Table 3.

Feed applications of seaweeds.

Seaweed Species	Compounds	Applications	References
Sargassum sp., Gracilaria sp., Gelidelia sp., Hypnea sp.	Minerals, amino acids, carbohydrates	Feed for fish and prawn culture	[127]
A. nodosum (Tasco®)	Low protein content, high mineral content and large concentration of phlorotannins	Feed for ruminants. Increase resistance to stressors like mixing, livestock transportation, exposure to food-borne toxins, excessive heat or temperature; improvement of the immune system; increased productivity and/or quality of the animal (milk, meat, carcass grade, etc.); and reduction of risk of pathogen infection	[135,136,137,138]
E. prolifera	Mineral, polysaccharide and carotenoid contents	Improved egg production and quality; improved immune functions and intestinal microflora	[139]
S. dentifolium	UFA, PUFA, carotenoid contents	Decreased yolk cholesterol, triglycerides and n-6 fatty acids and increased carotenoid content	[140]