About this episode

The episode discusses the use of limu kohu seaweed in improving feed efficiency for livestock and its implications for methane reduction.

We catch up with Alexia Akbe from Symbrosia on how limu kohu seaweed is moving from promising methane research into real ranch use across Hawaii and the mainland. We talk performance-first economics, product forms for pasture and feedlots, and what new trials could prove next for animal health and efficiency. • Alexia’s background in environmental chemistry and greenhouse gases • Why limu kohu stands out for enteric methane reduction • Commercial pasture trials showing improved rate of gain ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Melelani Oshiro, Shannon Sand

Guest: Alexia Akbe

Topics covered

• feed efficiency
• limu kohu
• methane reduction
• animal health
• pasture trials

Keywords

• limu kohu
• methane research
• feed efficiency
• animal health
• pasture trials

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Symbrosia

Products: limu kohu

Places: Hawaii, mainland

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