Patent ID: 8518993
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: A23K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method for lowering the activity of endogenous flora in livestock, comprising: administering to said livestock as a feed additive a synergistic composition of bioavailable methionine, comprising: a) a bioavailable methionine compound, and b) at least one essential oil; wherein: the bioavailable methionine compound (i) is present at a concentration of 15 wt % to 85 wt % in the synergistic composition having general formula (I): in which R represents H or an isopropyl group and R′ represents —OH or —NH 2 ; and the at least one essential oil is present at a concentration of 15 wt % to 85 wt % in the synergistic composition; and the bioavailable methionine compound is in solution form and the essential oil is in solution form, and the bioavailable methionine compound in solution form and the essential oil in solution form are pre-mixed to form a pre-mixed solution prior to administration to the livestock; and the endogenous flora in livestock comprise