Patent ID: 7850989
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: A23K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method for treating or reducing the likelihood of dehydration in a neonatal bovine mammal, said method comprising the steps of: providing a physiological composition comprising a source of nutrients, said nutrients including in an effective amount to treat or reduce the likelihood of dehydration in said neonatal bovine mammal; administering to said neonatal bovine mammal said physiological composition wherein said source of nutrients comprises crude protein from a milk protein source and electrolytes, wherein said nutrients include dextrans having at least two different saccharides; and said dextrans including a majority of maltodextrins relative to any other saccharide therein; providing enough energy and protein to maintain a body weight and growth of said neonatal bovine mammal; wherein an amount of said dextrans is greater than an amount of any other of said nutrients.