The invention provides for methods of characterizing animal performance based on the microbial profile of an animal. The invention also provides for methods of monitoring the effect of a feed or feed additive regimen on the microbial profile of one or more animals. The invention further provides for method of managing an animal growing or processing operation. Articles of manufacture are provided that can be used to evaluate the microbial profile of a biological sample, and systems and software are also provided for determining a microbial profile index from microbial profile information.
申请公布号
WO2004050835(A2)
申请公布日期
2004.06.17
申请号
WO2003US37816
申请日期
2003.11.25
申请人
CARGILL, INCORPORATED;JONES, ALISON, M.;ROBEY, WADE, W.