A viewpoint on the use of microalgae as an alternative feedstuff in the context of pig and poultry feeding—a special emphasis on tropical regions

With the current increase in meat and animal products consumption, there is a need to make production systems more sustainable. The use of microalgae in monogastric feeds, replacing widely used conventional feedstuffs such corn and soybean, can be a solution to overcome this problem. Several studies...

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Published in:Tropical animal health and production 2021-07, Vol.53 (3), p.396-396, Article 396
Main Authors: Chaves, Andreia A. M., Martins, Cátia F., Carvalho, Daniela F. P., Ribeiro, David M., Lordelo, Madalena, Freire, João P. B., de Almeida, André M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algae
Animal Feed - analysis
Animal products
Animals
Aquatic microorganisms
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Context
Feeding
Glycine max
Life Sciences
Meat
Microalgae
Poultry
Reviews
Soybeans
Swine
Tropical environment
Tropical environments
Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science
Zoology
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Summary:With the current increase in meat and animal products consumption, there is a need to make production systems more sustainable. The use of microalgae in monogastric feeds, replacing widely used conventional feedstuffs such corn and soybean, can be a solution to overcome this problem. Several studies have shown promising results in the use of microalgae in feeding of both pigs and poultry. However, there are several important constraints associated to the production of microalgae. Such constraints are particularly limiting in the context of tropical regions. Research and scientific development on microalgae production systems are thus essential so that may be widely used in monogastric feeding. Herein, we conduct an overview of the major findings in the use of microalgae in the context of monogastric feeding and analyse the major constraints associated to its production and use, particularly in the specific context of tropical regions.
ISSN:0049-4747
1573-7438
DOI:10.1007/s11250-021-02800-5