Posts Tagged ‘fish feed’
Feeding frenzy
High feed prices could be set to continue in 2024, experts say. Fiona Nicolson reports At the end of 2022, Rabobank’s Global Animal Protein Outlook for 2023 revealed that global grain and oilseed prices had almost doubled between May 2020 and May 2022, due to increased demand, concerns about supply and increased geopolitical uncertainty. Some…
Read MoreInvesting in the future
Major developments for cleaner fish management Amidst global upheaval and the effects of Covid-19, UK-based feed manufacturer, World Feeds Ltd, has been hard at work ensuring that its well-laid plans for 2020 have been able to proceed as uninterrupted as possible. This year marks a major milestone for the company, as its factory in the…
Read MoreEnhanced digestion
Compatibility of feeds with fish digestive and metabolic capacities is paramount for optimal growth performance and health. Suboptimal levels of dietary lipids, or the seasonal variations in water temperature, negatively affect the absorption and utilization of lipids and lipophilic nutrients. Adisseo has developed digestive enhancers based on natural emulsifying components to restore the digestive and…
Read MoreAlltech Coppens brings RAS feeds and expertise to the aquaculture industry
For many years Alltech Coppens has been committed to the RAS farming needs. The golden rule for consistent performance in RAS is to maintain constant and optimal water quality. This affects feed uptake, digestion, growth and waste excretion. Keeping all parameters optimal at all times requires great understanding of the fish and dynamics of the…
Read MoreAlltech Coppens – Growing Pains – Solid Foundations can support optimal fish growth
Growing pains Solid foundations can support optimal fish growth LIFE on this planet is fraught with danger enough for us humans, but in the animal world the phrase ‘dog eat dog’ was coined for a reason. Every species is presented with fundamental challenges that determine its survival. As well as avoiding becoming a meal for…
Read MoreTecnovit offer a natural anti-stress feed material
Seretec is a natural anti-stress feed material that helps aquatic species to cope better with stress. It is an Opuntia ficus indica extract that accelerates the synthesis of Heat Shock Proteins (HSP) which helps the aquatic species respond to recurrent repeated stressful challenges. It can be applied both in feed and by immersion which provides…
Read MoreCooke buys Skretting’s UK feed plant
CANADIAN owned salmon farmer Cooke has bought Skretting’s Scottish feed mill in Invergordon, which ceased production in April this year. New Brunswick based Cooke announced today the establishment of Northeast Nutrition Scotland at the Easter Ross site. Skretting, owned by Nutreco, said last year that the decision to close its UK operation was due to…
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