Animal feed with low phytic acid, oil burdened and protein laden grain
The present invention provides grain, seed, feed made from the grain or seed, pet food made from the grain, and food products made from the grain. The grain may be maize grain with the following characteristics: oil burdened, elevated protein content, and low phytate levels. The combination of oil burdened, protein laden, decreased phytate characteristics in grain makes a grain that provides more calories, protein and phosphorus and other nutrients to the feeding animal. Pet foods, and animal feeds and corn food products made of the present invention will provide increased nutrition because of the increased bioavailability of the components of the grain.
1. A feed comprising:
(a) a non-lethal, mutant maize seed having at least 5% by weight oil, at least 11% by weight protein, and at least a one third reduction in the phytic acid amount relative to wild-type maize seed; and
(b) at least one source of vitamins or minerals.
2. A feed comprising:
(a) a non-lethal, mutant maize seed having at least 5% by weight oil, at least 13% by weight protein, and at least a one half reduction in the phytic acid amount relative to wild-type maize seed; and
(b) at least one source of vitamins or minerals.
3. The feed of claim 1 , wherein the source comprises calcium, phosphorus, and salt.
4. The feed of claim 1 , wherein the source comprises vitamin A or vitamin D.
5. The feed of claim 1 , wherein the source comprises at least one vitamin selected from the group consisting of vitamin E, vitamin B 12 , riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin, and biotin.
6. The feed of claim 1 , wherein the source comprises at least one trace mineral selected from the group consisting of iron, copper, manganese, zinc, iodine, and selenium.
7. The feed of claim 1 , further comprising at least one feed additive selected from the group consisting of antibiotics, arsenicals, chemotherapeutics, flavoring, antioxidants, and plant extracts.
8. The feed of claim 1 , further comprising a lysine supplement.
9. The feed of claim 1 , further comprising a methionine supplement.
10. The feed of claim 1 , wherein said feed is formulated to meet dietary requirements of swine.
11. The feed of claim 1 , wherein said feed is formulated to meet dietary requirements of poultry.