Tag: marine macroalgae
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....
Seaweed can positively influence the poultry microbiome
The gastrointestinal microbiota, which has been associated with nutrient availability and maintenance of the normal physiological status of the gastrointestinal tract, can be influenced...
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...
Exploring the potential of micro-encapsulated phycogenics
Novel combinations of natural extracts, from plants and seaweeds, offer alternative to growth promoters and support better performance of livestock animals.
The market of plant...
Seaweed solutions for performance, health & wellbeing
Seaweed in animal feed may be a relatively unknown concept. Scientific studies have already shown its enormous potential and The Seaweed Company has been...
Seaweed polysaccharides as a source of highly effective prebiotic fibre
Among the bioactive compounds highlighted in seaweed, the polysaccharides are of particular interest for their specific prebiotic effect on the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota. This...
