The observed benefits associated with regular use of kelp meal can be summarized as follows:

Beef Cattle

• Better feed conversion

• Reduced back fat

• Increased loin size

Dairy Cattle

• Better feed conversion

• Improved conception with less calving problems

• Helps lower somatic cell count

• Helps prevent mastitis and milk fever

• Increases milk production with higher butter fat and protein content in milk

Hogs

• Produces more milk in the sow

• Better conception and bigger litters

• Better feed conversion

• More flavorful meat

Horses

• One can expect increased vitality and more stamina

• Healthier coat, bright eyes

• Less nervousness

Poultry

• Increased egg production

• Eggs have harder shell and better flavor

• Broilers gain faster on less feed and are healthier

• Consumers report better flavor in meat

Sheep

• Vast improvement in wool quality

• Better feed utilization

• Increased milk production in ewes

• Ewes are less nervous when nursing and take to newborn lambs faster

Shrimp

• Increased weight gains

• Reduced susceptibility to disease

Kelp as a feed additive

Tidal Kelp can be mixed into the feed, top dressed or fed free choice.

Large Dairy Cattle
6 to 8 oz. Per day for first 30 days top dressed. Or, 50 to 100 lbs. per ton for first 30 days then drop back 50%.
Range Cattle
Free choice with salt and calcium as a phosphate mineral mix.
Heifers
Free choice 90 days prior to breeding. This will help in achieving a much higher conception rate or feed at least 4 oz. per day.
Calves
2 oz. per day.
Horses
2 oz. per day.
Swine
Free choice or 50 lbs. per complete feed ration.