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Composition and method to improve quality and yield of meat products

US7704515B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2003
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/805
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method to increase the hot carcass weight of a meat-producing animal. The method orally administers Vitamin C to a meat-producing animal between about 2 and about 48 hours prior to harvest. The animal is then harvested and a hot carcass is prepared from that harvested animal.

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