Propionibacterium P-63 for use in direct fed microbials for animal feeds
US6887489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/807
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A ruminant direct fed microbial composition of matter comprising an acidosis inhibiting effective amount of Propionibacterium P-63 is provided. Also disclosed is a process for reducing acidosis in ruminants or scours in swine by administration of the bacterium to the ruminant or swine. The microbial composition may be administered by itself, or combined with animal feed and/or lactic acid producing cultures.
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