Encapsulated Weaning Supplement Composition for Post-Weaning Diarrhea
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weaning supplement compositions fail to effectively reduce diarrhea incidence and improve gut health and performance in weaning animals, particularly due to the lack of impact on intestinal integrity and immune response against pathogens like E. coli, and do not address respiratory diseases.
Innovation Solution
A weaning supplement composition comprising capsicum oleoresin, clove oil, and garlic oil, optionally with vegetable oil encapsulated in a fat or water-soluble carrier, formulated to enhance intestinal health, function, and structure, thereby reducing diarrhea and improving performance in weaning animals and human beings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If abruptly weaning animals from lactating mothers and introducing solid food early, then productivity and growth rate improve, but post-weaning diarrhea incidence increases and gut health deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by incorporating botanical feed supplements containing essential oils and oleoresins into the diet before and during the weaning process. These botanicals pre-condition the gut microbiome and establish protective mechanisms against pathogens like E. coli before the stress of weaning occurs, thereby preventing diarrhea while maintaining the benefits of early weaning
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses botanical feed supplements as an intermediary substance that mediates between the stress of abrupt weaning and the animal's gut health. The essential oils and oleoresins act as bioactive intermediaries that modulate the gut environment, suppress pathogenic bacteria, and maintain intestinal integrity during the transition period
2Object-affected harmful factors
If using conventional feed supplements to control diarrhea, then diarrhea incidence decreases, but intestinal integrity and gut health improvement are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by using standardized botanical extracts with specific concentrations of essential oils and oleoresins. The formulation includes precise ratios of capsicum oleoresin (0.1-5%), garlic oil (0.1-5%), and clove oil (0.1-5%), which collectively modify the gut environment parameters to simultaneously reduce diarrhea and improve intestinal integrity through synergistic anti-pathogenic and probiotic effects
3Reliability
If using encapsulated botanical extracts in feed, then gut health and performance improve, but the composition must be pellet-stable and 100% dust free
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies encapsulation technology where botanical extracts are enclosed in protective shells or matrices that prevent dust formation and ensure pellet stability. The encapsulated form maintains the bioactivity of essential oils and oleoresins while providing physical stability during feed processing and storage, preventing both dust generation and degradation of the active ingredients
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a fat encapsulated and/or water-soluble composition (weaning supplement composition), comprising standardized capsicum oleoresin, garlic and clove essential oils, that can be used as a supplement or additive in livestock, to help prevent diarrhoea, mortality, secondary infections 10 and performance loss, in weaning animals.