Patent ID: 6391331
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: A23K,A61K

Abstract:
A method of enhancing carcass quality in cattle, comprising (a) directly feeding seaweed supplement to cattle in a feedlot in a carcass quality improving amount ranging from 0.01 to 5% by weight of diet for 5 to 40 days thereby to cause carcass quality improvement as manifested by quality grade increase of at least one grade level, marbling score increase of at least 20, ribeye area increase of at least 0.1 square inch, and yield grade decrease of at least 0.02, in meat obtained on slaughter of the cattle compared to where seaweed supplement is not fed; (b) slaughtering the cattle; and (c) determining at least one of quality grade, marbling score, ribeye area and yield grade.