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 · Proprietary Process
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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.

Holstein dairy cows in a pasture — 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 at individual feeding stations — 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?

Tropical red seaweeds contain bioactive compounds that interact with rumen microorganisms. AENON's proprietary solid-state fermentation (SSF) process is designed to make these seaweed bioactives suitable for ruminant feed applications, enabling a dual-pathway approach to methane reduction.

AENON is developing a proprietary fermentation approach for seaweed-based feed additive applications. The process is designed to transform selected seaweed substrates into a formulation suitable for ruminant feed integration.

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 (SSF)
AENON's proprietary SSF process transforms selected seaweed substrates into a formulation suitable for ruminant feed application. Designed to preserve and activate marine bioactive compounds.
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). In-vivo trial in collaboration with Seoul National University Pyeongchang Research Farm — site visit completed, trial infrastructure confirmed. Trial start: Q4 2026.
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
Future applications may include verified methane-reduction pathways applicable to carbon markets. Commercial eligibility is subject to product registration and applicable programme requirements.
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Intellectual Property

IP & Ownership
Structure

A transparent overview of AENON's technology assets and their protection status.

Component Ownership Protection Route Stage
Seaweed Sourcing AENON sole Exclusive supply agreements · Dual-origin Operational
Formulation Know-How (SSF) AENON sole Trade secret · Patent application planned In Development
Probiotic Strains Licensed in Third-party licence agreement Operational
In-Vivo Data Joint w/ SNU Joint research agreement · Co-authorship 2026 Q4 Planned
MRV Methodology AENON sole Method patent · GHG Protocol-based In Development
Combination Formulation Under counsel review To be confirmed upon partner agreement Under Review
FTO Position: SeaTrace™ SC-1 contains no bromoform and sits outside FutureFeed's Asparagopsis-based patent estate. No synthetic inhibitors. Natural marine-bioactive ingredients only.
The "Combination Formulation" row ownership is listed as "Under counsel review" until partner agreements are finalised, to prevent overclaiming.
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)
Process Proprietary SSF
IP Proprietary formulation
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
Not just for cattle

Not just for cattle

AENON's seaweed fermentation technology works for poultry, pigs, farmed fish, and pets too. It helps keep the gut healthy, makes eggshells stronger, and keeps animals hydrated even when they don't drink enough.

ShellStrong Marine Blend — layer hen gut health and eggshell quality
In Development
For poultry farms
Stronger eggshells, healthier hens
Ascophyllum nodosum, a seaweed harvested from Canada's clean coastal waters, keeps laying hens' guts healthy and helps them absorb calcium for stronger eggshells. That's ShellStrong, made with no synthetic additives.
Stronger shells Healthy gut Better calcium
Swine production — L-Lysine amino acid supplement for commercial pig farming
Available
For pig farms
More lean meat, faster to market
돈육탄탄 985 is a high-purity L-Lysine (98.5%) supplement. It raises lean meat yield, improves feed efficiency, and gets pigs to market weight sooner.
Learn more about 돈육탄탄 985
FIBALON® — German fiber filter media for fish farms, restaurants and aquariums
Available
For fish farms, restaurants & aquariums
Less cleaning, clearer water
FIBALON® is German-made fiber filter media. Swap out your old filter wool and you'll clean it ten times less often, while its ultra-fine 8㎛ capture catches even small waste and droppings.
FIBALON wholesale inquiry
냥다수 Nyang-da-soo — hydration drink for cats
Launching Soon
For cat households
Hydration they'll actually drink
냥다수 is a hydration drink for cats that don't drink much water. It comes in 50 ml single-serve pouches, made to support bladder health, with no preservatives and sterile UHT production.
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AENON in the Media

Latest News & Coverage

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

AVING NEWS
애논, AFPRO 2026서 'SeaTrace' 알려…"탄소중립형 사료 첨가제 솔루션!"
AENON presented SeaTrace™ SC-1 at AFPRO 2026 (COEX, Seoul) — demonstrating marine-bioactive feed technology for enteric methane reduction in cattle.
2026.07.20 Read Article
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경북대 '2025 CBC KOREA' 우승팀 (주)애논…세계창업대회 한국대표로 출전
AENON won the 2025 CBC KOREA competition at Kyungpook National University, representing South Korea at the global CBC startup competition.
2025.12.04 Read Article
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[한국수자원공사 2025 초기창업패키지] 깨끗한 물이 지속 재이용되는 양식 환경을 구축하는 기업 '애논'
A rare glimpse into the founder's origin story — how AENON was born from the vision of clean, recirculating aquaculture systems, selected as a 2025 K-Water Early-Stage Startup Package company.
2025.12.20 Read Article
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.

Feed Manufacturers
Livestock Farms
Carbon Markets
Research Institutions
Investors
CEO
Zion Bong
Address
F305, Leads Square
325 Sandan-ro, Danwon-gu
Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
Republic of Korea

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