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Enzyme feed additive and animal feed including it

US8715647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2005
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Y302/01091
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The use is provided composition as a feed additive which comprises one or more endoglucanases, and 0-20% by weight, based upon the content of cellulase proteins in the composition, of a cellobiohydrolase. The endoglycanases may be one or more of EGI, EGII, EGIII and any functionally active derivative of any thereof. Such endoglucanases may be obtained from a genetically modified strain of the fungus Trichoderma. Also provided is an enzyme-based feed additive which comprises EGI and/or EGII which lack the cellulose binding domain, and 0-20% by weight, based upon the content of cellulase proteins in the additive, of a cellobiohydrolase. A further enzyme-based feed additive is provided which comprises a cereal-based carrier, one or more endoglucanases, and 0-20% by weight, based upon the content of cellulase proteins in the additive, of a cellobiohydrolase.

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