 0.1-10% calcium; 0.1-5% charcoal; and 0.5-4% ammonium nitrate or sulfate. The above substances are ground until a homogeneous mixture is obtained, after which the artificial soil can be either blended in place or manufactured at one location and transported to another location for use.

Abstract: Chromium, preferably in the form of chromium propionate, is used as an animal feed supplement. The addition of chromium to a diet containing a balanced level of dietary energy results in an increase in animal growth performance relative to the level of dietary energy and/or improved meat quality.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a gel-like feed for aquatic animals, especially fish, shrimps and invertebrates, in fresh and sea water, usable as replacement of frost feed for the nutrition of warm and cold water ornamental fish in an aquarium. An ornamental fish feed is preferred which contains 0.001-50% of gel former, 0.1-90% of natural feed and, depending upon the purpose of use, further additives, in the case of a water content of 20-99%. A feed is especially preferred which contains 0.1-10% of gel former, 1-20% of natural feed and, depending upon the purpose of use, further additives in the case of a water content of 50-99%.

Abstract: A preparation for administration to animals, comprising a sparingly soluble L-ascorbic acid-2-phosphoric ester salt having a solubility in water of 10 wt % or less, the solubility being a value obtained by placing 100 g of purified water in a 200 ml-volume beaker, stirring the water while keeping the temperature at 20° C., adding 0.1 g of the L-ascorbic acid-2-phosphoric ester salt every 5 minutes by taking care not to cause gelation, and 30 minutes after the addition of L-ascorbic acid-2-phosphoric ester salt when the undissolved L-ascorbic acid-2-phosphoric ester salt is observed visually in the aqueous solution, determining the amount in weight percentage of L-ascorbic acid-2-phosphoric ester salt added based on water, and a method for feeding animals, using the preparation.

Abstract: This invention provides a feedstock for improving the lactational performance of dairy cows. An essential feature of an invention feedstock is a dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) with a value between about 25-60 meq/100 g dietary DM. Other essential features of a preferred feedstock are an atomic ratio of potassium:sodium between about 1-5:1, a weight ratio of potassium:magnesium between about 3-5:1, and DCAD sodium-containing and potassium-containing macrominerals are selected from bicarbonate, carbonate and sesquicarbonate type compounds.

Abstract: Fine granular feeds for fry of fishes and shellfishes capable of remarkably elevating the survival rate of fry, improving the cultivation efficiency, and causing little elution of nitrogen sources therefrom into seawater or water in feeding, which are characterized by containing at least three active components, i.e., (a) a long-chain unsaturated fatty acid calcium salt blend comprising 80% by weight or more of long-chain unsaturated fatty acid calcium salt(s) having at least 18 carbon atoms, (b) 20% by weight or less of a browned matter formed by heating molasses or saccharides, a browned matter formed by heating saccharides with amino acids or a mixture thereof at an arbitrary ratio, and (c) a mixture of peptides obtained by hydrolyzing animal protein, and being in the form of fine grains.

Abstract: A system for nitrate removal from aquariums, both fresh water and marine aquariums, by means of permeable polymeric beads which contain a combination of fermentative and denitrifying bacteria and a carbon source. Preferred beads are beads made from sodium alginate or chitosan. The bacteria, in the presence of the carbon source, are able to reduce nitrate to nitrogen gas. Bacteria which are not harmful to fish are used. The porous beads used in the process are novel and part of the invention.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a combination of lipoprotein-associated coagulation inhibition (LACI) and sulfated polysaccharides, e.g. heparin, which exerts a synergistic anticoagulant action in whole plasma.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a pourable, methionine salt based animal food supplement which is easy to handle, wherein a granulated product is manufactured from a methionine salt solution which can be obtained according to traditional methods. The invention further relates to methioninate granulated products that are thus obtained.

Abstract: A method of providing a continuous, buffered, low-leaching phosphorus fertilization of field plants in soil has been developed. The method is broadly applicable to field soils, but is particularly well-suited to soil that has inherently low phosphorus (P) retention ability, including sandy soils, peats, and mucks. The invention describes the use of phosphorus (P) fixed to alumina (Al) as a fertilizer and phosphorus buffer in field soils. The Al—P. when incorporated into soil in a concentration between 0.25 and 20% by weight/volume, will release P from the Al using a dynamic solid phase solution phase exchange equilibrium driven by plant uptake of P, thus providing P for plant growth, while also minimizing P leaching from the soil. The Al—P buffer/fertilizer can be applied and incorporated into field soils prior to planting of crops, grass, or other plants requiring P for growth, or may be incorporated into exposed soil between growing plants to buffer against P leaching and runoff.

Abstract: A pet food composition comprising meat chunk and gravy, said gravy having chemically modified starch, gum, or mixtures thereof, in quantities less than that necessary to promote the production of stool quality that is unacceptable.

Abstract: A homogeneous calcium/magnesium peroxide, its manufacture and use are described. The new calcium/magnesium peroxide is suitable in particular as an additive used as source of oxygen and acid buffer, e.g. in the application, processing, treatment and/or disposal of various biomaterials.

Abstract: The invention provides a way for people to enjoy the ritual of selecting beans and grinding the beans to make them available for brewing. In one exemplary embodiment, a pelletized food product is provided which comprises a beverage base which includes individual pieces of edible plant materials which, when steeped or brewed, form a beverage. A binding material is provided which binds the beverage base into a pelletized body until subjected to a grinding process. Further, the pelletized body has a size and a range from about 0.2 cm to about 8 cm.

Abstract: A pet food composition is provided for domesticated cats and dogs which contains from about 15 to 60 weight percent of kosher meat. The composition further includes a source of carbohydrates, a source of fiber, and a source of fat. The pet food composition is fed to domesticated cats and dogs for which a kosher diet is recommended for health and/or spiritual reasons.