Spirulina as animal feed: Opportunities and challenges

BA Altmann, S Rosenau - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Increasing demand for protein, especially animal-based proteins and the large amounts of
protein feed inputs required for production, has largely driven the research on spirulina as …

[HTML][HTML] Microalgae and cyanobacteria polysaccharides: important link for nutrient recycling and revalorization of agro-industrial wastewater

M Franco-Morgado, GG Amador-Espejo… - Applied Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite the high amount of wastewater generated by agroindustry around the world, only a
limited number of alternatives for its reuse or revalorization have been applied. One of the …

Microalgae as a sustainable source of antioxidants in animal nutrition, health and livestock development

A Mavrommatis, E Tsiplakou, A Zerva, PD Pantiora… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are a renewable and sustainable source of bioactive compounds, such as
essential amino acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidant compounds, that have …

[HTML][HTML] Growth performance, welfare traits and meat characteristics of broilers fed diets partly replaced with whole Tenebrio molitor larvae

S Vasilopoulos, I Giannenas, S Savvidou, E Bonos… - Animal Nutrition, 2023 - Elsevier
The role of insects in animal nutrition has been reconsidered during recent years, paving the
way for an increasing market for edible insects. Their protein and amino acid balance make …

[HTML][HTML] Chemical Composition, Bioactivities, and Applications of Spirulina (Limnospira platensis) in Food, Feed, and Medicine

MP Spínola, AR Mendes, JAM Prates - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Spirulina (Limnospira platensis) is a microalga recognised for its rich nutritional composition
and diverse bioactive compounds, making it a valuable functional food, feed, and …

Efficacy of a microalgal feed additive in commercial honey bee colonies used for crop pollination

A McMenamin, M Weiss, W Meikle… - … Agricultural Science & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Honey bees are experiencing nutritional deficiencies related to intensive agriculture and
climate change, posing major threats to the ecosystem services they provide. Colonies …

Enhancing Digestibility of Chlorella vulgaris Biomass in Monogastric Diets: Strategies and Insights

MP Spínola, MM Costa, JAM Prates - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This study aimed to review the potential of the microalgae Chlorella
vulgaris (CV) as an animal feed source especially for monogastric animal diets, due to their …

Combination of Mechanical/Physical Pretreatments with Trypsin or Pancreatin on Arthrospira platensis Protein Degradation

MM Costa, MP Spínola, JAM Prates - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
Arthrospira platensis contains high protein content and quality, which makes it a promising
feed source for livestock animals. However, this microalga presents a recalcitrant …

[HTML][HTML] Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Used as Functional Feed Supplement or Alternative Protein Source: A Review of the Effects of Different Dietary Inclusion …

A Lestingi, M Alagawany, A Di Cerbo, G Crescenzo… - Life, 2024 - mdpi.com
The broiler industry is pivotal in meeting the growing global demand for highly nutritious
animal protein foods. Hence, there is a continuous interest in identifying novel, alternative …

Digestive Constraints of Arthrospira platensis in Poultry and Swine Feeding

MP Spínola, MM Costa, JAM Prates - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Microalgae have emerged as novel sources for monogastric animals' diets since they are
rich in many nutrients, including proteins. Arthrospira platensis is particularly rich in proteins …