Compositions comprising algae and methods of using same for increasing animal product production
Cultivating non-filamentous Asparagopsis taxiformis tetrasporophytes under controlled conditions addresses the limitations of Asparagopsis taxiformis as a feed additive by enhancing bromoform production and reducing iodine content, effectively reducing methane emissions and improving palatability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- AU2026205156
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for reducing methane emissions in ruminant animals using Asparagopsis taxiformis as a feed additive are limited by unpleasant odor, high iodine content, epiphytic nature, and low halogenated compound synthesis capacity, particularly in male specimens.
Cultivation of non-filamentous Asparagopsis taxiformis tetrasporophytes under controlled conditions to enhance bromoform concentration, reduce iodine content, and maintain a stable tetrasporophyte phase, allowing for higher bromoform production and lower odor, which are then used as a feed supplement.
The method achieves a higher bromoform to iodine ratio, reducing methane production by up to 50% more effectively than gametophytes, with lower iodine intake and improved palatability, suitable for cost-effective commercial supplementation.