North Carolina State University Cloacal Delivery Product for Gut Health
Summary
USPTO granted Patent US12605239B2 to North Carolina State University on April 21, 2026, covering a method of delivering bioactive compositions to the ceca of birds via cloacal administration. The patent (Application No. 17389026, filed July 29, 2021) names inventors Robert Byron Beckstead, Peter R. Ferket, Olivia Ann Wedegaertner, and Raveendra Rangarao Kulkarni, and contains 14 claims. The invention provides a treatment-effective amount of a bioactive composition delivered to the cloaca with vent stimulation to target the ceca.
“In some embodiments, the presently disclosed subject matter provides a method of delivering a bioactive composition to ceca of a bird.”
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USPTO granted Patent US12605239B2 to North Carolina State University, covering a method of delivering bioactive compositions to the ceca of birds via cloacal administration with vent stimulation. The patent contains 14 claims under CPC classifications A61D 7/00, A61K 9/0031, and A61K 35/741.
Entities considering avian gut health products or poultry health interventions should note this patent grants exclusive rights to North Carolina State University for cloacal delivery methods targeting the ceca. Competitors developing similar delivery technologies for birds may need to evaluate licensing options or design around this patent.
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Enhancement of hydration and improvement in gut health through cloacal delivery of products
Grant US12605239B2 Kind: B2 Apr 21, 2026
Assignee
North Carolina State University
Inventors
Robert Byron Beckstead, Peter R. Ferket, Olivia Ann Wedegaertner, Raveendra Rangarao Kulkarni
Abstract
In some embodiments, the presently disclosed subject matter provides a method of delivering a bioactive composition to ceca of a bird. In some embodiments, the method comprises (a) providing a bioactive composition; (b) delivering a treatment effective amount of the bioactive composition to a cloaca of the bird; and (c) providing stimulation to a vent of the bird; whereby delivery of the bioactive composition to the ceca of the bird is accomplished.
CPC Classifications
A61D 7/00 A61K 9/0031 A61K 35/741
Filing Date
2021-07-29
Application No.
17389026
Claims
14
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