| 20110046224 | METHODS TO ACCELERATE MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT, DECREASE FAT DEPOSITS, AND ENHANCE FEEDING EFFICIENCY IN PIGS - A natural method to promote or enhance food efficiency and muscle/fat ratio in animals is described, particularly for pigs, through the administration of an effective amount of pure ferulic acid, substantially pure ferulic acid or ferulic acid formulations. Prepared food and formulations for animals are also described, which can increase muscular development in pigs, decreasing fat deposits or promoting or increasing animal growth or enhancing food efficiency in an animal. Effective amounts of pure ferulic acid or substantially pure ferulic acid use in said food preparations and formulations are described. | 02-24-2011 |