Microbial compositions for improving milk production in ruminants
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1. A ruminant supplement capable of increasing milk production or improving milk compositional characteristics in a ruminant, comprising:
- a) a purified population of vitrified Pichia fungi comprising fungi with an ITS nucleic acid sequence comprising SEQ ID NO;
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b) a carrier suitable for ruminant administration,wherein the purified population of vitrified Pichia fungi of a) is present in the supplement in an amount effective to increase milk production or improve milk compositional characteristics in a ruminant administered the supplement, as compared to a ruminant not administered the supplement; and
wherein the ruminant supplement has been dried.
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
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1. A ruminant supplement capable of increasing milk production or improving milk compositional characteristics in a ruminant, comprising:
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a) a purified population of vitrified Pichia fungi comprising fungi with an ITS nucleic acid sequence comprising SEQ ID NO;
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wherein the ruminant supplement has been dried. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A composition suitable for administration to a ruminant and capable of increasing milk production or improving milk compositional characteristics in a ruminant, comprising:
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a) a purified population of vitrified fungi deposited as NRRL Y-67249; and b) a carrier suitable for ruminant administration, wherein the purified population of fungi of a) is present in the composition in an amount effective to increase milk production or improve milk compositional characteristics in a ruminant administered the composition, as compared to a ruminant not administered the composition; and
wherein the composition has been dried.
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17. A composition suitable for administration to a ruminant and capable of increasing milk production or improving milk compositional characteristics in a ruminant, comprising:
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a) a purified population of vitrified fungi deposited as NRRL Y-67249; b) a purified population of bacteria deposited as NRRL B-67248; and c) a carrier suitable for ruminant administration, wherein the purified population of fungi of a) and purified population of bacteria of b) are present in the composition in an amount effective to increase milk production or improve milk compositional characteristics in a ruminant administered the composition, as compared to a ruminant not administered the composition; and
wherein the composition has been dried.
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