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Microalgae: Suitable protein for cows

22-07-2019 | |
It was shown that microalgae can be used as a protein source for lactating dairy cows. Photo: Ronald Hissink
It was shown that microalgae can be used as a protein source for lactating dairy cows. Photo: Ronald Hissink
Recent studies with dairy cows have proven that there are no biological or physiological constraints to use microalgae as protein feeds in intensive milk production systems. Microalgae are a diverse group of microscopic organisms growing in very different environments from water to land, from hot to cold climates, and fresh to salt water. This is also reflected in the nutritive composition of microalgae that can vary greatly between species, but also within species depending on e.g. strain, cul


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