Aquafeeds
Macronutrient research in aquaculture nutrition
Proteins, lipids and carbohydrates require equal consideration for aquafeed formulators, as each macronutrient influences performance and feed conversion.
Health & Welfare
Effects of carbohydrate sources on a biofloc shrimp nursery
In an evaluation of carbohydrate sources, corn starch performed better than molasses in promoting the growth of L. vannamei in a biofloc nursery.
Aquafeeds
A look at protease enzymes in crustacean nutrition
Food digestion involves digestive enzymes to break down polymeric macromolecules and facilitate nutrient absorption. Enzyme supplementation in aquafeeds is a major alternative to improve feed quality and nutrient digestibility, gut health, compensate digestive enzymes when needed, and may also improve immune responses.
Health & Welfare
Added carbohydrates aid production in extensive culture
Tank and pond trials in India confirmed that the addition of carbohydrates to extensive shrimp ponds helped increase yield and reduce inorganic nitrogen.