Aquafeeds
Fish nutrition will fuel aquaculture’s future
Dr. Monica Betancor, a lecturer at the University of Stirling, talks about the “intrinsic link” between fish nutrition and, ultimately, human health.
Aquafeeds
Survey reveals the prevalence of mycotoxins in livestock and aquatic animal feeds
Mycotoxin contamination in raw feed materials in the field and storage is detrimental to the health of animals and presents unique risks to fish.
Aquafeeds
Updating nutritional research strategies for the optimal evaluation of aquafeed ingredients, part 2
Standardizing the assessment process of aquaculture feed ingredients using a structured approach for assessing their quality.
Aquafeeds
Updating nutritional research strategies for the optimal evaluation of aquafeed ingredients, part 1
Many strategies can be used to assess the nutritional quality of ingredients. The choice, however, can impact the interpretation of that information.
Aquafeeds
Alternative feed ingredients support continued aquaculture expansion
Identifying sources for essential macro- and micronutrients is important, as well as understanding how best to manufacture feed to required physical specifications when using these new raw materials.
Aquafeeds
Proper grinding of aquaculture feed ingredients
In grinding aquaculture feed to proper particle sizes, parameters of consideration include particle size distribution and pellet density.
Aquafeeds
New ingredients for shrimp feeds, Part 2
"New" ingredients like seaweed meals, particularly from various kelp species, provide trace minerals and vitamin A, and increase the palatability of shrimp feeds.
Aquafeeds
New ingredients for shrimp feeds, Part 1
New ingredients and processes are figuring prominently in the production of more-nutritious and better-balanced “specialty" shrimp feeds.