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AuthorSaadaoui, Imen
AuthorRasheed, Rihab
AuthorAguilar, Ana
AuthorCherif, Maroua
AuthorAl Jabri, Hareb
AuthorSayadi, Sami
AuthorManning, Schonna R.
Available date2023-02-20T04:47:18Z
Publication Date2021-12-01
Publication NameJournal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40104-021-00593-z
CitationSaadaoui, I., Rasheed, R., Aguilar, A. et al. Microalgal-based feed: promising alternative feedstocks for livestock and poultry production. J Animal Sci Biotechnol 12, 76 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-021-00593-z
ISSN16749782
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/40138
AbstractThere is an immediate need to identify alternative sources of high-nutrient feedstocks for domestic livestock production and poultry, not only to support growing food demands but also to produce microalgae-source functional foods with multiple health benefits. Various species of microalgae and cyanobacteria are used to supplement existing feedstocks. In this review, microalgae have been defined as a potential feedstock for domestic animals due to their abundance of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, vitamins, and other high-value products. Additionally, the positive physiological effects on products of animals fed with microalgal biomass have been compiled and recommendations are listed to enhance the assimilation of biomolecules in ruminant and nonruminant animals, which possess differing digestive systems. Furthermore, the role of microalgae as prebiotics is also discussed. With regards to large scale cultivation of microalgae for use as feed, many economic trade-offs must be considered such as the selection of strains with desired nutritional properties, cultivation systems, and steps for downstream processing. These factors are highlighted with further investigations needed to reduce the overall costs of cultivation. Finally, this review outlines the pros and cons of utilizing microalgae as a supplementary feedstock for poultry and cattle, existing cultivation strategies, and the economics of large-scale microalgal production.
SponsorThis report was made possible the NPRP award [NPRP8–1087–1-207] from the Qatar National Research Fund, a member of The Qatar Foundation. The statements made herein are solely the responsibility of the authors. Open Access funding provided by the Qatar National Library.
Languageen
PublisherBMC
SubjectFunctional feed
High-value metabolite
Livestock production
Microalgae
Poultry product
TitleMicroalgal-based feed: promising alternative feedstocks for livestock and poultry production
TypeArticle Review
Issue Number1
Volume Number12
dc.accessType Open Access


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