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Tasco® is an all-natural, advanced feed ingredient, effective in all species of production and show animals. Tasco® is derived exclusively from unique marine plants and is an excellent source of prebiotic fibers and other beneficial bioactive compounds that are exclusive to marine plants and are not commonly found in other sources of prebiotics.
Tasco® is a meal product available in different particle sizes to fit different feeding applications. Custom mesh profiles are available as special order.
Tasco® has a long and stable shelf life of up to 3 years. It should be stored in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area.
Tasco® is manufactured by Acadian Seaplants Limited, a globally recognized industry leader in the processing of seaweed-based products for food, feed and agricultural markets worldwide. Acadian is a fully-integrated company that is responsible for every stage of its operation from the sustainable harvesting and cultivation of marine plants, technology development and engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance to market development, sales and technical customer support.
Yes. Tasco® can be used in formulations with FOS/inulin and MOS-type prebiotics. However, Tasco® can economically replace these prebiotics and provide additional benefits.
Yes. Laboratory data shows that Tasco® works in synergy with probiotic cultures to support GI tract health.
Tasco® is easily incorporated into mineral blocks, complete feeds, and mineral mixes. With a low inclusion rate, Tasco®fits into complete feeds or targeted supplement feeding programs. Tasco® is heat stable and can be incorporated into extruded or pelleted rations.
No. Tasco® has over 30 years of inclusion in feed formulas and customers report good palatability. The slight salty taste seems to appeal to animals.
Tasco® is partly soluble with increased in viscosity.
Tasco® has at least five times the potency of prebiotics such as FOS or inulin-type products. Tasco® is fermentable while MOS-type products are not.
Tasco® is produced under strict quality control procedures, with full traceability. The manufacturing facilities are HACCP/GMP and ISO 22000:2018 certified.
Yes. Tasco® is certified organic by Pro-Cert Systems, Inc., a USDA NOP accredited certifier. Visit the certificationsection to read more.
No. Tasco® is 100% all-natural, non-GMO, minimally processed, from sustainably harvested marine plants. Learn more about our sustainable harvest.
“Tasco® has done wonders for our show animals. We feel that by feeding Tasco® our cattle have stayed on feed throughout the stress of showing and hauling, particularly in summer heat. We are very pleased with Tasco® performance.”
– John Leonhard, Oskaloosa, Kansas