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Compositions and methods for enhancing mineral levels in animals with reduced environmental impact

  • US 20070269495A1
  • Filed: 05/18/2006
  • Published: 11/22/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of enhancing a mineral level in an animal with reduced environmental impact, comprising orally administering a metal amino acid chelate to an animal, wherein the amino acid to metal molar ratio of the metal amino acid chelate is from about 1:

  • 1 to 4;

    1, said metal contributing to a mineral level within the blood and tissues of the animal that is effective for stimulating growth of the animal to a greater degree than would be realized by administering the same amount of metal in the form of an inorganic metal salt, wherein the amount of the metal excreted in the feces of the animal is less than would be present when administering the same amount of metal in the form of the inorganic metal salt.

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