Feeding livestock with low doses of algae to produce high levels of omega-3 in beef

MA40953AUndetermined Publication Date: 2017-08-30SMITH DONALD M
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Application Number
MA40953
Authority / Receiving Office
MA · MA
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2014-10-21
Filing Date
2015-10-21
Publication Date
2017-08-30
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for administering low doses of algae to cattle to increase the level of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), in commercial cattle feeding environments. The method for increasing omega-3 fatty acid levels in cattle involves feeding them approximately 0.05 to 0.8 pounds of algae per day.
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