ANIMAL FOODS INCLUDING BENEFICIAL VIRUSES, METHODS FOR PACKAGING AND STORAGE OF ANIMAL FOODS, AND METHODS FOR FEEDING ANIMALS

摘要

An animal food includes at least one type of beneficial virus (e.g., a bacteriophage, etc.) that controls or prevents proliferation of one or more undesirable microorganisms. An animal food of the present invention is formulated with the health of the animal for which it is formulated in mind. In addition, the animal food may be formulated to eliminate or control populations of one or more undesirable microorganisms as the animal food is stored or exposed to ambient conditions. Methods for manufacturing an animal food include mixing an animal food with a composition that includes at least one beneficial virus. Such a method may optionally include packaging the animal food. Methods for storing animal foods and for feeding animals are also disclosed.