Algae could change the way European animal feed manufacturers think about their industry in the near future, it has been claimed.
Commercially-grown algae is widely expected to see an increase in demand as an alternative food source, because of its high nutritional value as a ratio of production volume.
A conference held this weekend in Kentucky saw attendees from Europe, Australasia and the US come together to discuss the wider use of algae across the animal feed industry.
Presentations also considered the possible role of algae in pharmaceutical, food supplement and biofuel industries.
Commenting after the conference, Alltech president and founder Dr Pearse Lyons explained: "This conference is important to the region, to the state, and to the future of science. What science needs is a 'game changer' and algae are going to be that 'game changer'."
Recent research by scientists at the Rochester Institute of Technology suggested that microalgae grown in wastewater could be used to develop biodiesel.
Researchers indicated that the use of algae could be doubly beneficial in terms of environmental impact, owing to the fact that it consumes nitrates and phosphates harmful to the environment, as well as reducing water-borne toxins.
Typical Guttridge equipment used in the biofuel industry includes; Conveyors – screw conveyors – chain conveyors – belt conveyors
