Growth performance and carcass traits of growing and finishing pigs fed diets with a partial to total replacement of soybean meal with Spirulina powder

Abstract Background The protein sources in pig diets strongly rely on soybean meal, but its production has been associated with soil degradation, deforestation and loss of biodiversity. Microalga Spirulina can be a potentially more sustainable alternative to soybean meal, but comprehensive informati...

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Main Authors: Gregorio Don, Diana Giannuzzi, Alessandro Toscano, Stefano Schiavon, Luigi Gallo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-025-01197-7
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