Feed intake limiting composition for cattle containing a saturated fatty acid

摘要

A composition for limiting feed supplement intake for cattle is disclosed which comprises at least one member of a group of compounds, including mixtures of these compounds, having the formula: ##STR1## in which R is a C.sub.9 to C.sub.17 saturated aliphatic group and R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl such a methyl, ethyl, propyl, or a cation such as sodium or potassium together with meat meal, diammonium phosphate, and ammonium sulfate. Furthermore, a compound of the above general type, has been found to control feed supplement intake in cattle without the additional intake limiting ingredients. These compositions control feed supplement intake by cattle upon addition to the feed supplement, thereby permitting self-rationed feeding to the cattle without waste, yet providing the right degree of weight maintenance for the animal.