Abstract: Hard, stable, farinaceous extruded animal feed nuggets comprising at least about 20 wt % starch, at least about 15 wt % of an added fat and less than about 15 wt % water are prepared by a method comprising the steps of:A. plasticizing a blend of starch, water and added fat in an extruder,B. extruding the plasticized blend to form an animal feed nugget, andC. drying the nugget to a water content of less than about 15 wt %.These energy dense nuggets are a useful feed supplement to the diets of a wide variety of animals, particularly dairy cows.

Abstract: A high moisture, high energy liquid feed supplement and concentrate for animals (ruminants, cattles) is disclosed which is capable of remaining in stable suspension while containing a high porportion of fat. The suspension is maintained by salts of fatty acids formed in the added fat. Formation of the fatty acid salts is produced by reacting an aqueous base with the fat at an elevated temperature to form the fatty acid salts therein and subsequently adding the additional materials therein.

Abstract: A method of controlling consumption of animal feed is disclosed which is capable of limiting consumption to a desired level per animal without the use of special equipment or additional labor for this purpose. The feed composition includes a basal supplement containing an effective amount of sodium hydroxide to control consumption of the feed composition to the desired level.

Abstract: A method of controlling consumption of animal feed is disclosed which is capable of limiting consumption to a desired level per animal without the use of special equipment or additional labor for this purpose. The feed composition includes a basal ration containing an effective amount of sodium hydroxide to control consumption of the feed composition to the desired level.

Abstract: A feed dispenser which is eminently suitable for wild bird feeding may be collapsed to a compact condition for shipment and storage and readily erected for feed dispensing. The feed dispenser or feeder is comprised of a bottom tray with foldably connected end walls, a cover which is releasably supported by the end walls in the erected condition and a replaceable feed container which may be positioned on the feed dispenser tray and then caused to dispense the feed.

Abstract: A process for the production of a floating aquatic food pellet is disclosed which avoids the use of extrusion-expansion equipment to provide floatability. Conventional pelleting equipment may be used to produce a pellet from farinaceous-proteinaceous mixtures, which contains sufficient expanded grain particles to provide buoyancy or floatability. A hardenable or vitrifiable matrix containing a liquid carbohydrate material, a water soluble phosphorous source, a colloid material and an alkaline earth oxide is included to prevent compaction of the expanded grain particles during pelleting and provide structural integrity and floatability to permit feeding by an aquatic species.

Abstract: A composition for limiting feed supplement intake for animals is disclosed which comprises an acidulated fat, wherein acidulation of the fat is carried out at a temperature of at least about 220.degree. F. with an acid, preferably a mineral acid. The acidulated fat can be incorporated into the feed supplement at a level exceeding 1.5% by weight to control intake or combined with other intake limiters such as meat meal, diammonium phosphate, and ammonium sulfate for intake control. This composition controls feed supplement intake by the animal when added thereto, permitting self-rationed feeding without waste.

Abstract: A liquid feed composition for cattle is disclosed which is capable of controlling consumption by cattle to a desired level without the use of equipment for this purpose. The liquid feed composition includes an intake limiting amount of an acidulated fat wherein acidulation of the fat is carried out at a temperature of at least about 220.degree. F. with a mineral acid.

Abstract: A composition for limiting feed supplement intake for ruminants is disclosed which comprises a chlorinated fat having a reacted chlorine content in an amount effective to limit intake or usually between about 0.2 and 7.0% by weight of said fat. The chlorinated fat can be incorporated into a feed supplement at a level effective to limit intake, preferably at a level exceeding 1.0% by weight, in addition to being employed with other intake limiters such as meat meal, diammonium phosphate, and ammonium sulfate in a feed supplement for intake control. The noted composition controls feed supplement intake by ruminants when added thereto permitting self-rationed feeding without waste.

Abstract: A liquid feed composition for ruminants is disclosed which is capable of controlling consumption by ruminants to a desired level without the use of equipment for this purpose. The liquid feed composition includes an intake limiting amount of chlorinated fat having a reacted chlorine content in an amount effective to limit intake or usually between about 0.2 and 7.0% by weight of said fat.

Abstract: A composition for limiting feed supplement intake for cattle is disclosed which comprises at least one member of a group of compounds, including mixtures of these compounds, having the formula: ##STR1## in which R is a C.sub.9 to C.sub.17 saturated aliphatic group and R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl such a methyl, ethyl, propyl, or a cation such as sodium or potassium together with meat meal, diammonium phosphate, and ammonium sulfate. Furthermore, a compound of the above general type, has been found to control feed supplement intake in cattle without the additional intake limiting ingredients. These compositions control feed supplement intake by cattle upon addition to the feed supplement, thereby permitting self-rationed feeding to the cattle without waste, yet providing the right degree of weight maintenance for the animal.

Abstract: A composition for limiting feed supplement intake for cattle is disclosed which comprises at least one member of a group of compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a hydroxyl or RB is a halogen or hydroxyl or RC is a halogen, or C is a hydroxyl in the event thatB is a halogen or C is a hydroxyl if B is also a hydroxyland A is Rwherein ##STR2## and preferably wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.9 -C.sub.

Abstract: A uniquely palatable horse feed is prepared by employing certain prescribed amounts of citric acid in the feed.

Abstract: Lemon oil at extremely low levels is found to greatly enhance the palatability of even an extruded horse ration.