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Method of improving animal tissue quality by supplementing the animal diet with oleic acid and selected tocols

US8563602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2012
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P21/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel method for improving the meat quality of an animal is provided. The method comprises feeding the animal a diet supplemented with oleic acid and selected tocols in amounts effective to improve the meat quality. The method may be practiced on non-ruminants and ruminants.

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