Method of raising meat producing animals to increase lean...

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CA 2050572

A method is provided for raising meat producing domestic animals to increase lean tissue development and improve meat quality, .beta.-hydroxy-.beta.-methylbutyric acid or an edible salt thereof (HMB) is administered to the animals in an effective amount for a sufficient length of time to obtain a substantial increase in lean tissue weight. Feed compositions for use in practicing the method are also provided. The method and feed compositions are particularly adapted for use with ruminants, including beef cattle and lambs, since HMB is not subject to appreciable rumen destruction. The method can also be practiced with other domestic animals, including chickens, and turkeys.

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé d'élevage d'animaux domestiques producteurs de viande en vue d'augmenter le développement des tissus maigres et en vue d'améliorer la qualité de la viande. De l'acide beta-hydroxy-beta-méthylbutyrique ou un sel comestible de cet acide (HMB) est administré à l'animal en quantité efficace pendant une période suffisante pour obtenir un accroissement sensible en poids des tissus maigres. Des compositions de fourrage permettant la réalisation de ce procédé sont également décrites. Ce procédé et ces compositions de fourrage sont particulièrement adaptées pour s'appliquer aux ruminants, y compris boeufs et agneaux, dès lors que l'acide HMB n'est pas sujet à une destruction notable dans le rumen. Ce procédé peut également s'appliquer à d'autres animaux domestiques, tels que poulets et dindes.

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