AU2018236903B2 - Animal Feed Supplement - Google Patents
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An animal feed supplement comprising salt, copper and sulphur.
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ANIMAL FEED SUPPLEMENT
TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an animal feed supplement. In particular, the present invention relates to a livestock feed supplement that may reduce or eliminate the occurrence of one or more diseases, bacterial infections and/or parasites in the livestock.
BACKGROUND ART [0002] Livestock animals, such as cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and the like, can suffer from a range of diseases or disorders caused by parasites, bacteria or viruses. These diseases or disorders not only cause discomfort or pain to the animal, but can also adversely affect the productivity or value of the animal (for instance, in the case of dairy cattle) or can result in the death of the animal.
[0003] Traditionally, many livestock diseases or disorders have been prevented through the use of chemicals, such as by spraying chemicals to reduce or eliminate parasites, using dips or similar chemicals to treat animals and so on.
[0004] In many cases, these chemical treatments are of limited effect, with some infections (such as parasitic infections) requiring regular treatment in order to prevent their recurrence. Not only is the use of such chemical treatments expensive, but it also represents a potential health hazard to people and animals, as well as having potentially detrimental effects on the environment.
[0005] Thus, there would be an advantage if it were possible to provide a supplement that not only lessened, reduced or eliminated livestock diseases or disorders, but was also environmentally-friendly and less hazardous to people and animals.
[0006] It will be clearly understood that, if a prior art publication is referred to herein, this reference does not constitute an admission that the publication forms part of the common general knowledge in the art in Australia or in any other country.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION [0007] The present invention is directed to an animal feed supplement which may at least partially overcome at least one of the abovementioned disadvantages or provide the consumer with a useful or commercial choice.
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 [0008] With the foregoing in view, the present invention in a first aspect, resides broadly in an animal feed supplement comprising salt, copper and sulphur.
[0009] The animal feed supplement may be provided in any suitable form. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided in a form that is adapted to provide a feed supplement for a plurality of animals (or a single animal on a plurality of occasions). Alternatively, the animal feed supplement may be provided in a form that is adapted to provide a single portion or dose of a feed supplement to a single animal.
[0010] The animal feed supplement may be provided in solid form. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided in the form of a solid block. In embodiments of the invention in which the animal feed supplement is adapted to provide a feed supplement for a plurality of animals, the solid block may be relatively large and may be located on the ground, or mounted off the ground (such as on a post, fence or the like). In this way, the plurality of animals may use the solid block over a period of time in a similar manner to a salt lick or mineral lick. Alternatively, the animal feed supplement may be provided in the form of relatively small solid blocks (such as in the form of a tablet or the like).
[0011] In other embodiments of the invention, the animal feed supplement may be provided in liquid form. The animal feed supplement may be in the form of a liquid, a suspension (including a colloidal suspension) or a solution. Thus, in these embodiments of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise solid particles dissolved or suspended in a liquid.
[0012] In a particular embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may be dissolved in a liquid, such as, but not limited to, water. In this way, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal through, for instance, its drinking water.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may be provided in the form of a bulk solid, and particularly a dry, bulk solid. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided in powdered or particulate form. The animal feed supplement may be formed as a homogenous bulk solid, or may be formed from two or more bulk solids mixed together or otherwise combined to form the animal feed supplement.
[0014] In embodiments of the invention in which the animal feed supplement comprises a bulk solid, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal in any suitable manner. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be spread or piled on the ground, may be placed in a container, such as a trough or the like, or may be mixed with animal feed.
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 [0015] Thus, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal via ingestion. Alternatively, however, the animal feed supplement may be injected into the animal, provided in suppository form or the like, or a combination thereof.
[0016] As previously stated, the animal feed supplement comprises salt, copper and sulphur. The salt, copper and sulphur may be provided in any suitable form and in any suitable quantity in the animal feed supplement. Preferably, however, salt may be present in an amount of greater than 50% w/w of the animal feed supplement. More preferably, salt may be present in an amount of greater than 60% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Yet more preferably, salt may be present in an amount of between about 70% w/w and about 90% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Still more preferably, salt may be present in an amount of between about 77% w/w and about 85% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Most preferably, salt may be present in an amount of about 82% w/w of the animal feed supplement.
[0017] It will be understood that any suitable type of salt (such as rock salt or sea salt) may be used in the animal feed supplement. Preferably, however, the salt is a non-iodised salt. More preferably, the salt comprises sodium chloride (with possible trace impurities), meaning that it is preferred that the salt comprises sea salt.
[0018] The grains of salt may be of any suitable size. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, however, the grains of salt in the animal feed supplement may be relatively fine. Preferably, the grain size of the salt is not more than 5mm. More preferably, the grain size of the salt is not more than 4mm. Yet more preferably, the grain size of the salt is not more than 3mm. Most preferably, the grain size of the salt is about 2mm.
[0019] In a most preferred embodiment of the invention, the salt may be flossy salt.
[0020] Sulphur may be present in the animal feed supplement in an amount of between about 5% w/w and about 25% w/w of the animal feed supplement. More preferably, sulphur may be present in an amount of between about 12% w/w and about 20% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Yet more preferably, sulphur may be present in an amount of between about 14% w/w and about 18% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Most preferably, sulphur may be present in an amount of between about 16% w/w and about 17% w/w of the animal feed supplement.
[0021] Sulphur may be present in any suitable form in the animal feed supplement. For instance, the sulphur may be present as an impurity in the salt, may be present in a compound
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 with the copper, may be present as elemental sulphur, or may be present in a combination of at least two of the foregoing.
[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, sulphur is present in the animal feed supplement as both elemental sulphur and in a copper-sulphur compound. Any suitable ratio of sulphur present as elemental sulphur to sulphur present in a copper-sulphur compound may be used, although in a preferred embodiment of the invention the ratio of sulphur present as elemental sulphur to sulphur present in a copper-sulphur compound may be between about 90:10 and about 99:1. More preferably, the ratio of sulphur present as elemental sulphur to sulphur present in a copper-sulphur compound may be between about 95:5 and about 99:1. Most preferably, the ratio of sulphur present as elemental sulphur to sulphur present in a coppersulphur compound may be between about 97:3 and about 99:1.
[0023] Any suitable copper-sulphur compound may be present in the animal feed supplement. Preferably, however, the copper-sulphur compound may be an ionic compound, such as, but not limited to, copper sulphates, copper sulphides, copper sulphites or the like, or any suitable combination thereof. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the coppersulphide compound may be copper (II) sulphate (CuSOQ.
[0024] Copper may be present in the animal feed supplement in an amount of less than about
10% w/w of the animal feed supplement. More preferably, copper may be present in an amount of less than about 5% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Yet more preferably, copper may be present in an amount of less than about 3% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Most preferably, copper may be present in an amount of between about 0.5% w/w and about 1% w/w of the animal feed supplement.
[0025] It is envisaged that copper could be present in the animal feed supplement in any suitable form. Preferably, however, copper is not present in its elemental form, but is instead present as one or more copper-containing compounds. Preferably, the copper-containing compounds comprise one or more ionic compounds. The ionic compounds may be of any suitable form, such as, but not limited to, one or more copper oxides copper sulphides, copper sulphites, copper sulphates, copper fluorides, copper iodides, copper bromides, copper selenides or the like. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the copper-containing compounds comprises at least copper (II) sulphate (CuSCfr).
[0026] The animal feed supplement may be used with any suitable animal. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement is used in connection with one or more mammals. While it
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 is envisaged that the animal feed supplement could be used in connection with wild animals or domestic pets such as cats and dogs, it is preferred that the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with livestock such as, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, deer, donkeys, horses, water buffalo or the like. Most preferably, the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with cattle.
[0027] In a second aspect, the invention resides broadly in an animal feed supplement consisting of elemental sulphur, copper sulphate and salt.
[0028] Although the animal feed supplement has been described as “consisting of’ elemental sulphur, copper sulphate and salt, it will be understood that each component of the animal feed supplement may include one or more trace impurities.
[0029] The animal feed supplement may be provided in any suitable form. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided in a form that is adapted to provide a feed supplement for a plurality of animals (or a single animal on a plurality of occasions). Alternatively, the animal feed supplement may be provided in a form that is adapted to provide a single portion or dose of a feed supplement to a single animal.
[0030] The animal feed supplement may be provided in solid form. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided in the form of a solid block. In embodiments of the invention in which the animal feed supplement is adapted to provide a feed supplement for a plurality of animals, the solid block may be relatively large and may be located on the ground, or mounted off the ground (such as on a post, fence or the like). In this way, the plurality of animals may use the solid block over a period of time in a similar manner to a salt lick or mineral lick. Alternatively, the animal feed supplement may be provided in the form of relatively small solid blocks (such as in the form of a tablet or the like).
[0031] In other embodiments of the invention, the animal feed supplement may be provided in liquid form. The animal feed supplement may be in the form of a liquid, a suspension (including a colloidal suspension) or a solution. Thus, in these embodiments of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise solid particles dissolved or suspended in a liquid.
[0032] In a particular embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may be dissolved in a liquid, such as, but not limited to, water. In this way, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal through, for instance, its drinking water.
[0033] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may be
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 provided in the form of a bulk solid, and particularly a dry, bulk solid. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided in powdered or particulate form. The animal feed supplement may be formed as a homogenous bulk solid, or may be formed from two or more bulk solids mixed together or otherwise combined to form the animal feed supplement.
[0034] In embodiments of the invention in which the animal feed supplement comprises a bulk solid, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal in any suitable manner. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be spread or piled on the ground, may be placed in a container, such as a trough or the like, or may be mixed with animal feed.
[0035] Thus, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal via ingestion. Alternatively, however, the animal feed supplement may be injected into the animal, provided in suppository form or the like, or a combination thereof.
[0036] As previously stated, the animal feed supplement consists of salt, copper sulphate and elemental sulphur. The salt, copper sulphate and elemental sulphur may be provided in any suitable form and in any suitable quantity in the animal feed supplement. Preferably, however, salt may be present in an amount of greater than 50% w/w of the animal feed supplement. More preferably, salt may be present in an amount of greater than 60% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Yet more preferably, salt may be present in an amount of between about 70% w/w and about 90% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Still more preferably, salt may be present in an amount of between about 77% w/w and about 85% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Most preferably, salt may be present in an amount of about 82% w/w of the animal feed supplement.
[0037] It will be understood that any suitable type of salt (such as rock salt or sea salt) may be used in the animal feed supplement. Preferably, however, the salt is a non-iodised salt. More preferably, the salt comprises sodium chloride (with possible trace impurities), meaning that it is preferred that the salt comprises sea salt.
[0038] The grains of salt may be of any suitable size. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, however, the grains of salt in the animal feed supplement may be relatively fine. Preferably, the grain size of the salt is not more than 5mm. More preferably, the grain size of the salt is not more than 4mm. Yet more preferably, the grain size of the salt is not more than 3mm. Most preferably, the grain size of the salt is about 2mm.
[0039] In a most preferred embodiment of the invention, the salt may be flossy salt.
[0040] The elemental sulphur may be present in the animal feed supplement in an amount of
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 between about 5% w/w and about 25% w/w of the animal feed supplement. More preferably, the elemental sulphur may be present in an amount of between about 12% w/w and about 20% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Yet more preferably, the elemental sulphur may be present in an amount of between about 14% w/w and about 18% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Most preferably, the elemental sulphur may be present in an amount of between about 16% w/w and about 17% w/w of the animal feed supplement.
[0041] Copper sulphate may be present in the animal feed supplement in an amount of less than about 10% w/w of the animal feed supplement. More preferably, copper sulphate may be present in an amount of less than about 5% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Yet more preferably, copper sulphate may be present in an amount of less than about 3% w/w of the animal feed supplement. Most preferably, copper sulphate may be present in an amount of between about 1.0% w/w and about 2.0% w/w of the animal feed supplement.
[0042] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the copper sulphate comprises copper (II) sulphate (CuSCL).
[0043] The animal feed supplement may be used with any suitable animal. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement is used in connection with one or more mammals. While it is envisaged that the animal feed supplement could be used in connection with wild animals or domestic pets such as cats and dogs, it is preferred that the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with livestock such as, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, deer, donkeys, horses, water buffalo or the like. Most preferably, the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with cattle.
[0044] In a third aspect, the invention resides broadly in an animal feed supplement comprising salt, copper and sulphur for or when used for preventing, reducing or treating a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection in an animal.
[0045] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0046] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection in any suitable animal. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement is used in connection with one or more mammals. While it is envisaged that the animal feed supplement could be used in connection with wild animals or domestic pets such as cats and dogs, it is preferred that the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 livestock such as, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, deer, donkeys, horses, water buffalo or the like. Most preferably, the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with cattle.
[0047] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable parasitic, bacterial or viral infection. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat parasitic infections such as those caused or carried by ticks, worms, mosquitos, midges, fleas, lice and the like.
[0048] Similarly, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable bacterial infection such as, but not limited to, footrot.
[0049] Similarly, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable viral infection such as, but not limited to, bovine ephemeral fever (also known as three day sickness).
[0050] The animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal in any suitable dosage and in any suitable dosing regime. It is envisaged that both the dosage and the dosage regime may vary depending on whether the animal feed supplement is being used to prevent, reduce or treat a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection. For instance, when used to prevent a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal at any suitable intervals of time. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal at regular time intervals, such as yearly, quarterly, bi-monthly, monthly, fortnightly, weekly, daily or the like.
[0051] Alternatively, when reducing or treating a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal more frequently until such time as the parasitic, bacterial or viral infection is cured, or symptoms lessen or disappear. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal several times a week, or even several times a day.
[0052] In some embodiments of the invention, a user may determine that a reducing or treating dosage regime of the animal feed supplement is required upon visual inspection of the animal. For instance, a user may observe one or more parasites (and particularly ectoparasites, such as ticks, lice and the like) on the animal, in the animal’s faeces or the like, and may begin dosing the animal. Similarly, a user may observe symptoms of a bacterial or viral infection (such as a change in the demeanour or movement of the animal, wounds or sores on the animal or the
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 like), or a bacterial or viral infection may be diagnosed, for instance by a veterinarian.
[0053] Similarly, a user may return to a preventative dosing regime once the visual symptoms of a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection lessen or disappear, or when the animal is diagnosed as being free of the parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, such as by a veterinarian.
[0054] In a fourth aspect, the invention resides broadly in a method of preventing, reducing or treating one or more diseases or disorders associated with a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, said method including administering an effective amount of an animal feed supplement comprising salt, copper and sulphur to an animal in need thereof.
[0055] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0056] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0057] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection in any suitable animal. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement is used in connection with one or more mammals. While it is envisaged that the animal feed supplement could be used in connection with wild animals or domestic pets such as cats and dogs, it is preferred that the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with livestock such as, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, deer, donkeys, horses, water buffalo or the like. Most preferably, the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with cattle.
[0058] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable parasitic, bacterial or viral infection. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat parasitic infections such as those caused or carried by ticks, worms, mosquitos, midges, fleas and the like.
[0059] Similarly, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable bacterial infection such as, but not limited to, footrot.
[0060] Similarly, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable viral infection such as, but not limited to, bovine ephemeral fever (also known as three day sickness).
[0061] The animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal in any suitable dosage ίο
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 and in any suitable dosing regime. It is envisaged that both the dosage and the dosage regime may vary depending on whether the animal feed supplement is being used to prevent, reduce or treat a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection. For instance, when used to prevent a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal at any suitable intervals of time. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal at regular time intervals, such as yearly, quarterly, bi-monthly, monthly, fortnightly, weekly, daily or the like.
[0062] Alternatively, when reducing or treating a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal more frequently until such time as the parasitic, bacterial or viral infection is cured, or symptoms lessen or disappear. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal several times a week, or even several times a day.
[0063] In some embodiments of the invention, a user may determine that a reducing or treating dosage regime of the animal feed supplement is required upon visual inspection of the animal. For instance, a user may observe one or more parasites (and particularly ectoparasites, such as ticks, lice and the like) on the animal, in the animal’s faeces or the like, and may begin dosing the animal. Similarly, a user may observe symptoms of a bacterial or viral infection (such as a change in the demeanour or movement of the animal, wounds or sores on the animal or the like), or a bacterial or viral infection may be diagnosed, for instance by a veterinarian.
[0064] Similarly, a user may return to a preventative dosing regime once the visual symptoms of a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection lessen or disappear, or when the animal is diagnosed as being free of the parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, such as by a veterinarian.
[0065] In a fifth aspect, the invention resides broadly in a method of preventing, reducing or treating a parasitic infection, said method including administering to an animal an effective amount of an animal feed supplement comprising salt, copper and sulphur.
[0066] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0067] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0068] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat a parasitic infection in any suitable animal. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement is used in
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 connection with one or more mammals. While it is envisaged that the animal feed supplement could be used in connection with wild animals or domestic pets such as cats and dogs, it is preferred that the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with livestock such as, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, deer, donkeys, horses, water buffalo or the like. Most preferably, the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with cattle.
[0069] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable parasitic infection. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat parasitic infections such as those caused or carried by ticks, worms, mosquitos, midges, fleas and the like.
[0070] The animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal in any suitable dosage and in any suitable dosing regime. It is envisaged that both the dosage and the dosage regime may vary depending on whether the animal feed supplement is being used to prevent, reduce or treat a parasitic infection. For instance, when used to prevent a parasitic infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal at any suitable intervals of time. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal at regular time intervals, such as yearly, quarterly, bi-monthly, monthly, fortnightly, weekly, daily or the like.
[0071] Alternatively, when reducing or treating a parasitic infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal more frequently until such time as the parasitic infection is cured, or symptoms lessen or disappear. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal several times a week, or even several times a day.
[0072] In some embodiments of the invention, a user may determine that a reducing or treating dosage regime of the animal feed supplement is required upon visual inspection of the animal. For instance, a user may observe one or more parasites (and particularly ectoparasites, such as ticks, lice and the like) on the animal, in the animal’s faeces or the like, and may begin dosing the animal.
[0073] Similarly, a user may return to a preventative dosing regime once the visual symptoms of a parasitic infection lessen or disappear, or when the animal is diagnosed as being free of the parasitic infection, such as by a veterinarian.
[0074] In a sixth aspect, the invention resides broadly in a method of preventing, reducing or treating a bacterial infection, said method including administering to an animal an effective amount of an animal feed supplement comprising salt, copper and sulphur.
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 [0075] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0076] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0077] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat a bacterial infection in any suitable animal. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement is used in connection with one or more mammals. While it is envisaged that the animal feed supplement could be used in connection with wild animals or domestic pets such as cats and dogs, it is preferred that the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with livestock such as, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, deer, donkeys, horses, water buffalo or the like. Most preferably, the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with cattle.
[0078] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable bacterial infection. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat footrot or the like.
[0079] The animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal in any suitable dosage and in any suitable dosing regime. It is envisaged that both the dosage and the dosage regime may vary depending on whether the animal feed supplement is being used to prevent, reduce or treat a bacterial infection. For instance, when used to prevent a bacterial infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal at any suitable intervals of time. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal at regular time intervals, such as yearly, quarterly, bi-monthly, monthly, fortnightly, weekly, daily or the like.
[0080] Alternatively, when reducing or treating a bacterial infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal more frequently until such time as the bacterial infection is cured, or symptoms lessen or disappear. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal several times a week, or even several times a day.
[0081] In some embodiments of the invention, a user may determine that a reducing or treating dosage regime of the animal feed supplement is required upon visual inspection of the animal. For instance, a user may observe symptoms of a bacterial infection (such as a change in the demeanour or movement of the animal, wounds or sores on the animal or the like), or a bacterial infection may be diagnosed, for instance by a veterinarian.
[0082] Similarly, a user may return to a preventative dosing regime once the visual
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 symptoms of a bacterial infection lessen or disappear, or when the animal is diagnosed as being free of the bacterial infection, such as by a veterinarian.
[0083] In a seventh aspect, the invention resides broadly in a method of preventing, reducing or treating a viral infection, said method including administering to an animal an effective amount of an animal feed supplement comprising salt, copper and sulphur.
[0084] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0085] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0086] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat a viral infection in any suitable animal. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement is used in connection with one or more mammals. While it is envisaged that the animal feed supplement could be used in connection with wild animals or domestic pets such as cats and dogs, it is preferred that the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with livestock such as, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, deer, donkeys, horses, water buffalo or the like. Most preferably, the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with cattle.
[0087] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable viral infection. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat bovine ephemeral fever (also known as three day sickness), or the like.
[0088] The animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal in any suitable dosage and in any suitable dosing regime. It is envisaged that both the dosage and the dosage regime may vary depending on whether the animal feed supplement is being used to prevent, reduce or treat a viral infection. For instance, when used to prevent a viral infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal at any suitable intervals of time. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal at regular time intervals, such as yearly, quarterly, bi-monthly, monthly, fortnightly, weekly, daily or the like.
[0089] Alternatively, when reducing or treating a viral infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal more frequently until such time as the viral infection is cured, or symptoms lessen or disappear. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal several times a week, or even several times a day.
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 [0090] In some embodiments of the invention, a user may determine that a reducing or treating dosage regime of the animal feed supplement is required upon visual inspection of the animal. For instance, a user may observe symptoms of a viral infection (such as a change in the demeanour or movement of the animal, wounds or sores on the animal or the like), or a viral infection may be diagnosed, for instance by a veterinarian.
[0091] Similarly, a user may return to a preventative dosing regime once the visual symptoms of a viral infection lessen or disappear, or when the animal is diagnosed as being free of the viral infection, such as by a veterinarian.
[0092] In an eighth aspect, the invention resides broadly in a kit for preventing, reducing or treating a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection in an animal, said kit comprising an animal feed supplement including salt, copper and sulphur.
[0093] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0094] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the animal feed supplement may comprise an animal feed supplement according to the first aspect of the present invention.
[0095] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection in any suitable animal. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement is used in connection with one or more mammals. While it is envisaged that the animal feed supplement could be used in connection with wild animals or domestic pets such as cats and dogs, it is preferred that the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with livestock such as, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, deer, donkeys, horses, water buffalo or the like. Most preferably, the animal feed supplement may be used in connection with cattle.
[0096] The animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable parasitic, bacterial or viral infection. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat parasitic infections such as those caused or carried by ticks, worms, mosquitos, midges, fleas and the like.
[0097] Similarly, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any suitable bacterial infection such as, but not limited to, footrot.
[0098] Similarly, the animal feed supplement may be used to prevent, reduce or treat any
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 suitable viral infection such as, but not limited to, bovine ephemeral fever (also known as three day sickness).
[0099] The animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal in any suitable dosage and in any suitable dosing regime. It is envisaged that both the dosage and the dosage regime may vary depending on whether the animal feed supplement is being used to prevent, reduce or treat a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection. For instance, when used to prevent a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to an animal at any suitable intervals of time. Preferably, however, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal at regular time intervals, such as yearly, quarterly, bi-monthly, monthly, fortnightly, weekly, daily or the like.
[00100] Alternatively, when reducing or treating a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal more frequently until such time as the parasitic, bacterial or viral infection is cured, or symptoms lessen or disappear. For instance, the animal feed supplement may be provided to the animal several times a week, or even several times a day.
[00101] In some embodiments of the invention, a user may determine that a reducing or treating dosage regime of the animal feed supplement is required upon visual inspection of the animal. For instance, a user may observe one or more parasites (and particularly ectoparasites, such as ticks, lice and the like) on the animal, in the animal’s faeces or the like, and may begin dosing the animal. Similarly, a user may observe symptoms of a bacterial or viral infection (such as a change in the demeanour or movement of the animal, wounds or sores on the animal or the like), or a bacterial or viral infection may be diagnosed, for instance by a veterinarian.
[00102] Similarly, a user may return to a preventative dosing regime once the visual symptoms of a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection lessen or disappear, or when the animal is diagnosed as being free of the parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, such as by a veterinarian.
[00103] Any of the features described herein can be combined in any combination with any one or more of the other features described herein within the scope of the invention.
[00104] The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that the prior art forms part of the common general knowledge.
EXAMPLE 1
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 [00105] An animal feed supplement according to an embodiment of the invention was formed by combining lOOOg of fine flossy salt, 200g of prilled sulphur and 20g of powdered pure copper sulphate in a 10L bucket.
[00106] The animal feed supplement was mixed by hand until a relatively homogenous mixture was formed.
[00107] The animal feed supplement was then placed in a mound in a trough where it could be accessed by a plurality of cattle.
[00108] The trough was checked on a daily basis to determine the quantity of the animal feed supplement remaining. Once depleted, a new batch of animal feed supplement was formed using the same technique and placed in the trough.
EXAMPLE 2 [00109] 14.64kg of an animal feed supplement according to an embodiment of the invention was formed by combining 12kg of fine flossy salt, 2.4kg of prilled sulphur and 240g of powdered pure copper sulphate. The animal feed supplement was mixed thoroughly to create a substantially homogenous mixture. The animal feed supplement was provided to a herd of 63 cattle in the following amounts over a period of 3 weeks.
| Day | Weekl | Week 2 | Week 3 |
| Sunday | 1.5kg | 2kg | 2kg |
| Monday | - | 2kg | 1.5kg |
| Tuesday | - | - | - |
| Wednesday | - | - | - |
| Thursday | 0.5kg | 1kg | - |
| Friday | 1kg | 2kg | - |
| Saturday | 1kg | - | - |
| Total | 4kg | 7kg | 3.5kg |
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 [00110] Over a period of 16 days, a total of 14.5kg of the animal feed supplement was ingested by the cattle, with each cow ingesting on average 230g of animal feed supplement over the 16 day period.
[00111] It has been observed that cattle treated with the animal feed supplement of the present invention have greatly reduced incidences of parasites such as ticks and viruses such as bovine ephemeral fever. It has also been observed that cattle treated with the animal feed supplement of the present invention have greatly reduced incidences (or even complete elimination of) bacterial infections such as footrot and parasitic worm infections.
[00112] It will be understood that, while the rate of use of the animal feed supplement is in part dependent on the number of cattle that have access to the animal feed supplement, it is envisaged that the rate of use may also vary if, for instance, one or more animals ingest more of the animal feed supplement due to the presence of an infection.
[00113] In these circumstances, it is envisaged that a user may be aware of the usual quantity of animal feed supplement ingested by his or her animals in a particular space of time. For instance, a user may be aware that their animals ingest 1kg of animal feed supplement every two days. If the rate of ingestion of the animal feed supplement increases (for instance, the animals ingest 1kg in a day), the user may then increase the amount of animal feed supplement provided to the animals in order to ensure that the animals have sufficient animal feed supplement to meet their needs.
[00114] The present invention provides numerous advantages over the prior art. Specifically, the animal feed supplement of the present invention significantly reduces, or even eliminates, common diseases and disorders found in livestock (and particularly cattle), while being low cost and easy to use. In addition, the present invention is relatively environmentally-friendly, with no harmful chemicals to contaminate the land, water or the animals themselves.
[00115] This has a flow-on benefit in that the reduction or elimination of chemical residue in the animals means that humans eating the meat of the animals (or, in the case of cattle, drinking their milk) will also not ingest or be exposed to harmful or hazardous chemicals.
[00116] In the present specification and claims (if any), the word ‘comprising’ and its derivatives including ‘comprises’ and ‘comprise’ include each of the stated integers but does not exclude the inclusion of one or more further integers.
[00117] Reference throughout this specification to ‘one embodiment’ or ‘an embodiment’
2018236903 02 Oct 2018 means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearance of the phrases ‘in one embodiment’ or ‘in an embodiment’ in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more combinations.
[00118] In compliance with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific to structural or methodical features. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to specific features shown or described since the means herein described comprises preferred forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims (if any) appropriately interpreted by those skilled in the art.
Claims (19)
1. An animal feed supplement comprising:
between about 77% w/w and about 85% w/w salt, less than 3% w/w copper, wherein the copper is present in the form of copper sulphate, and between about 14% w/w and about 18% w/w elemental sulphur, wherein the animal feed supplement is provided in particulate or powdered form, and wherein the grain size of the salt is not more than 3mm.
2. An animal feed supplement consisting of between about 77% w/w and about 85% w/w salt, less than 3% w/w copper, wherein the copper is present in the form of copper sulphate, and between about 14% w/w and about 18% w/w elemental sulphur, wherein the animal feed supplement is provided in particulate or powdered form, and wherein the grain size of the salt is not more than 3mm.
3. An animal feed supplement for or when used for preventing, reducing or treating a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection in an animal, the animal feed supplement consisting of:
between about 77% w/w and about 85% w/w salt, less than 3% w/w copper, wherein the copper is present in the form of copper sulphate, and between about 14% w/w and about 18% w/w elemental sulphur, wherein the animal feed supplement is provided in particulate or powdered form, and wherein the grain size of the salt is not more than 3mm.
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4. A animal feed supplement according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the ratio of sulphur present as the elemental sulphur to sulphur present in the copper sulphate is between about 95:5 and about 99:1.
5. An animal feed supplement according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the animal feed supplement is used in connection with livestock.
6. An animal feed supplement according to claim 5 wherein the livestock consists of cattle, horses and goats.
7. An animal feed supplement according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the salt is sea salt.
8. An animal feed supplement according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the salt is flossy salt.
9. An animal feed supplement according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the elemental sulphur is in the form of prilled sulphur.
10. A method of preventing, reducing or treating one or more diseases or disorders associated with a parasitic, bacterial or viral infection, said method including administering an effective amount of an animal feed supplement to an animal consisting of between about 77% w/w and about 85% w/w salt, less than 3% w/w copper, wherein the copper is present in the form of copper sulphate, and between about 14% w/w and about 18% w/w sulphur, wherein the sulphur is present in the form of elemental sulphur, wherein the animal feed supplement is provided in particulate or powdered form, and wherein the grain size of the salt is not more than 3mm.
11. A method of preventing, reducing or treating a parasitic infection, said method including administering to an animal an effective amount of an animal feed supplement consisting of between about 77% w/w and about 85% w/w salt, less than 3% w/w copper, wherein the copper is present in the form of copper sulphate, and between about 14% w/w and about 18% w/w sulphur, wherein the sulphur is present in the form of elemental sulphur, wherein the animal feed supplement is provided in particulate or powdered form, and wherein the grain size of the salt is not more than 3mm.
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12. A method of preventing, reducing or treating a bacterial infection, said method including administering to an animal an effective amount of an animal feed supplement consisting of between about 77% w/w and about 85% w/w salt, less than 3% w/w copper, wherein the copper is present in the form of copper sulphate, and between about 14% w/w and about 18% w/w sulphur, wherein the sulphur is present in the form of elemental sulphur, wherein the animal feed supplement is provided in particulate or powdered form, and wherein the grain size of the salt is not more than 3mm.
13. A method of preventing, reducing or treating a viral infection, said method including administering to an animal an effective amount of an animal feed supplement consisting of between about 77% w/w and about 85% w/w salt, less than 3% w/w copper, wherein the copper is present in the form of copper sulphate, and between about 14% w/w and about 18% w/w sulphur, wherein the sulphur is present in the form of elemental sulphur, wherein the animal feed supplement is provided in particulate or powdered form, and wherein the grain size of the flossy salt is not more than 3mm.
14. A method according to claim 10 or claim 11 wherein the parasitic infection is caused or carried by ticks, worms, mosquitos, midges, fleas or lice.
15. A method according to claim 10 or claim 12 wherein the bacterial infection is footrot.
16. A method according to claim 10 or claim 13 wherein the viral infection is bovine ephemeral fever.
17. A method according to any one of claims 10 to 16 wherein the salt is sea salt.
18. A method according to any one of claims 10 to 17 wherein the salt is flossy salt.
19. A method according to any one of claims 10 to 18 wherein the elemental sulphur is in the form of prilled sulphur.
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