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US 3,944,669 AGranted
Methods for controlling cannibalism and tail biting in pigs
AssigneePepro
InventorMaurice Pastre
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Abstract
Methods and compositions for controlling cannibalism and tail biting are disclosed containing 8-hydroxy quinoline as active material. They are particularly suitable for use in pigs.
Claims3
A method for controlling cannibalism and tail biting in pigs which comprises the step of applying, to the external surfaces of the pigs, a composition comprising an effective amount to prevent tail biting and cannibalism of an 8-hydroxy quinoline compound selected from the group consisting of at least one of 8-hydroxy quinoline;
- the double sulfate of potassium and 8-hydroxy quinoline;
- the neutral sulfate of 8-hydroxy quinoline;
- the salicylate, citrate, tartrate sorbate and cinnamate of 8-hydroxy quinoline;
- 5 nitro-8-hydroxy quinoline;
- 8-hydroxy quinoline sulfathiazole phthalate;
- 2-iodo-8-hydroxy quinoline-5-sulfonic acid and the 8-hydroxy quinolinate of bismuth, aluminum, copper or zinc.
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