Patent ID: 8092853
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: A23K,A61P,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of making a livestock feed for piglets, the method comprising: forming a feed mixture by mixing feed nutrient components of at least carbohydrates and fats with water, alginate, a calcium component insoluble in water or a sequestrate to inhibit the calcium component from reacting with the alginate wherein the pH during mixing of the feed nutrient components is about 6.0 or greater; and once the feed mixture is formed, solubilizing the calcium component or removing the sequestrate's effect on the reactivity between the alginate and the calcium component such that a gel feed is formed comprising a gel matrix containing the entire feed mixture feed, wherein the gel matrix is formed without utilizing an external heat source, and wherein the gel feed includes the carbohydrates, fat and water in an amount sufficient for a required dietary carbohydrate, fat and water intake for the piglets.