Description
Since ancient times, seaweed has been used to supplement animal feed in coastal areas.
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for seaweed as an animal feed. Effective preservation methods are required because of annual variations in seaweed availability and biochemical composition. Ensiling could be an effective method to preserve seaweeds for animal feed applications. Using lactic acid bacteria is a substitute biological technique for keeping and restoring the usual physiological state of the animal and increasing efficiency. The aim of this review is the potential of using lactic acid bacteria as an inoculant for seaweed silage for the development of sustainable animal feed. According to the microbiological point of view, the results in this area are weak, and limited information is available. Due to its high nutritional content, seaweed silage is a promising animal feed ingredient and is getting acceptance as an alternative animal feed. Therefore, seaweeds contain valuable metabolites such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, phlorotannins, carrageenan, alginate pigments, agar, and minerals (manganese, iodine, calcium, iron, selenium, sodium, zinc) are used as a natural antibiotic source in animal feed. In conclusion, increasing the use of effective lactic acid bacteria as an inoculant in animal feed can make the livestock sector more productive, safer, and friendly to humans and the environment, contributing to animal feed's long-term development.
Included in
Agricultural Science Commons, Agronomy and Crop Sciences Commons, Plant Biology Commons, Plant Pathology Commons, Soil Science Commons, Weed Science Commons
Review: Potential of Using Seaweed Silage Inoculated with Lactic Acid Bacteria and Its Impact Towards Sustainable Animal Feed
Since ancient times, seaweed has been used to supplement animal feed in coastal areas.
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for seaweed as an animal feed. Effective preservation methods are required because of annual variations in seaweed availability and biochemical composition. Ensiling could be an effective method to preserve seaweeds for animal feed applications. Using lactic acid bacteria is a substitute biological technique for keeping and restoring the usual physiological state of the animal and increasing efficiency. The aim of this review is the potential of using lactic acid bacteria as an inoculant for seaweed silage for the development of sustainable animal feed. According to the microbiological point of view, the results in this area are weak, and limited information is available. Due to its high nutritional content, seaweed silage is a promising animal feed ingredient and is getting acceptance as an alternative animal feed. Therefore, seaweeds contain valuable metabolites such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, phlorotannins, carrageenan, alginate pigments, agar, and minerals (manganese, iodine, calcium, iron, selenium, sodium, zinc) are used as a natural antibiotic source in animal feed. In conclusion, increasing the use of effective lactic acid bacteria as an inoculant in animal feed can make the livestock sector more productive, safer, and friendly to humans and the environment, contributing to animal feed's long-term development.
