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This project develops a cost-effective microalgae-based feed ingredient as an alternative to antibiotics in livestock. By reducing production costs, the project aims to provide farmers with a sustainable option that meets consumer demands while avoiding legal restrictions associated with antibiotic use.
Problem:Due to excessive application of antibiotics in animal feed multi-resistant bacteria stems emerge, causing thousands of human casualties each year.
Globally farmers have strong financial interests to use antibiotics as a growth promoter for livestock.
Kang et. al. have shown in an animal feeding trial with 600 chicken, that microalgae have the same growth promoting effect as antibiotics.
But so far microalge have been too expensive for application in the animal feed industry.Solution:The…
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Netherlands, NOORDLAREN
Type: SME
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: Yes
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