Methods and compositions for reducing the environmental impact of animal waste

摘要

Methods for reducing the environmental impact of animal waste are described. In particular embodiments, the methods comprise administering to an animal an enzyme, such as alkaline phosphatase, that is effective to reduce the amount of a detrimental compound, such as ammonia or phosphorous, that is present in or released from animal waste. Also provided is a method for increasing phosphorus digestion in an animal. Compositions suitable for use in such methods are also described.

主权项

1. A method for reducing the environmental impact of animal waste, comprising orally administering to an animal a composition comprising an effective amount of an alkaline phosphatase of SEQ ID NO:1, or an alkaline phosphatase having at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:1, wherein said alkaline phosphatase comprises serine at position 102 and reduces the amount of one or more detrimental compounds present in or released from animal waste, and one or more orally acceptable carriers, thereby reducing the environmental impact of animal waste.