Pellets containing active ingredients protected against degradation in the rumen of ruminants
US6306427A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/2081
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a composition, in pellet form, useful for the nutritional and/or medicinal supplementation of ruminants and a method for admixing the pellets with foodstuff. The pellet contains granules of one or more active ingredients/principles protected against degradation in toe rumen and one or more binding agents capable of being solubilized, crosslinked or melted. Optionally, the pellet may also contain an unprotected active ingredient for release in the rumen. The pellet may further contain a disintegrating agent and/or filler.
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