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Vibriosis: Fight and control through animal nutrition
Animal health maintenance is a constant concern of professionals involved in zootechnical creation. With the development of agricultural sectors, the demand...
Bioactive Peptides: How They Impact the Development of Aquaculture
Peptides are organic molecules formed by the union of two or more amino acids through peptide bonds, which occur between the carboxyl group of one amino acid...
Tilapia Feeds: Which ingredients to use for better health, productivity and performance
The world population increases daily and is estimated to reach 8,24 billion people in 2030 [1,2]. Consequently, the supply of safe and affordable food may...
What is digestibility in aquaculture and how to improve it
In order to formulate feed and choose ingredients for fish farming nutrition it is essential to consider not only the quantity of protein necessary for a...
Essential amino acids for aquaculture: performance & diet
For aquatic animals, more important than the protein content required in the diet, is its quality. But how do you measure the quality of a protein to use in...
How can feed palatability impact aquaculture?
In aqua nutrition, palatability is an important aspect to be taken into account when formulating feeds, considering that this characteristic is intrinsically...
Bioactive peptides and animal hydrolysate proteins in aquaculture
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global fish supply is projected to reach 201 million tonnes in 2030....
Premium meals: Viable alternatives for the formulation of fish feed
The profitability of aquaculture, especially the fish segment, is deeply related to the type of feed used. A balanced diet rich in proteins that contain...
Common fish diseases: causes, symptoms and treatments
Fish farming has become increasingly important as it meets the demand for high quality animal protein. In addition, the consumption of fish offers consumers...
How important is it to know each stage of fish farming thoroughly?
Those who are part of the fish farming business are already familiar with the three phases that make up fish farming: fingerling, rearing and fattening. Each...
Replace fish oil by animal’s oils in aquaculture for better results
In aquaculture, without any doubt, animal feed represents the largest portion of production cost. The formulated feed for aquatic animals has as one of its...
