摘要 |
The invention provides compositions and methods for preventing and treating osteochondrosis, lameness, and leg weakness by administration of supplemental boron and vitamin C containing compounds to animals and humans. The supplemental boron and vitamin C containing compounds are provided in animal feed compositions or as supplements for animal feed. Also provided by this invention are animal feed compositions that are supplemented with boron and vitamin C containing compounds and which have reduced phosphorus content. The invention also provides a method for decreasing the amount of phosphorus excreted by an animal, a method of increasing the efficiency of absorption of phosphorus by an animal, a method of reducing environmental phosphorus pollution by administering supplemental boron and vitamin C to the animal. The invention also provides a method of reducing pre-weaning mortality in an animal by feeding pregnant, nursing or lactating animals by administering supplemental boron and vitamin C containing compounds. |
申请人 |
U.S. BORAX INC.;JOHNSON, EDGAR, WAYNE, JR. |
发明人 |
JOHNSON, EDGAR, WAYNE, JR. |