Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement (France)
UNIVERSITE DE BOURGOGNE (France)
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS) (France)
INSTITUT NATIONAL SUPERIEUR DES SCIENCES AGRONOMIQUES, DE L'ALIMENTATION ET DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT (France)
Inventeur(s)
Glaz, Margot
Neiers, Fabrice
Briand, Loïc
Leclerc, Emilie
Guilloux, Marion
Abrégé
The present invention relates to the use of a sequence chosen among Seq ID No 3, Seq ID No 1, Seq ID No 2, Seq ID No 4, Seq ID No 5, Seq ID No 6, Seq ID No 7, Seq ID No 8, and functional variants thereof, as an odorant binding protein (OBP).
C07K 14/47 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains provenant de vertébrés provenant de mammifères
G01N 33/53 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet
The present invention relates to a palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least one trisodium pyrophosphate containing a crystalline phase, wherein said crystalline phase comprises a monohydrate phase and an anhydrous phase in a monohydrate phase/anhydrous phase weight ratio between 1:50 and 4:1.
A23K 40/30 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par encapsulationMise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par revêtement
A23K 50/40 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les animaux carnivores, p. ex. pour les chats ou les chiens
The invention concerns the method and the use of an antimicrobial composition consisting of: (i) at least 30% of lactic acid, and (ii) at least two carboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, butyric acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, and isovaleric acid for providing an antimicrobial activity against one or more undesired microorganisms to a pet food product.
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant un atome de carbone possédant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus deux liaisons à un halogène, p. ex. acides carboxyliques contenant au moins un groupe carboxylique ou un thio-analogue, ou d'un de leurs dérivés, et un atome d'oxygène ou de soufre lié par une liaison simple, liés au même squelette carboné, cet atome d'oxygène ou de soufre ne faisant pas partie d'un groupe carboxylique ou d'un thio-analogue, ou d'une de leurs dérivés, p. ex. acides hydroxycarboxyliques
A01N 37/02 - Acides carboxyliques saturés ou leurs thio-analoguesLeurs dérivés
A01P 1/00 - DésinfectantsComposés antimicrobiens ou leurs mélanges
A23K 20/105 - Composés aliphatiques ou alicycliques
Institut National De La Recherche Scientifique (INRS) (Canada)
Inventeur(s)
Gaudout, David
Rey, Stephane
Lemaire, Benoit
Bensalem, Julien
Lepoudere, Anne
Lethuillier, Delphine
Paradis, Marie-Eve
Dudonne, Stephanie
Desjardins, Yves
Calon, Frederic
Dal-Pan, Alexandre
Ramassamy, Charles
Abrégé
at least 5 ppm (parts per million in the mix) of ferulic acid, preferably at least 10 ppm.
The invention also relates to the use of this agent due to its effects on cognitive functions in particular.
A61K 31/192 - Acides carboxyliques, p. ex. acide valproïque ayant des groupes aromatiques, p. ex. sulindac, acides 2-aryl-propioniques, acide éthacrynique
A61K 31/353 - 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyranes, p. ex. chromane, catéchine
A61K 31/7048 - Composés ayant des radicaux saccharide et des hétérocycles ayant l'oxygène comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. leucoglucosane, hespéridine, érythromycine, nystatine
A61K 36/87 - Vitaceae ou Ampelidaceae (famille de la vigne ou du raisin), p. ex. raisin, vitis rotumdifolia ou vigne vierge
A61K 45/06 - Mélanges d'ingrédients actifs sans caractérisation chimique, p. ex. composés antiphlogistiques et pour le cœur
A61P 3/10 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme de l'homéostase du glucose de l'hyperglycémie, p. ex. antidiabétiques
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
The present invention relates to a palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least one trisodium pyrophosphate containing a crystalline phase, wherein said crystalline phase comprises a monohydrate phase and an anhydrous phase in a monohydrate phase/anhydrous phase weight ratio between 1 :50 and 4:1.
A23K 40/30 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par encapsulationMise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par revêtement
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS) (France)
INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT (IRD) (France)
INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX (France)
ABYSS INGREDIENTS (France)
INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHE POUR L'EXPLOITATION DE LA MER - IFREMER (France)
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE POUR L'AGRICULTURE, L'ALIMENTATION ET L'ENVIRONNEMENT (France)
Inventeur(s)
Guerard, Fabienne
Oroy, Cloé
Lepoudere, Anne
Chataigner, Mathilde
Allaume, Patrick
Dinel, Anne-Laure
Joffre, Corinne
Pallet, Véronique
Le Grand, Fabienne
Abrégé
A protein hydrolysate obtained from at least one protein source from bluefish having (i) a degree of hydrolysis (DH) of at least 10%, (ii) at least 80% water-soluble protein with a molecular weight of less than 1000 Da, (iii) at least 0.3% phospholipids, and (iv) at least 0.5% DHA and EPA.
A23J 1/04 - Préparation des compositions à base de protéines pour l'alimentationOuverture des œufs par grandes quantités et séparation du jaune du blanc à partir du poisson ou d'autres animaux marins
A61K 31/202 - Acides carboxyliques, p. ex. acide valproïque ayant un groupe carboxyle lié à une chaîne acyclique d'au moins sept atomes de carbone, p. ex. acides stéarique, palmitique ou arachidique ayant au moins trois doubles liaisons, p. ex. acide linolénique
A61K 35/60 - Poissons, p. ex. hippocampesŒufs de poisson
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE POUR L’AGRICULTURE, L’ALIMENTATION ET L’ENVIRONNEMENT (France)
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS) (France)
INSTITUT NATIONAL SUPERIEUR DES SCIENCES AGRONOMIQUES, DE L'ALIMENTATION ET DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT (France)
UNIVERSITE DE BOURGOGNE (France)
Inventeur(s)
Glaz, Margot
Neiers, Fabrice
Briand, Loïc
Leclerc, Emilie
Guilloux, Marion
Abrégé
The present invention relates to the use of a sequence chosen among Seq ID No 3, Seq ID No 1, Seq ID No 2, Seq ID No 4, Seq ID No 5, Seq ID No 6, Seq ID No 7, Seq ID No 8, and functional variants thereof, as an odorant binding protein (OBP).
A61K 47/64 - Conjugués médicament-peptide, médicament-protéine ou médicament-acide polyaminé, c.-à-d. l’agent de modification étant un peptide, une protéine ou un acide polyaminé lié par covalence ou complexé à un agent thérapeutiquement actif
C07K 14/47 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains provenant de vertébrés provenant de mammifères
C07K 14/705 - RécepteursAntigènes de surface cellulaireDéterminants de surface cellulaire
The invention concerns the method and the use of an antimicrobial composition consisting of: (i) at least 30% of lactic acid, and (ii) at least two carboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, butyric acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, and isovaleric acid for providing an antimicrobial activity against one or more undesired microorganisms to a pet food product.
The invention concerns the method and the use of an antimicrobial composition consisting of: (i) at least 30% of lactic acid, and (ii) at least two carboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, butyric acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, and isovaleric acid for providing an antimicrobial activity against one or more undesired microorganisms to a pet food product.
The present invention relates to novel peptides and protein hydrolysates comprising same, that are capable of stimulating the secretion of GLP-1 and/or CCK and/or of inhibiting DPP-IV. Uses thereof for improving satiety and/or controlling body image and/or weight are also provided.
INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHE POUR L'EXPLOITATION DE LA MER - IFREMER (France)
SPECIALITES PET FOOD (France)
UNIVERSITE DE BRETAGNE OCCIDENTALE (France)
UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX (France)
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE POUR L'AGRICULTURE, L'ALIMENTATION ET L'ENVIRONNEMENT (France)
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS) (France)
INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT (France)
INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX (France)
ABYSS INGREDIENTS (France)
Inventeur(s)
Guerard, Fabienne
Oroy, Cloe
Lepoudere, Anne
Chataigner, Mathilde
Allaume, Patrick
Dinel, Anne-Laure
Joffre, Corinne
Pallet, Veronique
Le Grand, Fabienne
Abrégé
The invention relates to a protein hydrolysate which is obtained from at least one protein source derived from blue-backed fish and which comprises (i) a degree of hydrolysis (DH) of at least 10%, (ii) at least 80% water-soluble proteins having a molecular weight of less than 1000 Da, (iii) at least 0.3% phospholipids, and (iv) at least 0.5% DHA and EPA.
A61K 31/202 - Acides carboxyliques, p. ex. acide valproïque ayant un groupe carboxyle lié à une chaîne acyclique d'au moins sept atomes de carbone, p. ex. acides stéarique, palmitique ou arachidique ayant au moins trois doubles liaisons, p. ex. acide linolénique
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS) (France)
INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT (IRD) (France)
INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX (France)
ABYSS INGREDIENTS (France)
INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHE POUR L'EXPLOITATION DE LA MER - IFREMER (France)
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE POUR L’AGRICULTURE, L’ALIMENTATION ET L’ENVIRONNEMENT (France)
Inventeur(s)
Guerard, Fabienne
Oroy, Cloé
Lepoudere, Anne
Chataigner, Mathilde
Allaume, Patrick
Dinel, Anne-Laure
Joffre, Corinne
Pallet, Véronique
Le Grand, Fabienne
Abrégé
The invention relates to a protein hydrolysate which is obtained from at least one protein source derived from blue-backed fish and which comprises (i) a degree of hydrolysis (DH) of at least 10%, (ii) at least 80% water-soluble proteins having a molecular weight of less than 1000 Da, (iii) at least 0.3% phospholipids, and (iv) at least 0.5% DHA and EPA.
A61K 31/202 - Acides carboxyliques, p. ex. acide valproïque ayant un groupe carboxyle lié à une chaîne acyclique d'au moins sept atomes de carbone, p. ex. acides stéarique, palmitique ou arachidique ayant au moins trois doubles liaisons, p. ex. acide linolénique
The present invention concerns palatability-enhancing compositions comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: ascorbic acid; isomers thereof; derivatives thereof; salts thereof; and combinations thereof, for use in pet food, preferably in dog food, as well as methods of preparation and uses thereof.
A23K 40/30 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par encapsulationMise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par revêtement
A23K 50/40 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les animaux carnivores, p. ex. pour les chats ou les chiens
14.
Palatability enhancers comprising amino reactants and carbonyl compounds for use in cat food
The present invention concerns a non-fatty palatability enhancer for use in cat food comprising an amino reactant having a ratio AAS/AAT of sulfur-containing free amino acids (AAS) to total free amino acids (AAT) from 1 to 12.8% by weight, and a carbonyl composition comprising more than 20% up to 100% by weight of monosaccharides and/or disaccharides and/or oligosaccharides.
The present invention relates to a wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least: —one or more free amino acids A1, —one or more sugars A2, and —one or more inorganic phosphate compounds B with an amount P of phosphorus, wherein the amount P of phosphorus is from 1% to 5% based on the total weight of said wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition, and wherein the ratio R1 of A1/(A1+A2+P) is superior to 0.30. The present invention also relates to a method for producing this wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition as well as a wet pet food having enhanced palatability comprising this wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition.
A23K 40/10 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par agglomérationMise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par granulation, p. ex. fabrication de poudres
16.
DEVICE FOR TESTING SNIFFING OF A PET AND METHODS USING THE DEVICE
The invention concerns a device(1) for testing sniffing of a pet, comprising a fixed casing (10) intended to be placed on the surface separately from the pet, a receptacle (2), which is rigidly attached in the first front opening (102) of the casing, an air flow sensor (3), an odor line (4), a calculator unit (6) for determination of a air flow derived databased on the air flow measured, a presence sensor (5) detecting the presence of the pet. The unit (6) is configured to command sending of the odorant stream (41) in the odor line (4) as a reaction to at least the fact that the presence sensor (5) has detected the presence of the pet.
The present invention concerns an antioxidant combination of at least tocopherols, carnosic acid and hydrolysable gallotannins, wherein: —the amount of tocopherols is less than about 500 ppm, and—the ratio of carnosic acid:hydrolysable gallotannins ranges from about 1:4 to about 3:1. The present invention also concerns an antioxidated fat-containing composition comprising this antioxidant combination. The present invention also concerns a method for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition, as well as the use of the antioxidant combination for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition.
A23K 40/20 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par moulage, p. ex. fabrication de gâteaux ou de briquettes
A23K 40/30 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par encapsulationMise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par revêtement
A23L 33/115 - Acides gras ou leurs dérivésGraisses ou huiles
A23D 9/007 - Autres huiles ou graisses comestibles, p. ex. huiles pour cuisson caractérisées par des ingrédients autres que des triglycérides d'acides gras
C11B 5/00 - Conservation par emploi d'additifs, p. ex. d'antioxydants
18.
DEVICE FOR TRACKING THE CONSUMPTION OF FOODSTUFFS BY AN ANIMAL SUCH AS A MAMMAL, FOR EXAMPLE A CAT
The invention relates to a device for tracking the consumption of foodstuffs by an animal, comprising: a front wall (34), a rear wall (58) and side walls (38, 56) defining therebetween a chamber (60), and an opening (46) formed in the front wall (34) in order to allow an animal to gain access to the chamber (60); a receptacle (1) in the chamber (60), defining a cavity (2) for storing foodstuffs; a foodstuff retrieval element (16, 18, 20, 22, 65a, 65b) for retrieving foodstuffs discharged from the cavity and not consumed by the animal, which element extends substantially from the cavity as far as one of the walls (34, 58, 38, 56); and a weighing system (64) which is configured to determine the weight of foodstuffs that have been taken from the cavity (2) and not retrieved by the retrieval element (16, 18, 20, 22, 65a, 65b) over a period of time.
The invention relates to a device for tracking the consumption of foodstuffs by an animal, comprising: a front wall (34), a rear wall (58) and side walls (38, 56) defining therebetween a chamber (60), and an opening (46) formed in the front wall (34) in order to allow an animal to gain access to the chamber (60); a receptacle (1) in the chamber (60), defining a cavity (2) for storing foodstuffs; a foodstuff retrieval element (16, 18, 20, 22, 65a, 65b) for retrieving foodstuffs discharged from the cavity and not consumed by the animal, which element extends substantially from the cavity as far as one of the walls (34, 58, 38, 56); and a weighing system (64) which is configured to determine the weight of foodstuffs that have been taken from the cavity (2) and not retrieved by the retrieval element (16, 18, 20, 22, 65a, 65b) over a period of time.
The present invention concerns a pet litter comprising a composition comprising 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol. The present invention further relates to methods and uses of a composition comprising 2,2- dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol in pet litters, in particular for promoting in-litter elimination by pets.
A01K 1/015 - Revêtement de sol, p. ex. plaques litière
B01J 20/12 - Argiles d'origine naturelle ou terres décolorantes
B01J 20/22 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance organique
21.
Use of fat compositions for sustaining an enhanced palatability of pet food over time
The present invention concerns the use of a fat composition for sustaining an enhanced palatability of a food for pet over time, wherein said fat composition has a C12:0/C10:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.85 to about 2.5 and/or a C14:0/C12:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.45 to about 4.3. The present invention further concerns the use of said fat composition for preparing other enhanced palatability-sustaining fat compositions as well as foods for pet, all compositions and foods having an enhanced palatability sustained over time.
A23K 20/158 - Acides grasGraissesProduits contenant des huiles ou des graisses
A23K 50/40 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les animaux carnivores, p. ex. pour les chats ou les chiens
A23K 40/20 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par moulage, p. ex. fabrication de gâteaux ou de briquettes
A23K 40/30 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par encapsulationMise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par revêtement
A23K 10/20 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine animale
The present invention concerns a pet food palatability-enhancer comprising a pork skin derived emulsion having a moisture content greater than about 70%, a protein content inferior than about 15 % and a fat content ranging from 5 to 20%. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing this pet food palatability-enhancer.
A23K 10/26 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine animale à base de matières résiduelles, p. ex. de plumes, d'os ou de peau
A23J 1/10 - Préparation des compositions à base de protéines pour l'alimentationOuverture des œufs par grandes quantités et séparation du jaune du blanc à partir des poils, des plumes, de la corne, des peaux, du cuir, des os ou analogues
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Foodstuffs for animals (pets, livestock, fish and shrimps
from aquaculture); processed raw materials of marine,
animal or vegetable origin, namely flours, soluble material,
concentrates and oils; functional hydrolysates (food
products for pets, livestock, fish and shrimps from
aquaculture) of marine, animal or vegetable origin used as
ingredients in animal food with the aim of increasing
gustatory, palatability and nutritional performance;
ingredients and mixtures of ingredients for nutrition
intended for pets and livestock, particularly
nutraceuticals, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, peptides,
fatty acids, probiotic supplements, prebiotic supplements. Scientific and industrial research and development of
fragrant and aromatic substances, chemical laboratory
services.
The present invention concerns a vegetarian dog palatability-enhancer comprising a liquid meat-free composition and at least one palatability-enhancing ingredient selected from the group consisting of amino acids and carbonyl compounds. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing this vegetarian dog palatability-enhancer as well as a method for producing a dog food having enhanced palatability.
A23K 50/40 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les animaux carnivores, p. ex. pour les chats ou les chiens
A23K 10/30 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine végétale, p. ex. de racines, de graines ou de foinProduits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine fongique, p. ex. de champignons
25.
Specific nutritional or therapeutic agent including a mixture of grape and blueberry
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (Canada)
UNIVERSITE LAVAL (Canada)
Inventeur(s)
Gaudout, David
Rey, Stephane
Lemaire, Benoit
Bensalem, Julien
Lepoudere, Anne
Lethuillier, Delphine
Paradis, Marie-Eve
Dudonne, Stephanie
Desjardins, Yves
Calon, Frederic
Dal-Pan, Alexandre
Ramassamy, Charles
Abrégé
at least 5 ppm (parts per million in the mix) of ferulic acid, preferably at least 10 ppm.
The invention also relates to the use of this agent due to its effects on cognitive functions in particular.
A61K 9/48 - Préparations en capsules, p. ex. de gélatine, de chocolat
A61K 31/7048 - Composés ayant des radicaux saccharide et des hétérocycles ayant l'oxygène comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. leucoglucosane, hespéridine, érythromycine, nystatine
A23L 33/105 - Extraits de plantes, leurs doublons artificiels ou leurs dérivés
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
A61P 3/10 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme de l'homéostase du glucose de l'hyperglycémie, p. ex. antidiabétiques
A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotiques, c.-à-d. neuroleptiquesMédicaments pour le traitement de la manie ou de la schizophrénie
A61K 31/192 - Acides carboxyliques, p. ex. acide valproïque ayant des groupes aromatiques, p. ex. sulindac, acides 2-aryl-propioniques, acide éthacrynique
The present invention concerns a method for producing a cat kibble having a density from about 350 to about 550 g/L, comprising at least the steps of a) providing kibble ingredients comprising at least 2% of exogenous fat ( % based on total weight of kibble ingredients), b) at least partially precooking said kibble ingredients in a preconditioner, wherein said ingredients have a residence time in said preconditioner of at least 2 minutes, c) extruding the at least partially precooked kibble ingredients in an extruder with a DSOR inferior to 350 mm2 / metric ton of throughput, d) drying the kibble extrudate resulting from step c), thereby obtaining a kibble palatable to cats The present invention also concerns a cat kibble obtainable by this method, as well as a method for increasing kibble intake of a cat
A23K 10/20 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine animale
A23K 10/30 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine végétale, p. ex. de racines, de graines ou de foinProduits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine fongique, p. ex. de champignons
A23K 40/25 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par extrusion
A23K 50/40 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les animaux carnivores, p. ex. pour les chats ou les chiens
The present invention concerns a method for producing a cat kibble having a density from about 350 to about 550 g/L, comprising at least the steps of: a) providing kibble ingredients comprising at least 2% of exogenous fat ( % based on total weight of kibble ingredients), b) at least partially precooking said kibble ingredients in a preconditioner, wherein said ingredients have a residence time in said preconditioner of at least 2 minutes; c) extruding the at least partially precooked kibble ingredients in an extruder with a DSOR inferior to 350 mm2 / metric ton of throughput, d) drying the kibble extrudate resulting from step c), thereby obtaining a kibble palatable to cats. The present invention also concerns a cat kibble obtainable by this method, as well as a method for increasing kibble intake of a cat.
A23K 10/20 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine animale
A23K 10/22 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine animale à base de poisson
A23K 10/30 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine végétale, p. ex. de racines, de graines ou de foinProduits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine fongique, p. ex. de champignons
The present invention relates to a wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least: - one or more free amino acids A1, - one or more sugars A2, and - one or more inorganic phosphate compounds B with an amount P of phosphorus, wherein the amount P of phosphorus is from 1% to 5% based on the total weight of said wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition, and wherein the ratio R1 of A1/(A1+A2+P) is superior to 0.30. The present invention also relates to a method for producing this wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition as well as a wet pet food having enhanced palatability comprising this wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition.
The present invention concerns a cat kibble comprising at least : a)an animal material A comprising an endogenous fat fraction Fa, b)an exogenous animal fat Fb, c)a vegetable material C comprising an endogenous fat fraction Fc, wherein said cat kibble comprises at least 2.0% of exogenous fat Fb by weight of cat kibble, wherein the ratio R1 of Fa/Fb ranges from 0.7 to 2.5, and wherein the ratio R2 of (Fa + Fb)/Fc ranges from 6.0 to 13.0. The present invention also concerns a method for preparing a cat kibble.
The present invention concerns a cat kibble comprising at least : a)an animal material A comprising an endogenous fat fraction Fa, b)an exogenous animal fat Fb, c)a vegetable material C comprising an endogenous fat fraction Fc, wherein said cat kibble comprises at least 2.0% of exogenous fat Fb by weight of cat kibble, wherein the ratio R1 of Fa/Fb ranges from 0.7 to 2.5, and wherein the ratio R2 of (Fa + Fb)/Fc ranges from 6.0 to 13.0. The present invention also concerns a method for preparing a cat kibble.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
31 - Produits agricoles; animaux vivants
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Ingredients and mixtures for use in the protection of food
for livestock and pets such as additives, chemical products
and natural ingredients of additive mixtures, chemical
products and natural ingredients with anti-oxidant or
preservative function; anti-oxidants used for the
manufacture of food and beverages; microbial agents for
manufacture processes. Food mixtures for animals; food products for animals; food
preparations for animals; foodstuff preparations for
animals; mixed animal foodstuffs; food products for pets. Scientific advice in the field of anti-oxidation and
preservation of foodstuffs for animals.
32.
NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS COMBINATION COMPRISING TOCOPHEROLS, CARNOSIC ACID AND HYDROLYSABLE GALLOTANNINS
The present invention concerns an antioxidant combination of at least tocopherols, carnosic acid and hydrolysable gallotannins, wherein: -the amount of tocopherols is less than about 500 ppm, and -the ratio of carnosic acid : hydrolysable gallotannins ranges from about 1:4 to about 3:1. The present invention also concerns an antioxidated fat-containing composition comprising this antioxidant combination. The present invention also concerns a method for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition, as well as the use of the antioxidant combination for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition.
A23D 9/007 - Autres huiles ou graisses comestibles, p. ex. huiles pour cuisson caractérisées par des ingrédients autres que des triglycérides d'acides gras
A23K 20/158 - Acides grasGraissesProduits contenant des huiles ou des graisses
A23K 40/20 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par moulage, p. ex. fabrication de gâteaux ou de briquettes
A23K 40/25 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par extrusion
A23K 40/30 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par encapsulationMise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par revêtement
C11B 5/00 - Conservation par emploi d'additifs, p. ex. d'antioxydants
The present invention concerns an antioxidant combination of at least tocopherols, carnosic acid and hydrolysable gallotannins, wherein: -the amount of tocopherols is less than about 500 ppm, and -the ratio of carnosic acid : hydrolysable gallotannins ranges from about 1:4 to about 3:1. The present invention also concerns an antioxidated fat-containing composition comprising this antioxidant combination. The present invention also concerns a method for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition, as well as the use of the antioxidant combination for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition.
A23D 9/007 - Autres huiles ou graisses comestibles, p. ex. huiles pour cuisson caractérisées par des ingrédients autres que des triglycérides d'acides gras
C11B 5/00 - Conservation par emploi d'additifs, p. ex. d'antioxydants
A23K 20/158 - Acides grasGraissesProduits contenant des huiles ou des graisses
A23K 40/25 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par extrusion
A23K 40/30 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par encapsulationMise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par revêtement
A23K 40/20 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par moulage, p. ex. fabrication de gâteaux ou de briquettes
34.
SPECIFIC NUTRITIONAL OR THERAPEUTIC AGENT INCLUDING A MIXTURE OF GRAPE AND BLUEBERRY
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (INRS) (Canada)
Inventeur(s)
Gaudout, David
Rey, Stéphane
Lemaire, Benoit
Bensalem, Julien
Lepoudere, Anne
Lethuillier, Delphine
Paradis, Marie-Eve
Dudonne, Stéphanie
Desjardins, Yves
Calon, Frédéric
Dal-Pan, Alexandre
Ramassamy, Charles
Abrégé
The invention relates to a nutritional or therapeutic agent which includes a mixture of molecules obtained from Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium angustifolium , including: at least 1 % of catechins and epicatechins, given as a percentage by weight based on the total weight of the mixture, preferably at least 5 %; and at least 5 ppm (parts per million in the mixture) of ferulic acid, preferably at least 10 ppm. The invention also relates to the use of said agent in particular for the effects thereof on cognitive functions.
A61K 36/87 - Vitaceae ou Ampelidaceae (famille de la vigne ou du raisin), p. ex. raisin, vitis rotumdifolia ou vigne vierge
A61K 31/197 - Acides carboxyliques, p. ex. acide valproïque ayant un groupe amino les groupes amino et carboxyle étant liés à la même chaîne carbone acyclique, p. ex. acide gamma-aminobutyrique [GABA], bêta-alanine, acide epsilon-aminocaproïque ou acide pantothénique
A61K 31/353 - 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyranes, p. ex. chromane, catéchine
A61K 36/45 - Ericaceae ou Vacciniaceae (famille de la bruyère ou de la myrtille), p. ex. myrtille, canneberge ou airelle
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotiques, c.-à-d. neuroleptiquesMédicaments pour le traitement de la manie ou de la schizophrénie
A61P 3/10 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme de l'homéostase du glucose de l'hyperglycémie, p. ex. antidiabétiques
The invention concerns a pet food or a pet supplement comprising a synergistically-effective antioxidant composition comprising an extract of Vitis vinifera and an extract of Vaccinium angustifolium, wherein said composition comprises at least 1 % of catechins and/or epicatechins and at least 5 ppm of ferulic acid. The present invention further relates to the use of a synergistically-effective antioxidant composition as a medicament for pets, in particular in a method for treating a neurodegenerative disorder in a pet.
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (INRS) (Canada)
SPECIALITES PET FOOD (France)
ACTIV'INSIDE (France)
UNIVERSITE LAVAL (Canada)
Inventeur(s)
Gaudout, David
Rey, Stephane
Lemaire, Benoit
Bensalem, Julien
Lepoudere, Anne
Lethuillier, Delphine
Desjardins, Yves
Paradis, Marie-Eve
Dudonne, Stephanie
Calon, Frederic
Dal-Pan, Alexandre
Ramassamy, Charles
Abrégé
The invention relates to a nutritional or therapeutic agent which includes a mixture of molecules obtained from Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium angustifolium , including: at least 1 % of catechins and epicatechins, given as a percentage by weight based on the total weight of the mixture, preferably at least 5 %; and at least 5 ppm (parts per million in the mixture) of ferulic acid, preferably at least 10 ppm. The invention also relates to the use of said agent in particular for the effects thereof on cognitive functions.
A61K 31/197 - Acides carboxyliques, p. ex. acide valproïque ayant un groupe amino les groupes amino et carboxyle étant liés à la même chaîne carbone acyclique, p. ex. acide gamma-aminobutyrique [GABA], bêta-alanine, acide epsilon-aminocaproïque ou acide pantothénique
A61K 31/353 - 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyranes, p. ex. chromane, catéchine
A61K 36/45 - Ericaceae ou Vacciniaceae (famille de la bruyère ou de la myrtille), p. ex. myrtille, canneberge ou airelle
A61K 36/87 - Vitaceae ou Ampelidaceae (famille de la vigne ou du raisin), p. ex. raisin, vitis rotumdifolia ou vigne vierge
A61P 3/10 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du métabolisme de l'homéostase du glucose de l'hyperglycémie, p. ex. antidiabétiques
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
31 - Produits agricoles; animaux vivants
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Ingredients and mixtures for use in manufacture of pet food, namely, natural antioxidants and antimicrobial additives, active chemical ingredients, and natural extracts of plants, organic acids, clays and oils with antioxidant or preservative function, all for the protection of food for livestock and pets; antioxidants used for the manufacture of food and beverages; microbial agents used in the manufacture of animal feed Food mixtures for animals; food for animals; foodstuffs for animals; foodstuff mixtures for animals; food for pets Scientific advice in the field of anti-oxidation and preservation of foodstuffs for animals
38.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PALATABLE COATED DRY PET FOOD
The present invention provides a method for producing a palatable coated dry pet food, comprising precooking starting pet food ingredients in a hydrothermal preconditioner; extruding the precooked pet food material in an extruder; drying the resulting pet food extrudate in a dryer; and coating said dry pet food.
A23K 40/00 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux
A23K 40/25 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par extrusion
A23K 40/30 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par encapsulationMise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux par revêtement
A23K 20/158 - Acides grasGraissesProduits contenant des huiles ou des graisses
The present invention generally relates to the field of pet food. More precisely, the present invention concerns a palatable dry food for cats, wherein said food is characterized by a specific ingredient formulation and by a specific nutritional composition. The present invention further concerns a method for preparing such a palatable dry cat food.
The present invention relates to the use of aromatic notes in an amount from about 0.0015 to about 0.02% by weight in wet pet food products for improving appeal to pet owners while at least maintaining palatability to pets of said pet food products, in comparison with said wet pet food products which do not comprise said aromatic notes in said amount.
The present invention provides methods for selecting a petfood providing a satisfying feeding experience upon consumption by pets through the determination of a Happiness Index (H1) for said petfood. Said HI is calculated via a specific analysis of data collected in a pet feeding trial. The present invention further concerns a method for providing a satisfying feeding experience to a pet, by feeding said pet with a thus selected petfood.
The present invention concerns a non-fatty palatability enhancer for use in cat food comprising an amino reactant having a ratio AAS / AAT of sulfur- containing free amino acids (AAS) to total free amino acids (AAT) from 1 to 12.8% by weight, and a carbonyl composition comprising more than 20% up to 100% by weight of monosaccharides and/or disaccharides and/or oligosaccharides.
The present invention concerns a non-fatty palatability enhancer for use in cat food comprising an amino reactant having a ratio AAS / AAT of sulfur- containing free amino acids (AAS) to total free amino acids (AAT) from 1 to 12.8% by weight, and a carbonyl composition comprising more than 20% up to 100% by weight of monosaccharides and/or disaccharides and/or oligosaccharides.
The present invention provides a method for selecting a petfood having both a palatability effect and a calorie intake reducing effect for pets, said method being based on a specific analysis of data collected in a pet feeding trial. The present invention further provides an automated pet feeding system for use in a pet feeding trial according to such a method, as well as a method for feeding a pet with a petfood having both a palatability effect and a calorie intake reducing effect for pets.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
45.
PALATABILITY ENHANCERS FOR PET FOOD, METHOD OF PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF
The present invention concerns palatability-enhancing compositions comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: ascorbic acid; isomers thereof; derivatives thereof; salts thereof; and combinations thereof,for use in pet food, preferably in dog food, as well as methods of preparation and uses thereof.
The present invention concerns palatability-enhancing compositions comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: ascorbic acid; isomers thereof; derivatives thereof; salts thereof; and combinations thereof,for use in pet food, preferably in dog food, as well as methods of preparation and uses thereof.
The present invention concerns palatability-enhancing compositions comprising at least one vitamin selected from the group consisting of vitamin D3, vitamin B1, and combinations thereof, for use in pet food, as well as methods of preparation and uses thereof.
The present invention relates to the use of one or more crustacean protein hydrolysates as a feed ingredient for maintaining and/or promoting bowel health of cultured post-larval fish.
A23J 1/04 - Préparation des compositions à base de protéines pour l'alimentationOuverture des œufs par grandes quantités et séparation du jaune du blanc à partir du poisson ou d'autres animaux marins
A23J 3/30 - Traitement des protéines pour l'alimentation par hydrolyse
A23K 10/22 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine animale à base de poisson
A23K 50/80 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les animaux aquatiques, p. ex. pour les poissons, les crustacés ou les mollusques
49.
CRUSTACEAN PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES FOR MAINTAINING AND/OR PROMOTING BOWEL HEALTH OF CULTURED FISH
The present invention relates to the use of one or more crustacean protein hydrolysates as a feed ingredient for maintaining and/or promoting bowel health of cultured post-larval fish.
The present invention concerns a method for preparing fish feed pellets having enhanced palatability, wherein a protein hydrolysate having a degree of hydrolysis (DH) from 14.5 to 100% is combined to one or more nucleotides, and applied to fish feed pellets. The invention further relates to a palatability-enhancing composition to be applied to fish feed pellets, comprising a protein hydrolysate having a degree of hydrolysis (DH) from 14.5 to 100%, combined to one or more nucleotides.
A23K 20/153 - Acides nucléiquesLeurs hydrolysats ou dérivés
A23K 40/00 - Mise en forme ou traitement des produits alimentaires pour animaux
A23K 50/80 - Produits alimentaires spécialement conçus pour des animaux spécifiques pour les animaux aquatiques, p. ex. pour les poissons, les crustacés ou les mollusques
51.
USE OF PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES AND NUCLEOTIDES FOR ENHANCING PALATABILITY OF FISH FEED
The present invention concerns a method for preparing fish feed pellets having enhanced palatability, wherein a protein hydrolysate having a degree of hydrolysis (DH) from 14.5 to 100% is combined to one or more nucleotides, and applied to fish feed pellets. The invention further relates to a palatability-enhancing composition to be applied to fish feed pellets, comprising a protein hydrolysate having a degree of hydrolysis (DH) from 14.5 to 100%, combined to one or more nucleotides.
The present invention concerns the use of a fat composition for sustaining an enhanced palatability of a food for pet over time, wherein said fat composition has a C12:0/C10:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.85 to about 2.5 and/or a C14:0/C12:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.45 to about 4.3. The present invention further concerns the use of said fat composition for preparing other enhanced palatability-sustaining fat compositions as well as foods for pet, all compositions and foods having an enhanced palatability sustained over time.
The present invention concerns the use of a fat composition for sustaining an enhanced palatability of a food for pet over time, wherein said fat composition has a C12:0/C10:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.85 to about 2.5 and/or a C14:0/C12:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.45 to about 4.3. The present invention further concerns the use of said fat composition for preparing other enhanced palatability-sustaining fat compositions as well as foods for pet, all compositions and foods having an enhanced palatability sustained over time.
The present invention relates to the use of a palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least one dry food aroma and at least one pet food palatability enhancer in a pet food product, for improving appeal to pet owners while at least maintaining palatability to pets of said pet food product, in comparison with said pet food product which does not comprise said dry food aroma.
The present invention concerns a method for determining a coefficient of enhancement (Ke) for standardizing palatability of fish feed pellets when coating said pellets with a palatability enhancer useful in fish feed. Using said coefficient of enhancement Ke, the present invention provides a method for standardizing palatability of fish feed pellets for use in aquaculture, a method for preparing coated fish feed pellets having standardized palatability, and a method for enhancing growth of fish in aquaculture.
The present invention concerns a method for preparing an animal digest having enhanced palatability, comprising: a) providing animal viscera; b) contacting said animal viscera with at least one alkaline endopeptidase in an appropriate amount; c) allowing said alkaline endopeptidase to hydrolyze said animal viscera for a suitable period of time; d) thermally treating the thus obtained digest product to inactivate said alkaline endopeptidase; and e) obtaining said animal digest having an appropriate degree of hydrolysis and exhibiting enhanced palatability. The present invention also relates to animal digests having enhanced palatability that are obtainable by such a method, and uses thereof for preparing pet food having enhanced palatability.
The present invention concerns a method for preparing an animal digest having enhanced palatability, comprising: a) providing animal viscera; b) contacting said animal viscera with at least one alkaline endopeptidase in an appropriate amount; c) allowing said alkaline endopeptidase to hydrolyze said animal viscera for a suitable period of time; d) thermally treating the thus obtained digest product to inactivate said alkaline endopeptidase; and e) obtaining said animal digest having an appropriate degree of hydrolysis and exhibiting enhanced palatability. The present invention also relates to animal digests having enhanced palatability that are obtainable by such a method, and uses thereof for preparing pet food having enhanced palatability.
The present invention concerns a method for preparing a meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability, comprising: a) providing a meat tissue from animal; b) contacting said meat tissue with at least one alkaline endopeptidase; c) allowing said alkaline endopeptidase to hydrolyze said meat tissue; d) thermally treating the thus obtained digest product to inactivate said alkaline endopeptidase; and e) obtaining said meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability. The present invention also relates to meat tissue digests having enhanced palatability that are obtainable by such a method, and uses thereof for preparing pet food having enhanced palatability.
The present invention concerns a palatability-enhancing composition for pet food, wherein said composition comprises about 1 to 70% by weight of free amino acids, as well as uses thereof, especially for producing pet foods having enhanced palatability. Cat food is more specifically concerned by the present invention.
The present invention concerns a palatability-enhancing composition for pet food, wherein said composition comprises about 1 to 70% by weight of free amino acids, as well as uses thereof, especially for producing pet foods having enhanced palatability. Cat food is more specifically concerned by the present invention.
The present invention relates to a method for producing highly palatable dry cat foods, by providing dry cat food preparations having specific compositions and/or texture properties, and by adding thereto palatability enhancers, so as to obtain highly palatable dry cat foods. Also is the present invention related to a method for increasing the palatability effect of a liquid palatability enhancer for use in dry cat food preparation, and to kits useful for enhancing palatability of dry cat foods.
Provided herein are methods for stimulating the T1R1/T1R3 receptor comprising contacting the receptor with pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Also provided, is a Felidae food product comprising pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Methods for determining the pyrophosphate-augmented activity of a test compound on the T1R1/T1R3 receptor are also described, as well as methods for adjusting the food formulation for Felidae.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
A23K 1/16 - additionnés d'éléments nutritifs accessoires; Blocs de sel
A23K 1/175 - avec des substances inorganiques; Blocs de sel
A23K 1/18 - spécialement conçus pour des animaux déterminés
The present invention relates to a method for producing highly palatable dry cat foods, by providing dry cat food preparations having specific compositions and/or texture properties, and by adding thereto palatability enhancers, so as to obtain highly palatable dry cat foods. Preferably, the present invention provides highly palatable dry cat foods having a rigidity below or equal to about 100 N/mm. Also is the present invention related to a method for increasing the palatability effect of a liquid palatability enhancer for use in dry cat food preparation, and to kits useful for enhancing palatability of dry cat foods.
Animal foodstuffs, namely, animal feed additives for nonnutritional purposes for use as an aromatic ingredient or filler by pet food manufacturers in the production of food for cats and dogs
The present invention relates to a method for preparing a palatability enhancer for use in pet foodsof low, mediumor high moisture content, comprising at least: a) providing a first stage reaction product obtained by: (i) reacting with at least one protease, in the absence ofany added lipase, a substrate comprising proteinaceous and fatty materials, (ii) heat-inactivating said protease and filtrating the resulting digest product, b) optionally adding fat; c) emulsifying said first stage reaction product; d) reacting said emulsion with at least one lipase, inthe absence of any added protease, so as to obtain a second stage reaction product; e) adding at least one reducing sugar and at least one nitrogen compound to said second stage reaction product and heating the resulting mixture.
The present invention concerns means and methods for obtaining an edible or drinkable wet pet foodstuff having enhanced palatability, by heating an edible or drinkable foodstuff preparation comprising : - at least one inorganic phosphate compound, preferably at least one inorganic pyrophosphate; and - at least one thermal reaction-generated flavour and/or aminoacid and reducing sugar precursors thereof.
The invention refers to appetence measurement for animals. In particular, the invention proposes an automated system for measuring the appetence of animals, including at least one feeding area (2) and an accommodation area (1), wherein the feeding area includes a room (3) whose dimensions are chosen so that the animal is able to move therein, and the system also includes access control resources (6, 10-12) that are designed so that the animals can gain access in turn to the room (3) from the accomodation area.
The invention relates to appetence factors for animal feeding. More specifically, the invention relates to an appetence factor for animal feeding, obtained by fermentation with the aid of a yeast and which comprises at least one, in the absence of protein constituents of animal origin: a humidity (H) ranging from approximately 80 to 96 % by weight; a protein fraction (FP) ranging from approximately 1.5 to 10.0 % by weight; fat (MG) up to approximately 10 %; sugars (S) ranging from approximately 0.20 to 2.0 % by weight, and ashes (C) ranging from approximately 0.3 to 8.0 % by weight.