Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of isolated polypeptides as coccidiostats and/or histomonastats. An example of a polypeptide of the invention is the so-called L12 protein from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 14580.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising Succinic Acid or a derivative thereof. It has been surprisingly found that Succinic Acid and derivatives thereof have a great potential for use in animal feed, e.g. for improving the feed conversion ratio (FCR) and/or for modulation of the gut flora. It is therefore the main object of the present invention to provide compositions and methods for the use of Succinic Acid in animal feed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of isolated polypeptides as a coccidiostat and/or as a histomonastat. An example of a polypeptide of the invention is the so-called L12 protein from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 14580. The invention furthermore relates to the probiotic use of strains of Bacillus, which produce proteins related to L12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of isolated polypeptides as coccidiostat and/or histomonastat. An example of a polypeptide of the invention is the so-called L12 protein from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 14580.

Abstract: A method of pigmenting certain parts and products of poultry, fish and crustacea by including in the feed of the pertinent animal one or more of the carotenoids 2'-dehydroplectaniaxanthin, desmethylspheroidenone, spheroidenone, 1-hydroxy-3,4-didehydro-1,2-dihydro-.psi.,.psi.-caroten-2-one, 5'-hydroxy-5',6'-dihydro-4'-apo-.beta.-caroten-6'-one, 1'-hydroxy-3',4'-didehydro-1',2'-dihydro-.beta.,.psi.-carotene-4,2'-dione and 5'-hydroxy-5',6'-dihydro-4'-apo-.beta.-carotene-4,6'-dione, poultry, fish and crustacea feeds for pigmenting certains parts and products of these animals, beadlets and premixes for adding to poultry, fish and crustacea feeds, and the carotenoids 1-hydroxy-3,4-didehydro-1,2-dihydro-.psi.,.psi.-caroten-2-one, 5'-hydroxy-5',6'-dihydro-4'-apo-.beta.-caroten-6'-one, 1'-hydroxy-3',4'-didehydro-1',2'-dihydro-.beta.,.psi.-carotene-4,2'-dione and 5'-hydroxy-5',6'-dihydro-4'-apo-.beta.-carotene-4,6'-dione.

Abstract: A method of pigmenting certain parts and products of poultry, fish and crustacea by including in the feed of the pertinent animal one or more of the carotenoids 2'-dehydroplectaniaxanthin, desmethylspheroidenone, spheroidenone, 1-hydroxy-3,4-didehydro-1,2-dihydro-.psi.,.psi.-caroten-2-one, 5'-hydroxy-5',6'-dihydro-4'-apo-.beta.-caroten-6'-one, 1'-hydroxy-3',4'-didehydro-1',2'-dihydro-.beta.,.psi.-carotene-4,2'-dione and 5'-hydroxy-5',6'-dihydro-4'-apo-.beta.-carotene-4,6'-dione, poultry, fish and crustacea feeds for pigmenting certains parts and products of these animals, beadlets and premixes for adding to poultry, fish and crustacea feeds, and the carotenoids 1-hydroxy-3,4-didehydro-1,2-dihydro-.psi.,.psi.-caroten-2-one, 5'-hydroxy-5',6'-dihydro-4'-apo-.beta.-caroten-6'-one, 1'-hydroxy-3',4'-didehydro-1',2'-dihydro-.beta.,.psi.-carotene-4,2'-dione and 5'-hydroxy-5',6'-dihydro-4'-apo-.beta.-carotene-4,6'-dione.

Abstract: 2-Formylquinoxaline-1,4-dioxide cyanoacetylhydrazones evidence significant anticoccidial properties, enhance the feed conversion and stimulate the growth of farm animals. The described compositions are non-toxic and are suitable as veterinary medicaments and feed additives for such animals.