Patents Assigned to Finnfeeds International, Ltd.
  • Use of an enzyme for the manufacture of an agent for controlling bacterial infection
    Publication number: 20060083731
    Abstract: Xylanase or a cellulase for the manufacture of an agent for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of bacterial infection in an animal caused by Salmonella, Campylobacter or Clostridium perfringens. It is preferred that xylanase is used in combination with wheat to form an animal feed. Such a diet is particularly effective in controlling Campylobacter and Salmonella in chickens. The use provided by the present invention affords an alternative to antibiotics when controlling bacterial infection in animals. This leads to considerable health, environmental and economic benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Finnfeeds International Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Bedford
  • Use of an enzyme for the manufacture of an agent for controlling bacterial infection
    Patent number: 7011964
    Abstract: Provided is the use of a xylanane or a cellulase for the manufacture of an agent for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of bacterial infection in an animal caused by Salmonella, Campylobacter or Clostridium perfringens. It is preferred that xylanase is used in combination with wheat to form an animal feed. Such a diet is particularly effective in controlling Campylobacter and Salmonella in chickens. The use provided by the present invention affords an alternative to antibiotics when controlling bacterial infection in animals. This leads to considerable health, environmental and economic benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Finnfeeds International Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bedford, Fresie Fernandez
  • Enzyme feed additive and animal feed including it
    Patent number: 7005128
    Abstract: The use is provided of a composition as a feed additive which comprises one or more endoglucanases, and 0–20% by weight, based upon the content of cellulase proteins in the composition, of a cellobiohydrolase. The endoglycanases may be one or more of EGI, EGII, EGIII and any functionally active derivative of any thereof. Such endoglucanases may be obtained from a genetically modified strain of the fungus Trichoderma. Also provided is an enzyme-based feed additive which comprises EGI and/or EGII which lack the cellulose binding domain, and 0–20% by weight, based upon the content of cellulase proteins in the additive, of a cellobiohydrolase. A further enzyme-based feed additive is provided which comprises a cereal-based carrier, one or more endoglucanases, and 0–20% by weight, based upon the content of cellulase proteins in the additive, of a cellobiohydrolase. Such enzyme-based feed additives can be incorporated into a cereal-based feed which includes one or more of barley, wheat, triticale, rye and maize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignees: Genencor International, Inc., Finnfeeds International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bedford, Andrew J. Morgan, Timothy Fowler, Kathleen A. Clarkson, Michael Ward, Katherine D. Collier, Edmund A Larenas
  • Phytase from bacillus subtilis, gene encoding said phytase, method for its production and use
    Patent number: 6638746
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phytase, nucleic acids encoding phytase as well as methods for the production of phytase and its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Finnfeeds International Ltd.
    Inventors: Juha Apajalahti, Pekka Heikkinen, Janne Kerovuo, Marko Lauraeus, Andrew Morgan, Paivi Nurminen, Osmo Siikanen
  • Phytase from bacillus subtilis, gene encoding said phytase, method for its production and use
    Publication number: 20030157680
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phytase, nucleic acids encoding phytase as well as methods for the production of phytase and its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: Finnfeeds International Ltd.
    Inventors: Juha Apajalahti, Pekka Heikkinen, Janne Kerovuo, Marko Lauraeus, Andrew Morgan, Paivi Nurminen, Osmo Siikanen
  • Use of an enzyme for the manufacture of an agent for controlling bacterial infection
    Publication number: 20010046494
    Abstract: Provided is the use of a xylanane or a cellulase for the manufacture of an agent for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of bacterial infection in an animal caused by Salmonella, Campylobacter or Clostridium perfringens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Applicant: Finnfeeds International Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bedford, Fresie Fernandez