Nasal administration of xylitol to a non-human mammal
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1. A method comprising administering xylitol to a non-human mammal.
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A method of reducing or preventing the occurrence of respiratory infections, and other ailments associated with close quartering of non-human mammals such as cattle, the ailments generally referred to as “shipping fever.” The methods may comprise administering xylitol, possibly in the form a water or saline based solution, to the non-human mammals in a mist form. The mist may be applied directly to the nostrils of the animal, or may be applied in the general vicinity of the animal, such that the solution is inhaled.
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- 1. A method comprising administering xylitol to a non-human mammal.
- 8. A method of reducing the occurrence of shipping fever in cattle comprising administering xylitol to the cattle.
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18. A method comprising:
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reducing an occurrence of shipping fever in cattle by;
administering a solution containing xylitol to the cattle. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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- 26. A method comprising reducing an occurrence of respiratory infection in cattle after close quartering of the cattle by administering a solution containing xylitol to the cattle.
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