PALM-BASED ANIMAL FEED
First Claim
1. An animal feed made from palm fronds, the animal feed comprising:
- a processed palm frond component;
a palm fruit component; and
a nutritional additive;
wherein the palm fruit component and the nutritional additive have a ratio by weight between 5;
1 and 7;
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Abstract
Animal feed formed with a base of palm fronds and combined with palm fruit, such as dates, is a sustainable and affordable feed product that can be developed in hot climates. Palm fronds with a desired moisture content are shredded, chopped, and/or ground, and mixed with palm fruit. Additives such as urea can increase the nutritional content. Feeds with palm fronds, palm fruit, and/or additives can serve as a base feed for other components. Palm fronds can also serve as a base feed for other components. Animal feeds with a variety of bases can have palm fruit added. Animal feeds with a variety of bases, including palm fronds, can include a variety of other components added.
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20 Claims
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1. An animal feed made from palm fronds, the animal feed comprising:
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a processed palm frond component; a palm fruit component; and a nutritional additive; wherein the palm fruit component and the nutritional additive have a ratio by weight between 5;
1 and 7;
1. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of making an animal feed from palm fronds, the method comprising;
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collecting palm fronds; shredding, chopping, or grinding the palm fronds; combining a palm fruit component and a nutritional additive to the palm fronds, wherein the palm fruit component and the nutritional additive component have a ratio by weight between 5;
1 and 7;
1. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20)
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19. An animal feed made from palm fronds, the animal feed comprising:
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a processed palm frond component; a palm fruit component; and a nutritional additive; wherein the animal feed has a nutritional content of between about 5% and about 30% crude protein, between about 2% and about 8% crude fat, and between about 15% and about 45% crude fiber.
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