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US 6,303,158 B1Granted
Chromium as an animal feed supplement
AssigneeKemin Industries, Inc.
InventorsRichard L. Odgaard, John A. Greaves
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Abstract
Chromium, preferably in the form of chromium propionate, is used as an animal feed supplement. The addition of chromium to a diet containing a balanced level of dietary energy results in an increase in animal growth performance relative to the level of dietary energy and/or improved meat quality.
Claims8
A method for enhancing meat quality in animals, comprising, adding to a base diet, as an active ingredient, a substance including a source of chromium at a concentration which enhances meat quality of the animal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.