Silage, Preparation Method Thereof and Feed Additive or Animal Health Supplement Containing the Same
A silage prepared by fermenting citrus plant by-products with a composite probiotic of Aspergillus and Lactobacillus species addresses high piglet mortality by reducing intestinal inflammation and improving gastrointestinal health, effectively lowering mortality rates.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- AU2025275265
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-12-31
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-23
AI Technical Summary
There is a need for a silage with health-promoting properties to reduce piglet mortality during the rearing period, as existing methods do not effectively address this issue in Taiwan, where mortality rates are significantly higher than in Europe and the United States.
A silage is prepared by fermenting citrus plant by-products with a composite probiotic comprising at least two species from the group of Aspergillus and Lactobacillus under anaerobic conditions, which includes the use of citrus peels and optionally leguminous or cereal plant by-products, to enhance anti-inflammatory components.
The resulting silage reduces intestinal inflammation, improves gastrointestinal health, and decreases livestock mortality by inhibiting inflammatory cytokines and promoting mucus secretion, thereby enhancing the survival rate of piglets.