| abstract |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an oxidized carotenoid and its constituents for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NE) has been found primarily in commercial broiler chickens when raised without the use of antibacterial growth promoters. The present invention relates to oxidized carotenoids, components thereof and compositions and products containing them, for the prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis in animals such as poultry, such as OxBC (“OxC-beta ™”, Avivagen). The methods of Inc., a product of Canada) and their use are provided. Related compositions, kits are also included herein in the present invention. [Selection diagram] None |