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Webinar: FutureFeed Asparagopsis feedlot study proves productivity gains

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28/01/2025

In this FutureFeed webinar Chief Scientist Dr Rob Kinley, CEO Alex Baker and Research Manager Dr Breanna Roque talk about the recent study on the productivity improvements from Asparagopsis in commercial feedlots.

The webinar provided an opportunity to understand the significance of our latest findings and the benefits of Asparagopsis.

The new Asparagopsis research has once again demonstrated that it is not only the world’s most effective enteric methane reduction solution but that it can also drive significant productivity gains for cattle producers.

The study was the largest of its kind in Australia, and with a focus on productivity improvements in commercial feedlot settings it was able to record feed use efficiency gains of 7.4%.

In addition to the productivity gains the study also found:

  • Feed expenses and cost of weight gain reduced $0.45/head/day and $0.23/kg respectively, in steers receiving Asp-Oil.
  • There is no effect on food, quality, safety or animal welfare.
  • Carcass grading, meat eating quality and food safety were not affected by Asp-Oil and residues of Asparagopsis were not detected in any food product.

Feed solutions like this can help Australian agriculture to be part of the climate solution and the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030.

DR SANJANA SENTHILKuMaR

Research Scientist

Dr Sanjana Senthilkumar is a Ph.D. graduate of Philosophy in Biosciences and Bioengineering, from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, and holds a Bachelor of Technology in biochemistry from Sathyabama University, in India. During this time Sanjana gained vast research knowledge on plant secondary metabolites and their physiochemical properties. Her nearly decade-long experience spans across plant tissue culture, natural product chemistry, photo-physics, and various analytical techniques. She possesses skill in experimental design, research review, execution, data analysis, and scientific writing. She has led and executed a research entrepreneurship project, which involved design, development, and patenting of an innovative apparatus for use in chemistry laboratories. Additionally, she has undertaken several roles as a trainer, teaching assistant, supervisor, instrument operator, and laboratory demonstrator. Sanjana has been appointed to the position of Research Scientist to support the next phase of the Company’s commercial growth. Tasked specifically with helping establish a scientific approach to developing sustainable and commercially viable biomass growth of macro algae.

Zoe HOpKINSON

Production Technician

In 2023 Zoe completed a Bachelors in Coastal and Marine Science at Curtin University. During her study Zoe also gained work experience as an aquaculture volunteer, including roles with PhD students and Department Primary Industry Resource Development (DPIRD).  In addition Zoe worked at the Geraldton TAFE commercial hatchery, which introduced her knowledge to cultivate Asparagopsis seaweed and aquaculture operations.
Within completing Zoe's degree, she also completed field work studies on fish behaviours and interacted with multiple marine based professionals.  Zoe had access to innovative technology that made her learning & experiences much more immersive and accessible, enabling her to gain experience in technologies, equipment and platforms used within the aquaculture research industry.  Zoe is thrilled to be a part of the Seastock science team, which has further ignited her passion for the ocean and participating in work which will benefit the state of our climate. Working towards a more positive future for all.