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Method for reducing body fat accumulation in livestock or poultry

US6251422A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1997
Grant dateJun 26, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23K20/147
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A feed composition for animals (livestock, poultry, fish or pet) which contains poly-.gamma.-glutamic acid (and/or degradated product thereof) and, a method for reducing body fat acumulation in animals which comprises feeding animals with a feed composition containing poly-.gamma.-glutamic acid.

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