Can grass in fish feeds lead to a greener salmon aquaculture sector?
The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research seeks to turn grass into protein-rich fish feed in an effort to reduce dependency on soy.
Ingredient digestibility evaluation with enzyme extracts of Pacific white shrimp zoea, mysis and post-larvae
Results revealed variations in protein digestibility across developmental stages of L. vannamei, underscoring the importance of stage-specific dietary formulations.
New metric from Stirling aims to help fish farmers boost nutrition retention
A new "nFIFO" metric may help fish farmers boost nutrient retention, reduce waste and lead to more sustainable aquaculture practices.
Solid-state fermentation converts rice bran into a high-protein feed ingredient for black tiger shrimp
Fermented rice bran was studied as a replacement for soybean meal for black tiger shrimp (P. monodon) with a focus on growth performance.
New PCR method ensures authenticity of insect-based ingredients in aquafeeds
Researchers develop a PCR method to detect mealworm and black soldier fly DNA in aquafeeds, enhancing product authenticity and traceability.
How a plant-based diet impacts genetic improvement, feed efficiency in Pacific white shrimp
Study highlights the importance of considering selective breeding white shrimp for improved feed efficiency when using plant-based diets.
Canada approves use of a novel plant-based omega-3 oil for aquaculture feeds
Health Canada approves a novel omega-3 plant-based oil from canola for use in dietary supplements supporting health.
Canadian collaboration aims to expand canola for aquaculture feed
Joint project with Onda and the Canola Council of Canada aims to expand the use of canola as an ingredient for sustainable aquaculture feed.
Study re-evaluates the wild fish required for global aquaculture feed
Is aquaculture’s use of wild fish greater than commonly cited? Researcher says a broader approach can better calculate wild biomass used in aquaculture feed.
Effects of dietary taurine on maturation and health status of female Pacific white shrimp broodstock
Effects of dietary taurine on maturation and health status of female Pacific white shrimp broodstock
Modulating lipid metabolism, antioxidant capacity and immunocompetence, taurine can improve maturation and health status of P. vannamei broodstock.
Effect of mysid meal as a dietary fishmeal replacement of Pacific white shrimp postlarvae diets
Mysid meal can replace up to 100 percent of the fishmeal in P. vannamei diets with no harm to survival, growth, feed utilization or nutrient retention.
SFP toolkit aims to help seafood companies tackle environmental impact of aquafeeds
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership aims to increase the transparency of aquafeed ingredients and help improve seafood sustainability.
Application of fungi and their secondary metabolites in aquaculture
Fungi appear to have many significant applications in aquaculture, but research is needed to realize this potential.
Aquafeed applications of shrimp processing waste
Products from shrimp processing waste are promising high-quality aquafeed ingredients that utilize and valorize shrimp solid waste streams.
Influence of eating habits and habitats on omega-3 composition and growth in farmed fish
Dietary omega-3 fatty acid levels significantly affect EPA and DHA levels in the livers and muscles of carnivorous and omnivorous fish, but not of herbivores.
Grow-out protein requirements of Nile tilapia fed fishmeal-free diets
Protein levels affect growth performance, yield and composition parameters, supporting the use of fishmeal-free soybean- and corn-based diets.