18-08-2016 дата публикации
Номер: US20160235823A1
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Methods for reducing the environmental impact of animal waste are described. In particular embodiments, the methods comprise administering to an animal an enzyme, such as alkaline phosphatase, that is effective to reduce the amount of a detrimental compound, such as ammonia or phosphorous, that is present in or released from animal waste. Also provided is a method for increasing phosphorus digestion in an animal. Compositions suitable for use in such methods are also described. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said detrimental compound is ammonia or phosphorous.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said animal is a young animal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said animal is a chicken or turkey.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said animal is a swine.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme is administered during one or more of the starter phase claim 1 , the grower phase claim 1 , and/or the finisher phase.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme is formulated in animal feed or an animal feed additive.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein one or more additional active ingredients are administered to said animal.10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein said alkaline phosphatase has at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1.11. The composition of claim 9 , wherein said detrimental compound is ammonia or phosphorous.12. The composition of claim 9 , wherein said animal is a young animal.13. The composition of claim 9 , wherein said animal is a chicken or turkey.14. The composition of claim 9 , wherein said animal is a swine.15. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the enzyme is adapted to be administered during one or more of the starter phase claim 9 , the grower phase claim 9 , and/or the finisher phase.16. The composition of claim 9 , wherein said enzyme is formulated in animal feed or in an animal feed additive.17. The composition of claim 9 , wherein said composition comprises one or more additional active ingredients.18. A method for increasing ...
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