Microalgae as feed ingredients for livestock production and meat quality: A review

• Published in: Livestock science Vol. 205; pp. 111 - 121
• Main Authors: Madeira, Marta S., Cardoso, Carlos, Lopes, Paula A., Coelho, Diogo, Afonso, Cláudia, Bandarra, Narcisa M., Prates, José A.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2017
• Subjects: Arthrospira platensis; average daily gain; Bacillariophyceae; bioactive compounds; bioavailability; carbohydrates; carotenoids; cell walls; Chlorella; Chrysophyceae; corn; cost effectiveness; Crypthecodinium; diet; docosahexaenoic acid; Dunaliella; enzymes; fatty acid composition; fatty fish; feed conversion; feeds; Growth performance; industry; ingredients; land degradation; livestock production; marine resources; Meat quality; Microalgae; minerals; Monogastrics; nutrient content; nutrients; omega-3 fatty acids; pork; poultry; poultry meat; production costs; proteins; rabbits; Ruminants; Schizochytrium; soybeans; Sustainability; swine; vitamins; Monogastrics; Microalgae; Sustainability; Ruminants; Growth performance; Meat quality

Microalgae, small-sized algae, have been studied as a natural marine resource for a number of economically relevant applications, including animal feed. In this review, we unveil the dietary microalgae effects currently known on production and meat quality of livestock species (ruminants, pigs, poul...