John L Cheek

US Patent:

20090226558, Sep 10, 2009

Filed:

Jan 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/363097

Inventors:

John H. Cheek - Blairsville GA, US
John J. Roberts - Blairsville GA, US

International Classification:

A23K 1/18
A23J 1/00

US Classification:

426 2, 426656

Abstract:

An animal feed additive product is based on a combination of four natural ingredients, propolis, ginger root, colostrums, and L-lysine, each of which has properties either effective against specific pathogens or which is known to be an immune system stimulant/enhancer. These components are currently in use individually in many animal and human health-related products. The initial formulations used in preliminary research described in the example used equal parts by weight of prepared, powdered ingredients. Formulations can be modified as needed to fit the needs of different poultry product applications. The research results showed a statistically significant increase in egg yield, weight gain and feed conversion efficiency. Although not significantly significant at the generally accepted 0.05 level, evidence of immune system stimulation showed a positive trend, increasing with additive strength increase.