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Waste Valorization for Animal Nutrition: Transforming Dairy and Seafood Byproducts into Premium Feed Ingredients

Agriculture
Food & Agriculture Microbiology
Fermentation & Microbially-Produced Agents
Other
Food Production & Products
Food Nutrition & Quality Enhancement
College
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
Researchers
Kuo, Chih Chun
Campanella, Osvaldo
Dabrowski, Konrad
Licensing Manager
Panic, Ana
(614) 292-5245
panic.2@osu.edu

T2026-026 Unlock new revenue streams while advancing sustainability through innovative feed solutions.

Overview & Opportunity

Dairy and seafood processors face rising operational costs from disposing of nutrient-rich byproducts, even as these waste streams represent untapped assets that could drive profitability and sustainability. OSU researchers have developed a novel process to transform these liabilities into a premium, shelf-stable feed ingredient with proven bioactive benefits that integrates seamlessly into existing operations. This solution enables companies to convert waste into new sources of value, unlocking revenue opportunities, reducing risk, and strengthening sustainability leadership in the nutrition industry.

Key Advantages

  • Revenue Generation: Converts low-value byproducts into a high-demand feed ingredient.
  • Operational Savings: Reduces disposal and handling costs of dairy and fish byproduct residues.
  • Sustainable Impact: Advances ESG goals and circular economy practices.
  • Proven Performance: Matches or exceeds commercial additives in feed durability and functionality.
  • Multi-Sector Versatility: Suitable for aquaculture, livestock, and pet nutrition markets.

Patents: Provisional

Seeking: Licensing