Compositions and methods for mitigating dietary sulfur in animals
US9826761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23K20/30
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is related to compositions including sulfide binding agents and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes a composition including saponins, and a sulfide binding agent, the sulfide binding agent comprising a metal containing compound. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of processing animal feed including contacting an animal feed material with a composition, the composition comprising a sulfide binding agent, the sulfide binding agent comprising a metal containing compound. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of treating animals for dietary sulfur overload including administering to an animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a sulfide binding agent, the sulfide binding agent comprising a metal containing compound. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for reducing ruminal sulfide concentrations including administering to an animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a sulfide binding agent, the sulfide binding agent comprising a metal containing compound. Other embodiments are included herein.
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