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Combination of thiopeptin and other related sulfur-containing cyclic polypeptide antibiotics with rumen-active diimides to improve ruminant feed efficiency

US4393046A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1981
Grant dateJul 12, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23K20/137
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Combinations of thiopeptin or one of its analogs with a pyromellitic diimide are shown to synergistically increase the feed efficiency of economically important ruminant animals, especially cattle, sheep, and goats.

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