Patent ID: 6458377
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: A23K,A61K

Abstract:
A calf feed composition comprising a substantially homogeneous aqueous suspension of, when expressed by weight per liter of solution:1) from 2 mg-16 mg of a composition comprising a) from 90 to 95% of crystalline monensin; b) from 0.1 to 2% of an antifoam agent comprising silicone powder; c) from 0.1 to 5% of a wetting agent comprising sodium lauryl sulfate; d) from 0.1 to 5% of a dispersal agent comprising colloidal anhydrous silica; and e) from 0.1 to 5% of a suspension agent comprising a galactomannan; said amounts expressed by weight with respect to the total weight of 1(a) through 1(e); and 2) from 5 g-30 g of a milk replacer composition; or 3) from 1 g-3 g of a milk extender composition; or 4) from 5 g-30 g of a milk replacer composition and from 1 g-3 g of a milk extender composition; in the absence of an organic solvent.