Abstract: A computer executed process for mimicking human dialog, referred to herein as a “humanoid” or “humanoid system,” can be configured to provide automated customer support. The humanoid can identify a support issue for a customer, as well as a customer support campaign corresponding to the support issue. The humanoid can identify at least one machine learning model associated with the customer support campaign and can communicate with the customer using the at least one machine learning model. The humanoid can execute a support action to resolve the support issue.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for the following: improving rumen fermentation efficiency; increasing the efficiency with which dietary starch is utilized while preventing a deleterious increase in ruminal lactic acid concentration and/or a deleterious drop in ruminal pH; and promoting the growth of beneficial ruminal microorganisms. As a result, there is a concurrent improvement in the productivity and profitability of ruminant animal husbandry, especially in the diary and beef industries. These methods and compositions provide for the supplementation of the diet of a ruminant animal with exogenous amylase at relatively low levels, without any concomitant need for exogenous fibrolytic enzymes such as cellulases and xylanases. The methods and compositions of the present invention can further comprise supplementation with yeast preparations, rumen buffering agents, ionophores or other growth and productivity stimulating agents.