We investigated the protein value of 8 different seaweed species in dairy cows.
The seaweeds collected in spring had higher nutritive and protein values as compared to autumn samples.
Porphyra and Ulva can supply a high amount of digestible protein to the small intestine.
Acrosiphonia, Alaria and Laminaria can supply high rumen degradable protein.
Mastocarpus and Palmaria both can supply equal amounts of protein to the rumen and intestine.