ANIMAL HUSBANDRY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR

摘要

The present invention relates to a method and composition for animal husbandry comprising administering to livestock and other animals at least one composition selected from the group consisting of a caramel composition comprising a high content of fructose oligosaccharides, termed sucrose thermal oligosaccharides (STO), and a product comprising sucrose thermal kestoses. The growth of livestock and other animals may be greatly increased by administering STO caramel or sucrose thermal kestoses. The compositions alter specific microflora within the gastrointestinal tract to enhance the health of the animal by increasing the numbers of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, and decreasing the numbers of undesirable microorganisms.