Method for improving body weight uniformity and increasing carcass yield in animals
US7579002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2317/11
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for improving animal body weight uniformity or for increasing animal carcass yield is disclosed. The method involves administering an agent to one or a group of animals wherein the agent can reduce bioavailability of a prostaglandin or leukotriene lipid precursor. In a preferred embodiment, the agent employed is an anti-PLA2 antibody.
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