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Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research

Margarita Novoa-Garrido1, C. Rebours1, I. Øvsthus1, M. Meland1, C. Uhlig2 & Å. Karlsen1. Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research, Arctic Agriculture and Land Use Division, 18049 Bodø, 29269 Tromsø, Norway.

margarita.novoa-garrido@bioforsk.no

BIOFORSK NORD BODØ:THE NORTHERN ALGAE

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Natural sources of antioxidants, a necessity for animal health and welfare and product quality in organic livestock production.Study of the utilization of seaweed as a natural source for vitamin E and other healthy components on ewes and their offspring, and the effects on the intestinal microbiota and immune system.

Funding: Norwegian Research CouncilCollaboration: Bioforsk, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, University of Aarhus (Denmark)Contact: M. Novoa-Garrido

Ewes eating seaweed meal pellets. Photo: Bioforsk Nord Tjøtta

Screening of North Norwegian macro algae species for antibacterial activity on intestinal bacteria flora in ruminants.Pilot study to identify macro algae species from Northern Norway that produce secondary metabolites with microbial activity to identify new molecules that can have positive health effects in livestock, with special focus on ruminants.

Funding: MABIT-programmeCollaboration: Marbank, MarbioContact: M. Novoa-Garrido

Agar plates with bacterial growth from faeces of animals consuming seaweeds. Photo: M. Novoa-Garrido

Pool ecology

Optimization of phytoplankton production system and introduction of novel phytoplankton species for cod farming.

Funding: MABIT-programme, Lofilab ASCollaboration: University of Caen Basse-Normandie (France)Contact: C. Rebours

View of the marine pool. Photo: Lofitech AS

Environment friendly fish farming and use of cleaner fish

Research on antibacterial activity of microalgae used as green water for the development of rearing of ballan wrasse for control of sea lice in organic fish farming. www.eco-fish.org Funding: Northern Periphery EU-

Programme, Nordland CountyCollaboration: University of Nordland, Viking Fish Farm Ltd (UK), Marine Ryan Institute (Ireland), Daithi O’Murchu Marine Research Station (Ireland)Contact: C. Rebours

Microalgae cultures. Photo: C. Rebours

Fertilizer value of organic materials to ecologically grown vegetables.A study to find about how organic fertilizer as shrimp shell and seaweed meals influence yield and quality of organic vegetables.

Funding: Norwegian Research Council, Fylkesmannen in Nordland and Troms, BioforskCollaboration: Newcastle University, Nofima, Bioforsk , OikosContact: I. Øvsthus

Energy and nutrient optimization. Author: C. Uhlig

Energy and nutriment optimization due to integration of aqua- and agriculture on a regional scale in Northern Norway.

Recent tasks: cultivation of macroalgae in association with salmon farming and land-based industrial development .

Funding: Nordland CountyCollaboration: various industry partnersContacts: Å. Karlsen and C. Uhlig

Field experiment at Vågønes Photo: Ingunn Øvsthus