Patent ID: 8404714
Filing Date: 2013-03-26
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method for increasing milk yield and milk efficiency in an animal, the method comprising feeding to the animal as a part of its feed ration a combination comprising at least one antioxidant chosen from 6-ethoxy-1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline, tertiary butyl hydroquinone, butylated hydroxyanisole, and butylated hydroxytoluene; a hydroxy analog of methionine; and at least one organic trace mineral, the organic trace mineral comprising a metal chelate or a metal salt, the metal chelate or metal salt comprising at least one metal ion and at least one ligand, the ligand comprising a compound comprising Formula (III): wherein: R R n is an integer from 0 to 2; wherein feeding the combination to the animal increases milk yield and milk efficiency without an increase in the animal's dry matter intake compared to feeding the animal a feed ration not containing the combination.