The present invention is related to methods of promoting or maintaining an anabolic state in a female animal. The methods comprise administering a composition to the female animal, with the composition comprising between about 15% to about 25% protein (w/w) and about 5% to about 15% fat (w/w). The protein source in the composition comprises chicken eggs and further comprises a second protein source selected from the group consisting of soybean meal and lamb meat
