Title: Semi-solid fermentation of straw

Abstract: The digestibility and protein content of straw is enhanced by treating it with dilute acid, ammoniating the acid-treated straw, and fermenting it with a yeast such as Candida utilis. The so-treated straw is useful as a feed for ruminants and other animals.

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Inventors: Han, Youn W. (Corvallis, OR, US)
Anderson, Arthur W. (Corvallis, OR, US)

Application Number: 539552
Filing Date: 1975-01-08
Publication_date: 1976-02-10
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 426/53 426/69, 426/807
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US Patent Ref:

1807067	May, 1931	Mabee	426/53.
3251716	May, 1966	Porter	426/373.
3616222	Oct, 1971	Dasinger	195/33.
3751338	Aug, 1973	Farris	195/82.
3769170	Oct, 1973	Kondo	195/82.

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Primary Examiner: Monacell, A. Louis
Assistant Examiner: Penland, R. B.
Attorney: Silverstein; M. Howard, Takacs; W., Hensley; Max D.