The use of seaweed extract in cattle feed

Seaweed, whether they are green, red or brown, are an abundant, under-used resource in helping reducing the use of antibiotics. What are the benefits for dairy cows, and specifically for calves? Macroalgae, or seaweeds are divided in three different groups: green, red and brown. They contain a variable part of carbohydrates (mainly polysaccharides), proteins, minerals, lipids and vitamins. The French company Olmix has dedicated research on these ingredient and focuses mainly on the extraction o