Saponin and preservative compositions for reduction of protozoa
US8048458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P33/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is related to methods and compositions for reducing protozoa populations in animals. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for reducing protozoal populations including administering a first composition comprising an effective amount of saponins to the animal, and administering a second composition comprising an effective amount of a preservative to the animal. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for killing protozoa comprising contacting protozoa with a composition comprising an effective amount of saponins and an effective amount of ethoxyquin. Other embodiments are included herein.
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