Nutrition is one of the key drivers in animal production, especially intensive animal production. In aquaculture, the high cost of diets makes it even more so. Using feed that is targeted to give maximum efficiency from the species grown can mean the difference between a profitable and a marginal operation.For fishfarming tailormade feeds are of outmost importance.
Some companies deliver outstanding nutrition and services to fish farmers worldwide for the sustainable production of healthy and delicious fish. Because fish feed is an important aspect in the operational costs, much applied research is needed. Fish and shrimp diets used to contain a large proportion of fish meal, but due to costs, the fish meal is often replaced by vegetable proteins. More companies are getting involved in supplying ingredients for the aqua feed industry. In fish farming, nutrition is critical because feed represents 40-50% of the production costs. Fish nutrition has advanced dramatically in recent years with the development of new, balanced commercial diets that promote optimal fish growth and health.
The development of new species-specific diet formulations supports the aquaculture (fish farming) industry as it expands to satisfy increasing demand for affordable, safe, and high-quality fish and seafood products.
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