Tag: macroalgae
Seaweed supports improved intestinal health and resilience
A considerable body of literature exists to demonstrate the range of bioactive compounds in seaweed, and their applications in animal feed. As strong evidence...
Seaweed supports gut health and performance in animal nutrition
Marine macroalgae, more commonly known as seaweed, are an area of growing interest for animal nutritionists globally, due to their range of bioactive components...
Seaweed has a positive influence on the gut microbiome of swine
Intensive swine production systems have, for many years, utilised in-feed antibiotics and therapeutic levels of zinc oxide to support gastrointestinal health and animal performance....
Benefits of seaweed prebiotic polysaccharides (fibre) in aquaculture diets
“Recently, increasing evidence suggests seaweeds are more valuable as functional food or feed additives, with several bioactive properties that can be exploited to improve...