| abstract |
The present application relates feed additives, more specifically feed additives for animal feed compositions, their preparation, and methods of using such additives and compositions. The additives and animal feed compositions comprise at least one bismuth compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth subsalicylate, bismuth subnitrate, bismuth tartrate, bismuth oxide, bismuth hydroxide, bismuth subcarbonate, bismuth subgallate, and bismuth oxychloride. The additives and animal feed composition may be used for improving the feed conversion ratio (FCR) and growth performance in an animal, for modulating the gut microflora and digestibility in an animal, for improving the mineralization of bones in an animal and preventing skeletal disorders, and/or for improving the bedding quality of an animal and preventing foot pad dermatitis and/or hock burns. |