Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Enzyme – proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for... – Hydrolase
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Marx, Irene (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Enzyme , proenzyme; compositions thereof; process for...
Hydrolase
C424S094640
Reexamination Certificate
active
07915024
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods of improving growth performance, improving the efficiency of feed utilization, increasing feed digestibility, and decreasing mortality of immature and developing animals receiving animal feed. Methods of producing a crude keratinase enzyme extract and animal feed supplements for achieving the same are also provided.
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Odetallah, Nasser Hussein, “Dieta
Odetallah Nasser
Shih Jason C. H.
Marx Irene
Myers Bigel & Sibley Sajovec, PA
North Carolina State University
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