Method for supplying bioavailable methionine to a cow
View Patent ↗The present invention relates to a method for supplying bioavailable methionine to a cow which comprises supplying to the cow an ester of methionine or methionine amide and/or an ester of the hydroxy analogue of methionine or a salt thereof.
1. A method for supplying bioavailable methionine to a dairy cow, which comprises administering to the cow the isopropyl ester of methionine.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the isopropyl ester of methionine is administered to the cow by feeding to the cow a feed containing the isopropyl ester of methionine.
3. A method of improving milk obtained from a dairy cow, which comprises supplying to the cow the isopropyl ester of methionine.
4. A method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the improvement in the milk comprises increased protein content in the milk.
5. A method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the improvement in the milk comprises increased fat content in the milk.
6. A method of improving the condition of a cow, which comprises supplying to the cow the isopropyl ester of methionine.
7. A method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the improvement in condition of the cow comprises improved fertility.
8. A method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the improvement in condition of the cow comprises improved liver function.
9. A method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the improvement in condition of the cow comprises an increase in energy.