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Methods and compositions for increasing milk production in animals

US7544376B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2005
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K36/896
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is related to methods and compositions for increasing milk production in animals using a saponin containing composition. In an embodiment, the invention is a method for increasing milk production of an animal comprising administering an initiation dose of a saponin-containing composition to the animal within five days before or after the time of freshening of the animal, and administering a plurality of maintenance doses of the saponin-containing composition to the animal.

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