Sticky soft gel for treating poultry

摘要

The present invention is directed to a composition, kit and method for delivering a soft flowable gel to a flock of poultry in barns, but can also be used in hatcheries or free range farms, for treating poultry with a therapeutic agent. The soft flowable gel comprises water, a gelling agent, a therapeutic agent and between about 0.05% and 0.15% xanthan gum.

主权项

1. A dry powder mixture comprising:
a) 2-5% w/w carboxymethyl cellulose; b) 2-6% w/w xanthan gum; c) 20-30% w/w maltodextrin or carrageenan; and d) 60-70% w/w maltodextrin or carrageenan; wherein when maltodextrin is present in an amount of 20-30% w/w, then carrageenan is present in an amount of 60-70% w/w, and when carrageenan is present in an amount of 20-30% w/w, then maltodextrin is present in an amount of 60-70% w/w; and wherein the dry powder mixture forms a sticky soft flowable gel in suspension in water.