Feed additive

Abstract

The invention concerns an agent containing a yeast derivative comprising 5'-nucleotides and / or peptides of at least 1000 daltons useful for preventing and / or treating cannibalism in wild animals, its preparation and its use.

Description

technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the prevention and / or treatment of cannibalism in domestic animals. Background technique

[0002] Today's modern industrial livestock breeders strive to produce maximum quantities of meat, milk and eggs quickly and cheaply in dense production areas. In some of these intensive factory farms, syndromes such as cannibalism have been observed. The term "cannibalism" as used here is not limited to situations where one animal eats another, which is actually very rare. As used herein, the term "cannibalism" refers to any incident in which one animal injures another animal by biting or pecking. Thus, the term "cannibalism" includes pecking sometimes observed on poultry farms and in laying hens and game birds, as well as tail-biting (tail and / or ear biting) sometimes seen on pig farms. injuries), and aggressive behavior in ruminants.

[0003] Cannibalism like this is detrimental to animal well-being and reduces production. ...