MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621121601 A) filed by Maharashtra Animal And Fishery Sciences University Mafsu, Nagpur on October 10, 2026, for Controlled Fermentation Process For Senna Tora Based Livestock Feed.
Inventors include Dr. S. A. Amrutkar; Dr. K. Y. Deshpande; Dr. M. M. Vaidya; Dr. G. J. Panchbhai; Dr. M. R. Wade; Dr. S. D. Dighe; and Dr. V. B. Dongre.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: Title of the invention: Controlled fermentation process for senna tora-based livestock feed The invention relates to a controlled fermentation process for converting Senna tora biomass into a preserved livestock feed material with potential applications in the livestock feed and fodder conservation industries. The process comprises harvesting pre-flowering Senna tora, shade-wilting the biomass for approximately 24 hours, chopping it into 2–4 cm pieces, incorporating wheat flour at approximately 4% by weight, and adding a lactic-acid bacterial inoculant comprising one or more of Lactobacillus buchneri, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. The treated biomass is compacted in an airtight container, such as a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bag, sealed under anaerobic conditions and fermented for approximately 45 days. The resulting silage is evaluated for fermentation quality and potential suitability for livestock feeding. Experimental results reported for the prepared silage include crude protein of 14.02% on a dry-matter basis and a pH of 4.43 ± 0.03. FIG. 1 is recommended for publication with the abstract.
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