Method for inhibiting growth of methanogens

Details Method for inhibiting growth of methanogens Method for inhibiting growth of methanogens

1998-08-12

1999-11-16

Weddington, Kevin E.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...

514415, 514481, A61K 3140, A61K 31405, A61K 3127

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059859075

ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions for decreasing the production of methane in ruminant animals, thereby increasing feed utilization efficiency, are disclosed. The methods employ HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors to selectively inhibit the growth of methane-producing bacteria without significantly inhibiting the growth of non-methanogens.

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