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Animal growth promotant and method of use for animal growth

US4504471A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1983
Grant dateMar 12, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a new animal growth promotant which comprises an acyl peptide or its non-toxic salt as an active ingredient. In addition, this invention also relates to a method for promoting the growth of animals, to a method of improving the rate of weight gain of animals, and to a method of improving the efficiency of feed utilization by animals which comprises administering orally the animal growth promotant and a suitable carrier or animal feed to animals.

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