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Animal feed production soared due to the increasing demand for fresh meat and fish. The high cost of animal feed production causes animal feed producers to look for more economical and environmentally friendly alternatives. Microalgae have the potential to add nutrients to animal feed and aquaculture feed because they contain high-value biomolecules. Bioactive compounds containing microalgae such as protein, carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), vitamins, and other compounds have been shown to improve feed efficiency and the quality of animal products. The contribution of microalgae to meet nutritional needs in animal feed/aquaculture is present in this review. The metabolism of microalgae produced during photosynthetic activity depends on natural conditions such as the location of cultivation, the possibility of contaminants in the culture, and their physiological response to biotic and abiotic factors, such as the availability of light intensity, temperature, pH, nutrients, and growth phase. The quality of microalgae biomass certainly affects the quality of animal feed. From various studies that have been carried out, several parameters can affect the efficiency and quality of animal products, including the amount of microalgae biomass added to the feed, the age of the animal, and the duration of feeding the animal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
