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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2018
Elanco Us Inc., Greenfield, IN (US);
David M. Anderson, Rockville, MD (US);
Sergey Podkovyrov, Gaithersburg, MD (US);
Yuefang Huang, Highland, MD (US);
Kurt Schuster, Salisbury, MD (US);
Jon Edward Ferrel, Frankfort, IN (US);
Elanco US Inc., Greenfield, IN (US);
Abstract
Methods for reducing the environmental impact of animal waste are described. In particular embodiments, the methods comprise administering to an animal an enzyme, such as alkaline phosphatase, that is effective to reduce the amount of a detrimental compound, such as ammonia or phosphorous, that is present in or released from animal waste. Also provided is a method for increasing phosphorus digestion in an animal. Compositions suitable for use in such methods are also described.