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Methods and compositions for controlling microorganism populations in the digestive system of animals

US8043633B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2008
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is related to methods and compositions for controlling microorganism populations in the digestive system of an animal. In an embodiment, the invention is a composition for reducing the bacterial load in the digestive tract of an animal including a saponin containing composition and an anti-microbial agent. Other embodiments are included herein.

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