Feedstock for ruminants with controlled-release non-protein nitrogen
US6231895A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/807
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides a ruminant feedstock with a content of non-protein nitrogen supplement which yields a safe controlled-release generation of ammonia under rumen incubation conditions. In another embodiment, this invention provides a ruminant feedstock supplement for controlled-release of non-protein nitrogen which comprises urea particles encapsulated with a rumen-degradable polymeric coating.
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