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Formulation for treating silage containing .beta.-1,4-xylanase and .beta.-1,3-xylosidase but essentially free of .beta.-1,4-glucanase and .beta.-1,4-cellobiohydrolase, and one or more lactic acid-producing bacteria

US5432074A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1993
Grant dateJul 11, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y402/0201
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A formulation consisting essentially of -1,4-xylanase and -1,3-xylosidase, but essentially free of -1,4-glucanase and -1,4-cellobiohydrolase and on or more lactic acid-producing bacteria is disclosed. The formulation can be used in a silage composition to stabilize silage from cereal and other crops and to enhance its nutritive value and digestibility in a ruminant or other animal.

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