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Methods of feeding animals

US7951408B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2006
Grant dateMay 31, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/807
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for improved ruminant diets are disclosed. The invention relates to the use of metal ion/metal ion salts in ruminant feed, at levels from about 0.25 to about 1 g/kg dry matter, in any ruminant diet, for improvement of bypass protein content, as well as to influence the rate of rumen starch digestion and the flow of starch to the duodenum.

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