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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2024
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2022
Applicant:
Timothy D. Cathey, Lincolnton, NC (US);
Inventor:
Timothy D. Cathey, Lincolnton, NC (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N 37/00 (2006.01); A01N 27/00 (2006.01); A01N 37/36 (2006.01); A01N 59/00 (2006.01); A01N 59/02 (2006.01); A01N 59/14 (2006.01); A01N 59/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N 37/36 (2013.01); A01N 27/00 (2013.01); A01N 59/00 (2013.01); A01N 59/02 (2013.01); A01N 59/14 (2013.01); A01N 59/20 (2013.01);
Abstract
Provided herein are compositions useful for improving conditions in animal housing. In some embodiments, the compositions may include, in combination: a) an organic acid; b) an organic terpene; and optionally, c) a strong mineral acid. In some embodiments, the composition has a pH of from 2 to 5, or from 2.5 to 4, or from 3 to 3.5. Also provided are processes for the control of ammonia and microbes in animal housing, which may include applying a composition as taught herein to at least a portion of the house, e.g., to the bedding of the house, whereby said applying steps result in the control of ammonia and/or microbes in the animal housing.