EPA and DHA levels in Atlantic salmon diets can improve fish health and feed efficiency. The study, by Veramaris and Manolin, shows how investment in nutrition helps to protect value throughout the supply chain, from farm to table.
The new study, which processed a decade of data from 166 farms, 430 million fish and nine Norwegian production zones, builds on the findings of our previously published scientific research. Mortality rates were 8 percent lower and eFCR decreased by 13 percent, while flesh quality also improved in populations fed diets rich in EPA & DHA. Improvements in predictability also increased by up to 50 percent, which translates into greater control over outcomes and more reliable business.
“Raising salmon on diets rich in EPA and DHA checks all the boxes: better survival, feed efficiency, quality, and less waste overall,” said Yann Le Gal, Veramaris global business development manager, in a press release. “This ensures the health of the animals and improves the sustainability of aquaculture as a reliable food system.”
“Our approach, inspired by medical data science, delivers more precise insights,” added Tony Chen, CEO of Manolin. “Rather than comparing fish by generations, we analysed populations, allowing us to detect patterns across similar farm conditions with much greater confidence.”
