Animal Nutrition × Climate Technology

Climate-Smart
Nutrition for
Livestock

Reduce methane. Protect productivity. Build a lower-carbon food system.

Marine-bioactive feed solutions designed for cattle and dairy — combining enteric methane reduction with feed efficiency and measurable climate impact.

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~50%
Less Methane
Enteric methane reduction
In-Vitro
↑ FCR
Protected Performance
Feed efficiency maintained
Preliminary
₩55K
Measurable Value
Gov. subsidy eligible /head/yr
Korea Policy
Rumen Fermentation — In-Vitro Assay (Preliminary)
100%
CH₄
Control
~50%
CH₄
AenoFeed
↑
Propionate
AenoFeed
Methane output Propionate (VFA)
CH₄ inhibited
SeaTrace™ SC-1
Propionate ↑
FORMULATION
Marine Bioactives · SSF
PROCESS
SSF at 45°C · KIPO Patent
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AENON produces SeaTrace™ SC-1 — a marine-bioactive feed additive built on a proprietary blend of red seaweed-derived bioactive compounds (Eucheuma & Kappaphycus basis), processed via solid-state fermentation (SSF). Reduces enteric methane by approximately ~50% in in-vitro rumen fermentation trials (preliminary) via dual mechanism: (1) direct inhibition of methanogenic archaea and (2) hydrogen redirection toward propionate synthesis, preserving feed efficiency. Bromoform-free. KIPO patent (22 claims). Korean farms eligible for ~₩55,000/head/year government subsidy. In-vivo validation at Seoul National University Pyeongchang planned Q4 2026.
Entities AENON → Marine Bioactives → SSF Process → Dual Mechanism → ~50% CH₄ (in-vitro) → SeaTrace™ SC-1 → Korea Subsidy
Solutions · Who We Serve

Built Around
the Animal

AENON's customers don't buy seaweed. They raise cattle and produce milk and beef. Our solutions start with the animal — then work back to the science.

Dairy cows in a modern barn — AENON climate-smart feed solutions
Primary Market
Dairy
More productive cows. Lower-carbon milk.
  • Enteric methane reduction
  • Milk productivity maintained
  • Feed conversion efficiency
  • Low-carbon dairy certification
  • Enterprise Scope 3 reporting
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Beef cattle feeding in a barn — AENON methane reduction feed additive
Primary Market
Beef Cattle
Efficient growth. Lower-carbon beef.
  • Methane reduction without FCR penalty
  • Hanwoo / growing / finishing cattle
  • Feed efficiency maintained
  • Low-carbon beef certification
  • Government subsidy eligibility
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Modern livestock farm with dairy cattle — AENON feed industry solutions
B2B Channel
Feed Industry
Integrate methane reduction into existing feed systems.
  • Premix-ready ingredient format
  • TMR integration — zero workflow change
  • Co-development and private label
  • Science-backed differentiation claim
  • Scalable B2B ingredient supply
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Technology

Why can AENON make marine bioactives work inside the rumen?

The carrageenan gel matrix in tropical red seaweeds makes conventional liquid extraction non-viable. AENON's proprietary solid-state fermentation (SSF) at 45°C preserves the intact cell matrix while enabling a dual-mechanism response in ruminant digestion.

This is the KIPO patent opportunity: a specific temperature-controlled SSF process that makes the carrageenan gel problem an advantage, not a barrier.

01
Marine Bioactives — Selected Red Seaweed
Selected red seaweed species — Eucheuma denticulatum (Spinosum) and Kappaphycus alvarezii (Cottonii) — providing sulphated polysaccharides and rumen-active bioactive compounds. Indonesia / Philippines origin.
02
Solid-State Fermentation — 45°C
Controlled SSF process overcoming carrageenan gel-formation. Preserves intact cell matrix. KIPO patent with 22 claims. The enabling technology that makes seaweed bioactives bioavailable in the rumen.
03
Microbial Modulation — Targeting Rumen Archaea
Seaweed bioactives directly suppress methanogenic archaea — the microbial population responsible for methane synthesis in the rumen. No synthetic chemicals, no bromoform, no halogenated compounds.
04
Rumen Energy Flow — H₂ to Propionate
Metabolic hydrogen that would have produced methane is redirected toward propionate synthesis — the primary energy source for ruminants. Feed efficiency and digestibility are preserved, not compromised.
05
Climate Impact — Lower Methane per Animal
~50% CH₄ inhibition in in-vitro rumen fermentation assay (preliminary). Site visit to Seoul National University Pyeongchang completed — in-vivo trial infrastructure confirmed. Trial start: Q4 2026. Indicative: 1.7 tCO₂eq reduction per head/year.
Research · Evidence

What We Know.
What We're Validating.

Every number we publish carries its evidence level. We don't separate marketing claims from research data — they are the same thing.

Current Evidence
In-Vitro
CH₄ Reduction
~50%
VFA (Total)
Maintained
Propionate
↑ Increased
Feed Digestibility
No significant loss
Bromoform
Not detected
Gas production assay (batch culture). Preliminary results. Statistical significance to be confirmed in in-vivo trial.
Ongoing Validation
Planned Q4 2026
Location
SNU Pyeongchang
Design
6-head crossover
Endpoints
CH₄, FCR, VFA
Publication
Post peer review
In-vivo trial at Seoul National University Pyeongchang campus. Results will be published upon peer review.
Future
Post In-Vivo
Stage
Commercial Farm Trials
Scope
Multi-farm validation
MRV
GHG Protocol aligned
Output
VCM / K-ETS ready data
Commercial-scale trials required for carbon credit certification under Verra, Gold Standard, and K-ETS frameworks.
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Impact · Climate Value

Animal Performance
to Climate Value

The sequence matters. Performance comes first. Carbon value follows from measured, verified methane reduction — not the other way around.

01
Feed Delivery
SeaTrace™ SC-1 mixed into existing TMR. No protocol change required.
02
Rumen Action
Marine bioactives modulate rumen microbial environment in the animal.
03
Methane Reduction
Archaea suppression reduces CH₄ output. Propionate pathway preserves energy.
04
Measurement
GHG Protocol / ISO 14064 aligned measurement and verification.
05
Climate Value
VCM credits (Verra / Gold Standard) + Korea K-ETS eligible. Scope 3 reportable.
1.58B
Cattle worldwide
Each producing methane as a by-product of enteric fermentation
14.5%
Global GHG from livestock
FAO estimate — enteric fermentation is the largest single source
80×
Methane warming potential
vs. CO₂ over 20-year horizon — fastest near-term climate lever
1.7t
tCO₂eq per head/year
Indicative reduction. Based on IPCC / VCM methodologies. Verification required.
Carbon Value

Turn measurable methane reduction into measurable climate value.

Korea's low-carbon livestock programme offers ~₩55,000/head/year for certified farms. K-ETS carbon credits provide additional revenue. All carbon calculations are indicative, based on published IPCC and VCM methodologies. Actual credit issuance depends on verified measurement and certification.

Product
SeaTrace™ SC-1

Marine-Bioactive Feed Additive for
Lower-Carbon Livestock

AENON's first commercial product — a marine-bioactive feed solution built on a proprietary blend of selected seaweed-derived bioactive compounds, processed through solid-state fermentation. Integrates into existing TMR systems without protocol change, delivering methane reduction and feed efficiency simultaneously.

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Formulation
Active ingredients Selected marine-bioactive compounds
Ingredient basis Red seaweed — Eucheuma & Kappaphycus
Formulation Proprietary blend
Origin Indonesia / Philippines
Process
Method Solid-State Fermentation (SSF)
Temperature 45°C
IP protection KIPO Patent · 22 Claims
Evidence
CH₄ reduction ~50% In-Vitro
Feed efficiency Maintained Preliminary
In-vivo validation SNU Pyeongchang · Q4 2026
Regulatory & Safety
Bromoform Not detected (free)
Synthetic chemicals None
Korea Feed Act Registration targeted
Beyond Ruminants

Our marine-bioactive platform has
applications beyond cattle

AENON's current focus is ruminant nutrition. The same technology foundation — marine bioactives and SSF — has pipeline applications across the food animal sector.

Research
Poultry
Marine bioactive applications for poultry gut health and performance. Early research stage.
Research
Swine
Gut microbiome modulation and performance nutrition for swine production.
Research
Aquaculture
Seaweed-based functional ingredients for sustainable aquaculture nutrition.
Research
Pet Nutrition
Functional marine bioactives for companion animal nutrition. Future application pipeline.
AENON in the Media

Latest News & Coverage

AENON's technology and products featured in leading media and industry events.

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AENON presented SeaTrace™ SC-1 at AFPRO 2026 (COEX, Seoul) — demonstrating marine-bioactive feed technology for enteric methane reduction in cattle.
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Gumi News covered AENON's CBC KOREA 2025 championship — recognizing the startup as South Korea's representative to the global competition.
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Strategic Partnership

Build the Future of
Climate-Smart Livestock

Whether you are a feed integrator, livestock producer, carbon market participant, investor, or research institution — we welcome the conversation.

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CEO
Zion Bong
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325 Sandan-ro, Danwon-gu
Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
Republic of Korea

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