Antioxidant combinations for use in feed rations to increase milk production and milk fat

a technology of antioxidants and ruminant feed, which is applied in the field of combination of antioxidants for use in ruminant feed rations, can solve the problems of reducing nutritional value, reducing the value of fat, so as to increase the milk production and/or milk fat in ruminant animals
US20110172269A1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-07-14NOVUS INT INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
NOVUS INT INC
Publication Date
2011-07-14
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and / or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 807,152 filed on Jul. 12, 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention generally provides combinations of antioxidants for use in ruminant feed rations. The antioxidant combinations, when fed to ruminant animals, reduce the formation of free radicals in the diet, improve nutrient digestion, and optimize fermentation in the rumen of the animal. In addition, the present invention also provides methods for increasing milk production and / or milk fat, for improving the antioxidant status of the ruminant, and for reducing the negative rumen effect associated with feeding a non-inert fat source to a ruminant animal.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Fats are concentrated sources of energy, and their addition to the feed rations of cattle and other ruminants has become standard practice. Fats, however, are...

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