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Selective feeding of starch to increase meat, egg production or feed conversion in poultry

US8603551B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2010
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23K20/163
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention includes a method for improving meat, or egg production, or improving feed efficiency in poultry. An amount of GI digestible starch component in relation to the dry matter of a feed is manipulated to within defined levels or ranges, where meat, or egg production or feed conversion are optimized.

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