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Asparagopsis, a solution to climate change
What is Asparagopsis?
Its scientific name is Asparagopsis Taxiformis/Armata, and it belongs to the red algae such as Nori, agar, and sea string. It is also called Red sea plume or Limu kohu, and is also used as food in Hawaii.
The accidental discovery of bromoform (CHBr3)
A livestock farmer along the coast of Canada said cows ate seaweed on the coast, increasing their productivity in gaining weight and producing more milk.
When this seaweed was studied, it was found that bromoform, an organic compound, contained in large amounts in asparagopsis.
Studies have shown that the reason for increased productivity of livestock is that the energy conversion rate of feed has improved due to reduced methane emissions, and bromoform has shown more than 80% of methane reduction effects, and according to various commercial citations, there is no better strategy than asparagopsis for methane reduction.
1. Methane reduction effect
2. Increased productivity
Increased productivity by 22-26% by reducing energy loss and increasing energy conversion rate.
Asparagopsis mixing ratio
Low(0.05%), Mid(0.10%), High(0.20%)
Compared to the 113kg increase in the Low case, the Mid and High inclusion levels significantly increased to 137kg and High130kg, resulting in a 26% and 22% increase in ADWG, respectively.
*Average Daily Weight Gain (ADWG) and
Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)
3. Proven stability
Safety verification completed through various certification tests using natural extracted substances
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation(CSIRO), Australia
University of California Davis, California, USA
James Cook University, Australia
Asparagopsis can be included in feeds and supplements as a stabilized freeze-dried powder or cooking oil.
Asparagopsis is safe to feed to cattle.
There are no problems with rumen function or feed digestibility.
Meat products made from cattle raised with Asparagopsis are safe for human consumption.
There is no risk of seaweed-derived bromoform remaining in fat, muscle, or intestines.
There is no change in the quality or taste of eating meat.
Aquaculture species
There are currently two species of Asparagopsis seaweed with high natural bromoform content.
ASPARAGOPSIS TAXIFORMIS
Tropical to Warm water
19 – 29 degrees
ASPARAGOPSIS AMARTA
Cold water
15 – 24 degrees
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