Flavouring Mixture for Animal Feed Using Composite Esters Ketones Aldehydes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current flavouring compositions for animal feed, particularly for young livestock during the lactating period, fail to effectively stimulate solid feed intake and improve growth rate, body weight, and reduce mortality in piglets and cattle, despite efforts to enhance feed acceptance and performance.
Innovation Solution
A flavouring mixture comprising specific combinations of esters, ketones, and aldehydes, such as ethyl acetate, methyl butanoate, 2-butanone, pentanal, and hexanal, is used as an additive in animal feed to enhance palatability and performance, with the mixture being formulated in both liquid and solid forms for convenient distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If commercial flavours or single-flavour additives are added to creep feed, then feed acceptance is improved, but pre-weaning performance and growth rate are not significantly improved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining multiple flavour compounds (esters, ketones, aldehydes) in specific proportions to create a synergistic flavouring composition. This composite approach addresses the limitation of single flavours by integrating multiple chemical components that work together to simultaneously improve feed acceptance and pre-weaning performance, as evidenced by the specific formula containing ethyl butyrate, isoamyl acetate, vanillin, and other compounds in defined ratios
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the concentration and proportion of each flavour compound in the composition. The specific parameters including ester content (20-40%), ketone content (10-30%), and aldehyde content (10-30%) are carefully controlled to achieve the desired dual effect of improved feed acceptance and enhanced pre-weaning performance, moving beyond simple flavour addition to precise compositional optimization
2Ease of operation
If multiple flavours are added to creep feed, then diet acceptance is improved, but the complexity of the flavouring composition increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the flavouring composition into distinct functional groups (esters, ketones, aldehydes) with specific compounds within each group. This structured segmentation allows for systematic management of the multiple flavours, organizing them into categories with defined roles, thereby reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining the benefits of multiple flavour components
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by establishing specific concentration ranges and proportion limits for each flavour group (esters: 20-40%, ketones: 10-30%, aldehydes: 10-30%). These parameter constraints simplify the complexity by providing clear guidelines for formulation, making the multi-flavour composition more manageable and reproducible while still achieving improved diet acceptance
3Quantity of substance
If flavour additives are used to stimulate feed consumption, then feed intake increases, but mortality reduction and growth rate improvement are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by formulating a multi-component flavouring composition that combines esters, ketones, and aldehydes in specific proportions. This composite approach goes beyond simple flavour stimulation to create a synergistic effect that simultaneously increases feed intake and reduces mortality, with the specific combination of compounds (ethyl butyrate, isoamyl acetate, vanillin, etc.) working together to achieve both objectives more effectively than single flavours
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the concentration and proportion of each flavour compound to achieve dual benefits. The specific parameters including overall flavouring content (0.1-5% of feed weight) and individual compound ratios are carefully controlled to not only stimulate feed consumption but also improve survival rates and growth performance, transforming the flavour additive from a simple appetite stimulant to a comprehensive performance enhancer
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a flavour composition for animal feed comprising a mixture of esters, ketones and aldehydes. The invention also relates to liquid and solid flavouring compositions containing this flavouring mixture, to an animal feed containing this flavouring mixture and to its use as an additive for creep feed diets, especially for suckling swine and cattle.