Heme supplement and method of using same
AssigneeThe Lauridsen Group Incorporated
InventorsLouis Russell, Joy M. Campbell, Francisco Javier Polo Pozo
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Abstract
A feed supplement is disclosed comprising heme purified from animal blood. Animals fed this supplement experience a significantly lower average daily gain and average daily feed intake when compared with feed supplemented with fishmeal or AP 301. Only the animals fed the heme supplement exhibit improved meat quality, including improved meat color and drip loss.
Claims33
A method of decreasing the average daily feed intake of animals comprising:
- administering to an animal a supplement comprising substantially purified heme, said heme containing at least 1800 ppm iron.
An animal feed supplement comprising:
- substantially purified heme, said heme comprising at least 1800 ppm iron.
An animal feed which is effective in decreasing the average daily feed intake of animals comprising:
- animal feed;
- and substantially purified heme.
A method of improving the meat quality of animals comprising:
- administering to an animal a supplement comprising substantially purified heme, said heme containing at least 1800 ppm iron.
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