The Potential for Seaweed as Livestock feed 20 Align PN.cdr

The workshop brought together researchers, industry, non-governmental organizations and other interested parties to identify research needs and discuss the opportunities and challenges of integrating and then scaling up the use of seaweed as a widely consumed livestock feed product. [...] The conveners designed the workshop series (breakout sessions plus main event) as a forum to help guide the evaluation of seaweed as a safe and effective livestock feed ingredient, compile a directory of emerging research from around the globe, and begin mapping out a collaborative pathway ahead that identifies and fosters opportunities for regional and international coordination. [...] Photo credit: Gregory Urquiaga, UC Davis The Potential for Seaweed as Livestock Feed 5 A GLOBAL VIEW OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT To foster improved understanding of current and emerging seaweed research around the globe, stakeholders were invited to complete a second survey in advance of the main workshop and share high-level details of their respective projects. [...] She recommends establishment of standard guidelines on the source of the feedstock and standard analysis protocols and international limits for identification and quantification of contaminants in the seaweed-based livestock feed, as well as standardization of labels for products containing seaweed. [...] Photo credit: Paul Smith The Potential for Seaweed as Livestock Feed 22 © Global Warming Images, WWF The Potential for Seaweed as Livestock Feed 23 MAIN WORKSHOP More than a hundred stakeholders, representing research and production of seaweeds, animal feeds, beef and dairy cattle, and beef and dairy food companies, gathered for the main workshop.