Feasibility Study of Replacing Soy and Alfalfa Protein with Spirulina Protein to Develop a More Sustainable and Nutrient Rich Horse Feed

Abstract

My research focused on the feasibility of using Spirulina protein, a strand of microalgae, in place of soy and alfalfa in horse feed. I had four key research objectives, which included the nutritional facts about Spirulina and how it can benefit horses, an analysis of efficient growing processes of Spirulina and how they protect the environment, a cost analysis and comparison of soy, alfalfa, and Spirulina, and final recommendations on how to implement Spirulina protein into horse feed. I concluded my research by listing the overall objectives and my recommendations