| abstract |
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to nutrient mixtures and methods wherein, in addition to the nutrient base material, a nutritional supplement is provided that contains an amount of estrogen, androgen, or a mixture thereof, to satisfy anesthesia, castration, transplantation, removal of the ovary, joint removal of the ovary and uterus, or climax. to reduce the rate of normal weight gain after a normal course of action. Preferably, the nutritional supplement comprises phytoestrogen, phytoandrogen, or mixtures thereof. The feed mixes of the invention may be administered at regular intervals, preferably daily. HE |