Algae-based ingredients have gained attention for their potential applications in aquaculture and livestock production, offering sustainable and nutritionally rich alternatives to traditional feed sources.

What nutritional advantages do algae offer as feed ingredients, and how do they compare to conventional sources of protein? What differentiate microalgae and macroalgae nutritional interest and their application? What environmental benefits can be achieved by incorporating algae into animal diets? What challenges exist in the large-scale cultivation and processing of algae for animal feed, such as cost-effectiveness, scalability and regulatory approval, and how can they be addressed? What innovative processing techniques are being developed to optimise the nutritional composition and digestibility of algae-based feed ingredients, and how do they contribute to improved animal health and performance?

Moderator: Nico van Belzen, PhD, Director General, Science Consult