Patent ID: 8993031
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
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 comprising 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, wherein the gel feed includes the carbohydrates and fat in an amount sufficient for a required dietary carbohydrate and fat intake for the piglets.