TECHNICAL BRIEF ALGAMUNE™ 50Zn Aas Performance Evaluation of Commercial Broilers Fed Algamune™ 50Zn Product Overview Algamune™ 50Zn is a nutritional source of zinc that also contains beta-1,3-glucan, essential omega-3 fatty acids, and highly digestible protein derived from a non-GMO microalgae (Euglena gracilis). The product is produced by growing Euglena in a sterile fermentation system so that it contains about 50 wt.% beta-1,3glucan and then complexing this biomass with zinc (from zinc sulfate) under controlled conditions. Algamune 50Zn is approved for use in animal feeds (AAFCO Definition 57.29; IFN 8-09-899). Study Objectives Assess the effects of Algamune 50Zn at 125, 250, and 500 g/MT as a prebiotic in poultry to support body weight gain and feed conversion ratio while reducing mortality over the course of a typical production cycle in a commercial setting (OK Farms, Arkansas). Results  The lowest dose of Algamune 50Zn (125 g/MT) administered continuously throughout the growth cycle resulted in the greatest improvement in growth rate (+ 3.4%) and feed conversion ratio (-4.1% when standardized to 7.5 lb weight).  Using Algamune 50Zn can provide over a 6X return on investment (ROI) to poultry producers through a reduction in feed costs assuming $325/MT feed cost and Algamune 50Zn costs of $2.50/MT feed dosed (actual Algamune 50Zn™ prices may vary and depend on the quantity ordered). Contacts: Technical: Phone: Email: Robert Levine, Ph.D. 844-254-2324 Ext. 702 [email protected] Sales: Michael Officer Phone: 844-254-2324 Ext. 703 Email: [email protected] © 2015 Algal Scientific Corporation 14925 Galleon Court, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 844-ALGAE-BG | www.algalscientific.com TB-002 Released 1/22/2015