US3794732A
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Ruminant feed utilization improvement
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1972-01-24
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-01-24
Abstract
Abstract Ruminant animals having a developed rumen function convert their feed more efficiently to energy when orally treated with an antibiotic chosen from among A204, X537A, dianemycin, monensin, nigericin, and X206 and their physiologically acceptable salts and esters.
Inventors
- 👤 A Raun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:06
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23K; A23K20/00; A23K20/10; A23K20/195
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
11 words
A method of claim 1 wherein the ruminant animals are cattle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method of claim 1 in which the ruminant animals are sheep.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method of claim 1 in which the compound is administered at a rate of from about 0.05 mg./kg./day to about 5 mg./kg./day.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method of claim 1 in which the compound is administered at a rate of from about 0.1 mg./kg./day to about 2.5 mg./kg./day.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method of claim 5 in which the ruminant animals are cattle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method of claim 5 in which the ruminant animals are sheep.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
NL7012108A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |