EP0479570A2 — Animal growth promotion with aromatase inhibitors
Assigned to Merck and Co Inc · Expires 1992-04-08 · 34y expired
What this patent protects
Female prenatal, neonatal and postnatal animals are treated with compositions containing steroid biosynthesis inhibitors or antagonists which prevents the conversion of androgens to estrogens. The compositions are useful for improving growth and feed efficiency.
USPTO Abstract
Female prenatal, neonatal and postnatal animals are treated with compositions containing steroid biosynthesis inhibitors or antagonists which prevents the conversion of androgens to estrogens. The compositions are useful for improving growth and feed efficiency.
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