Algae offer an alternative as they are valuable source of food and trace elements, considered one of the most important foods of the 21st century as a source of protein, lipids, polysaccharides, mineral, vitamins, and enzymes.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 30 million ducks are raised each year for meat and egg production. Per capita consumption of duck in the United States is approximately one-third of a pound.
Coccidiosis is a realistic problem and one of the most important diseases of poultry worldwide. It is caused by a protozoan parasite known as Eimeria that invades the cells of the poultry intestine.