Application of Algae as Food and Feed Products
Algae applicability for the human
Algae is a source of vitamins for the human
Poultry Farming
Effect from the use of algae as a feeding to chickens at a proportion of 5% - 10% of the standard chicken diet:
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chickens fed with algae biomass consumed 10% less food;
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chicken serum cholesterol levels were significantly lower;
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egg yolks of chickens fed with algae have reduced cholesterol levels (by 10%);
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higher growth rates;lower mortality.
Pig Breeding
Effect from the use of algae in the diet of pigs:
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time is reduced rearing of young animals by 12%;
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decreases the amount of food daily ration of 50% (1 kg is equivalent to the traditional feed 250 g + 250 g of algal biomass feed);
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Improves the quality of the meat, as food: lower cholesterol and increase the protein content.
Cattle Breeding
Effect from the use of algae in the diet of cattle:
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increased live weight gain;
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increase in milk production 10%;
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reduces the maturation of young at 2 to 3 months;
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reduced mortality.