Patent ID: 9011838
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: A61K,A61P,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A method for reducing the numbers of pathogens and/or for enhancing feed efficiency in cattle, said method comprising: (a) administering to said cattle at least one lactic acid producing bacterium for at least 30 days, wherein said lactic acid producing bacterium is administered to said cattle at a dosage of between 1×10 (b) administering to said cattle at least one lactic acid producing bacterium for at least 20 days, wherein said lactic acid producing bacterium is administered to said cattle at a dosage of between 5×10 wherein step (a) precedes step (b), said step (a) being started 120-360 days prior to harvesting said cattle and continued to 20-60 days prior to harvesting, wherein the time period between end of step (a) and start of step (b) is from 0 to 10 days.