Chlorella vulgaris Feed Additive with Chlorellin for Livestock Productivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing feed additives containing Chlorella do not effectively increase the productivity and natural resistance of farm animals and poultry, nor do they adequately compensate for amino acid, vitamin, and microelement deficiencies in their diets.
Innovation Solution
A feed additive comprising biomass and/or cultural liquid of Chlorella vulgaris combined with chlorellin in a titer of 10^8-10^14 CFU per 1 ml, which enhances the physiological and immune status of animals and poultry, improving digestibility and weight gain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing feed additives containing Chlorella are used, then some nutritional benefits are provided, but productivity increase is insufficient (only 0-7% compared to control)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines Chlorella biomass with chlorellin (a bioactive substance extracted from Chlorella) to create a composite feed additive. This composite formulation synergistically enhances the nutritional and immunostimulating effects, achieving productivity increases of 20-25% compared to control groups, which significantly outperforms existing single-component Chlorella additives.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes specific parameters including the titer of chlorellin (10^8-10^14 CFU per 1 ml), cultivation conditions of Chlorella vulgaris (temperature 20-30°C, pH 6.5-7.5, illumination intensity 5000-10000 lux), and dosage in feed (0.1-1.0% of total feed mass). These parameter optimizations ensure consistent and reliable effectiveness across different production conditions.
2Quantity of substance
If Chlorella additives are used, then some amino acids and vitamins are supplemented, but deficiency compensation is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
Chlorellin acts as a bioactive intermediary substance that enhances the absorption and utilization of amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients from the feed. It mediates between the dietary nutrients and the animal's metabolic processes, improving digestibility and nutrient utilization efficiency, which leads to better weight gain and productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes the concentration of chlorellin (10^8-10^14 CFU per 1 ml) and its interaction with Chlorella biomass to maximize the supplementation of essential amino acids (lysine, methionine, threonine) and vitamins (B complex, E, C). This optimized parameter range ensures adequate compensation for nutritional deficiencies in animal diets.
3Reliability
If conventional Chlorella feed additives are used, then basic nutritional support is provided, but natural resistance enhancement is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts chlorellin, a potent bioactive substance with immunostimulating properties, from Chlorella cells and combines it with Chlorella biomass. This extraction and concentration of the most effective immunomodulating component enhances the additive's ability to strengthen natural resistance and non-specific immunity in animals, going beyond the capabilities of whole-cell Chlorella supplements alone.
Solution Approach 2:
The combination of Chlorella vulgaris biomass with concentrated chlorellin creates a composite product that synergistically enhances immune function. The biomass provides structural carbohydrates, proteins, and basic nutrients, while chlorellin delivers concentrated immunostimulating activity, together achieving significant improvements in natural resistance and overall productivity.
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AI summary
A feed additive for farm animals and poultry is provided, including biomass and/or cultural liquid of the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris together with chlorellin in a titer of 108-1014 CFU per 1 ml of cultural liquid and/or biomass. Related methods are also provided.