Study replaces dietary fish oil with microalgal oil
Study compares the response of Pacific white shrimp fed microalgal oil-based diets and assessed their ability to withstand a Vibrio parahaemolyticus challenge.
Acoustic feedback improves automated feeding systems for shrimp
Updating Auburn University’s standard feeding protocol for shrimp into an optimized version for timer-feeders, recognizing the role of acoustic feedback.
Dietary effect of low-fishmeal diets on gut microbiota in olive flounder
Study investigates long‐term effect of a low-fishmeal diet comprising plant‐based protein sources on the diversity of gut-microbiota in olive flounder.
Potential sources of single-cell protein products
Study reviews a widening variety of potential sources of single-cell protein products as renewable and sustainable ingredients for aquafeeds.
Black soldier fly larval production in a stacked production system
Study describes development and evaluation of an “all-in-one” stacked system for indoor production of black soldier fly larvae.
Supplementation of commercial, algae-sourced beta glucan in feeds for Pacific white shrimp juveniles
Supplementation of commercial, algae-sourced beta glucan in feeds for Pacific white shrimp juveniles
Study evaluates a commercial, algae-sourced, linear beta glucan in feeds for white shrimp; results show improved growth, survival, immune status.
Considerations for automatic feeding in shrimp ponds
Automatic feeding is becoming important for lowering production costs through better shrimp growth, lower feed conversion rate and higher survival rate.
Mexican startup offers DIY aquafeed solution by upcycling wastewater
MicroTERRA is a promising Mexico-based startup developing systems that use microalgae to turn fishpond wastewater into protein for fish feed.
Montana firm putting barley on the alternative feed ingredient menu
Aquafeed manufacturers around the world seeking alternatives to fishmeal may soon be able to turn to an abundant and underutilized crop: barley.
Waste not: Novel protein-recapture initiatives for aquaculture
A Norwegian fermentation technology firm utilizes volcanic matter to transform salmon waste, including feces and uneaten feed, into a high-protein powder.
Veramaris runs away with F3 oil-alternative contest
The DSM-Evonik joint venture won the F3 Fish Oil Challenge by a wide margin. CEO Karim Kurmaly talks about the “sacrifice” his team made to win.
Production of polychaetes for Ecuador’s shrimp industry
Study evaluates three genera of local polychaetes as potential live feeds for shrimp broodstock in maturation units in Ecuador.
Sunlight, seawater and wind: A simple recipe for ambitious algae grower Susewi
Utilizing proven large-scale pond engineering, Susewi aims to become the world’s largest producer of algal biomass, with its sights set on aquafeeds.
The red earthworm as an alternative protein source in aquafeeds
Study reviews biological composition, processing methods and production and research needs for the red earthworm, an aquafeed protein source candidate.
Vision of a vegetarian trout gets a bit clearer
Genetic selection research finds that vegetarian versions of rainbow trout can be raised on a cost-effective and fully plant-based diet.
Fly guys: Canada opens the door for insect-based feed companies
The sci-fi flick “The Fly” warned about mixing flies and technology, but high-tech black soldier fly farmers are seizing a real opportunity in aquaculture.