An outlook on Indian shrimp feed industry and manufacturers
There are 38 feed plants in India that can manufacture shrimp feeds, with a total capacity of 3.5 million MT. In 2019, the volume...
Single cell protein: The potential substitute of animal nutrition
Single cell protein (SCP) shows very attractive features as a nutrient supplement for animals. It basically comprises of protein, carbohydrate, fats, water and elements...
Shining a light on soybean meal quality
Soybean meal processing impacts the quality of the material, and it is now possible for feed producers to check additional protein quality indicators that can be used as a guide to check impact of processing on soybean meal quality, including reactive lysine content and urease activity.
Papaya by-products: Application in aquafeeds
Papaya is a tropical fruit; hence it is readily available throughout the year and economical. The primary by-products of the papaya processing industry include...
Bile acid – not just another emulsifier
Young animals have quite immature lipid digestion capabilities because their digestive organs may not be fully developed. To overcome this, nutritionists have started looking...
Suckling piglets: Are there alternatives to iron injections?
In the wild, newborn piglets absorb sufficient iron by rooting in the soil. In conventional pig farming, iron must be supplemented to ensure animal...
What you need to know for export feed and feed additives...
Planning to export feed and feed additives to China anytime soon? Find out the procedure about GACC (General Administration of Customs for the People's Republic of China) to apply for feed and feed additives in China.
Mineral and its importance in fish nutrition
Undoubtedly significant progress on the mineral requirements of aquatic animals has been made in the past two decades; overall developments in this field of...
Fish protein hydrolysates in aquafeed
The fish processing industry produces more than 60% by-products as waste, which incorporates head, skin, trimmings, fins, frames, viscera and roes. These by-product wastes...
Ideal protein concept in poultry and pigs
It can be concluded that, despite the existence of different methods for determining the ideal protein profile, the results obtained are relatively consistent. Any...
