Parenteral selenomethionine for production of selenium-rich foods
AssigneeAgResearch Limited
InventorsScott Oliver Knowles, Neville Donovan Grace
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Abstract
A formulation for parenteral administration which includes selenomethionine and at least one oil-based vehicle. The formulation is used for elevating the selenium levels in the blood, milk and/or meat of an animal. These products (i.e. milk and meat) and the formulation itself are used to meet the selenium nutritional requirement for growth and health in a selenium deficient animal.
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A veterinary formulation for injectable administration which includes:
- selenomethionine;
- and,
- at least one oil-based vehicle;
- characterised in that the formulation forms a depot on administration.
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A method of elevating the level of selenium in the blood of an animal or meeting the selenium nutritional requirement for growth and health in a deficient animal by injectable administration of a formulation which includes:
- selenomethionine;
- and,
- at least one oil-based vehicle;
- characterised in that the formulation forms a depot on administration.
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A method of elevating the level of selenium in the blood of an animal or meeting the selenium nutritional requirement for growth and health in a deficient animal by parenteral administration of a formulation which includes:
- selenomethionine;
- and,
- at least one oil-based vehicle;
- and,
- a suspending agent.
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A method of increasing the concentration of selenium in the milk and/or meat from an animal by comprising parenteral administration of a formulation which includes:
- selenomethionine;
- and,
- at least one oil-based vehicle.
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A formulation for parenteral administration which includes:
- selenomethionine;
- at least one oil-based vehicle;
- and,
- a suspending agent.
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