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This invention provides a dietary fatty acid salt product in granulated form which optionally contains one or more additional nutrient or medicament ingredients. The dietary product can function as a rumen bypass animal feed supplement, and permit a beneficial increase in the nutrient fat content of

This invention provides a dietary fatty acid salt product in granulated form which optionally contains one or more additional nutrient or medicament ingredients. The dietary product can function as a rumen bypass animal feed supplement, and permit a beneficial increase in the nutrient fat content of the feed. An important aspect of the invention is the encapsulation of the granules with a polymeric coating which functions as an impermeable barrier to one or more volatile organic compounds contained in the core matrix.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A dietary fatty acid salt product for ruminants consisting of encapsulated granules which comprise:(A) a core matrix comprising at least one C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid salt of calcium or magnesium alkaline earth metal; and(B) a polysaccharide, polyvinyl or polypeptide

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A dietary fatty acid salt product for ruminants consisting of encapsulated granules which comprise:(A) a core matrix comprising at least one C.sub.14 -C.sub.22 fatty acid salt of calcium or magnesium alkaline earth metal; and(B) a polysaccharide, polyvinyl or polypeptide polymeric coating in the form of a continuous film which is an impermeable barrier to volatile organic compounds contained in the core matrix; rein the encapsulated granules have an average particle size between about 100-5000 microns, and a polymeric coating thickness between about 5-50 microns.