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Animal growth promotion

US5162337A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 1990
Grant dateNov 10, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/565
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Female prenatal, neonatal and postnatal animals are treated with compositions containing steroid biosynthesis inhibitors or antagonists which prevents the conversion of androgens to estrogens. The compositions are useful for improving growth and feed efficiency.

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