Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing multiple metal propionates in a single reaction using sodium hydroxide as initiator and propionic acid as solvent. The method provides up to 95% conversion with greater than 60% yield. In addition, the method significantly reduces the cost or production by shortening reaction time, eliminating secondary mixing process, and providing simultaneous drying and micronization steps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing multiple metal propionates in a single reaction using sodium hydroxide as initiator and propionic acid as solvent. The method provides up to 95% conversion with greater than 60% yield. In addition, the method significantly reduces the cost or production by shortening reaction time, eliminating secondary mixing process, and providing simultaneous drying and micronization steps.

Abstract: Methods of administering a composition that comprises plant extracts selected from the group consisting of Quercus infectoria, Rhus chinensis and Terminalia chebula containing compounds such as gallic acid, derivative of gallic acid, gallotannins and hydrosable tannins, which have been found to control coccidiosis in poultry and, more specifically, coccidiosis caused by Eimeria spp. The plant extracts result in a reduction of lesion score, oocysts per gram of fecal matter and mortality.

Abstract: Natural plant parts and extracts of plants selected from the group consisting of Quercus infectoria, Rhus chinensis and Terminalia chebula containing compounds such as gallic acid, derivative of gallic acid, gallotannins and hydrolysable tannins have been found to control coccidiosis in poultry and, more specifically, coccidiosis caused by Eimeria spp. The plant parts and natural extracts result in a reduction of lesion score, oocysts per gram of fecal matter and mortality.

Abstract: A method of reducing viral load in poultry under viral challenge comprising the supplementation of the poultry with an efficacious dosage of a composition comprising a chromium (III) salt of a carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Natural plant parts and extracts of plants selected from the group consisting of Quercus infectoria, Rhus chinensis and Terminalia chebula containing compounds such as gallic acid, derivative of gallic acid, gallotannins and hydrolysable tannins have been found to control coccidiosis in poultry and, more specifically, coccidiosis caused by Eimeria spp. The plant parts and natural extracts result in a reduction of lesion score, oocysts per gram of fecal matter and mortality.

Abstract: Natural plant parts and extracts of plants selected from the group consisting of Quercus infectoria, Rhus chinensis and Terminalia chebula containing compounds such as gallic acid, derivative of gallic acid, gallotannins and hydrolysable tannins have been found to control coccidiosis in poultry and, more specifically, coccidiosis caused by Eimeria spp. The plant parts and natural extracts result in a reduction of lesion score, oocysts per gram of fecal matter and mortality.

Abstract: A method for improving water quality in aquatic ecosystems is described. An effective amount of Quercus infectoria nut gall powder is added to the ecosystem to prevent excessive proliferation of pathogenic bacterial species thereby improving the health of aquaculture species in the ecosystem.

Abstract: The presence of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) in the plant cell wall reduces the digestibility and limits the apparent metabolizable energy (AME) and performance of animals. The main chain degrading enzymes, especially xylanase, cellulase and glucanase play an important role in improving the digestibility of NSP in the feed. Ferulic acid esterase (FAE) breaks the ferulate cross linkages in the plant cell wall, and aids the main chain hydrolases to further degrade the plant cell wall. The present study investigated the synergy of FAE in combination with main chain degrading enzymes in improving the AME of birds fed with high fiber diet. The addition of FAE improves the access of main chain degrading enzymes, digestibility of high fiber diet, AME in layers and broilers, Body weight and reduces FCR in broilers.

Abstract: Natural plant parts and extracts of plants selected from the group consisting of Quercus infectoria, Rhus chinensis and Terminalia chebula containing compounds such as gallic acid, derivative of gallic acid, gallotannins and hydrolysable tannins have been found to control coccidiosis in poultry and, more specifically, coccidiosis caused by Eimeria spp. The plant parts and natural extracts result in a reduction of lesion score, oocysts per gram of fecal matter and mortality.

Abstract: A method for improving water quality in aquatic ecosystems is described. An effective amount of Quercus infectoria nut gall powder is added to the ecosystem to prevent excessive proliferation of pathogenic bacterial species thereby improving the health of aquaculture species in the ecosystem.

Abstract: A method for improving water quality in aquatic ecosystems is described. An effective amount of Quercus infectoria nut gall powder is added to the ecosystem to prevent excessive proliferation of pathogenic bacterial species thereby improving the health of aquaculture species in the ecosystem.

Abstract: A method for improving water quality in aquatic ecosystems is described. An effective amount of Quercus infectoria nut gall powder is added to the ecosystem to prevent excessive proliferation of pathogenic bacterial species thereby improving the health of aquaculture species in the ecosystem.