Animal food and method
US7084175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23K20/158
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for increasing the reproductive performance of breeding populations of swine. The swine feed compositions of the present invention are animal feed blends including marine animal products such as a fish oil or fish meal products. Methods include administering to the female swine a biologically effective amount of the swine feed composition comprising marine animal products wherein the marine animal products contain omega-3 fatty acids or esters thereof that serve as a source of metabolites in the female swine, to improve reproductive performance of the female swine.
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