Bacillus strains useful for animal odor control

US8999318B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8999318-B2
Application numberUS-201313782470-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMar 1, 2013
Priority dateApr 17, 2008
Publication dateApr 7, 2015
Grant dateApr 7, 2015

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A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134). Animal bedding that includes the Bacillus strains is also provided, as well as a method of making the animal bedding. Also provided are methods of controlling odors from animal waste. A method of making a composition including the Bacillus strains is also provided.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising: (a) growing each of Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) in…

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  • Chemistry & Metallurgy · mapped topic

  • A01K1/0152Primary

    Human Necessities · mapped topic

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    Human Necessities · mapped topic

  • Chemistry & Metallurgy · mapped topic

  • Human Necessities · mapped topic

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What does patent US8999318B2 cover?
A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifyin…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Dupont Nutrition Biosci Aps
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A01K1/0152. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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