Use of a feed composition for reducing methane emission in ruminants, and/or to improve ruminant performance
US10154981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P60/22
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of reduction of methane emission in ruminants. Particularly, it relates to the use of a feed composition or a feed additive comprising at least one antibiotic and at least one organic molecule substituted at any position with at least one nitrooxy group for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of ruminants, and/or to improve the ruminant performance.
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