Methods and compositions for maintaining or enhancing feeding characteristics in post-receiving stressed animals
US7641920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K36/896
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for maintaining or enhancing feeding characteristics of post-receiving stressed animals using a saponin composition. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for increasing feed intake of an animal after a post-receiving stressful event comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising saponins to the animal. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for increasing weight gain of an animal after a post-receiving stressful event comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising saponins to the animal.
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