COMPOSITIONS OF ABSCISIC ACID FOR ANIMAL HEALTH
The invention relates to compositions comprising abscisic acid, and/or salts, derivatives and analogs thereof, and methods of using the same for improving the health and offspring mortality of animals.
1 . A method of increasing immunological function comprising administering to an animal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of ABA.
2 . The method of claim 1 whereby the immune function is increased by reducing the size of the spleen of the animals as a result of the administration of ABA.
3 . A method of increasing post-natal weight gain comprising administering to an animal in need thereof, or lactating parent of an animal in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of ABA.
4 . A method of increasing post-natal survival rates of offspring comprising administering to a parent animal or offspring a therapeutically effective amount of ABA.
5 . A method of increasing the number of offspring per litter comprising administering to a parent animal a therapeutically effective amount of ABA.