Getting the bug for aquaculture4 Oct 2018When it comes to what they put in their mouths, fish don’t share our squeamishness – which is why a project to produce fish feeds based on black soldier fly larvae seems like a fruitful endeavour. The…
Probiotics to boost immune fitness and gut health7 Nov 2018SponsoredDespite growing trends in probiotic use, their application in aquafeeds has been constrained by the aggressive feed manufacture process, which kills or maims heat sensitive bacteria. Recently, advance…
African fishmeal factories under fire8 Aug 2018Due to concerns over the pollution they generate and the impact they have on local forage fish stocks and the fishermen who traditionally rely on them, in the last few weeks, fisheries representatives…
From fish waste to fuel26 Jul 2018A project that is looking into to both produce microalgae for fish feed and turn fish by-products into biodiesel is yielding promising results.
Fresh insights into salmon feeds10 Dec 2018Three recommendations for salmon diets have been given by Nofima researcher Jens-Erik Dessen following a number of extensive field trials.
Danes aim for 11,000 tonnes of insects6 Dec 2018Fish feed producer Aller Aqua is taking part in a project that aims to produce 30 tonnes of insects a day by 2022.
Can algae act as a "shield" against sea lice?6 Dec 2018Researchers in Norway are investigating whether diets containing microalgae can make salmon more resistant to sea lice.
Trout thrive on single cell protein5 Dec 2018Trials that measured the efficacy of rainbow trout diets containing a single cell protein against a number of standard trout diets have shown promising results.
Krill boats launch peninsula penguin initiative4 Dec 2018A joint commitment to ensure that krill fishery operations don’t have a negative impact on Antarctic Peninsula penguin colonies has been launched today.
Danes aim for 11,000 tonnes of insects6 Dec 2018Fish feed producer Aller Aqua is taking part in a project that aims to produce 30 tonnes of insects a day by 2022.
Can algae act as a "shield" against sea lice?6 Dec 2018Researchers in Norway are investigating whether diets containing microalgae can make salmon more resistant to sea lice.
Trout thrive on single cell protein5 Dec 2018Trials that measured the efficacy of rainbow trout diets containing a single cell protein against a number of standard trout diets have shown promising results.
Krill boats launch peninsula penguin initiative4 Dec 2018A joint commitment to ensure that krill fishery operations don’t have a negative impact on Antarctic Peninsula penguin colonies has been launched today.
A sense of plaice 15 Aug 2018During his 45 years at Ardtoe Marine Laboratory Jon Sherwood – one of the unsung heroes of Scottish aquaculture – has been quietly involved in all manner of pioneering fish-farming projects
An alternative to live algal shrimp feed16 Mar 2017The benefits of INVEs new product, Thalapure a microalgae hatchery feed for post-larval shrimp played a central part of a training session for the technical and commercial representatives of INVE at…
Rational feeding practices30 Dec 2009Dominique P. Bureau, David J. Bevan, and C. Young Cho, from the Fish Nutrition Research Laboratory at the University og Guelph, look at how rationally predicting feed requirements could save money and…
Insects as animal feeds3 Jun 2013In a report from FAO entitled 'Edible insects: Future prospects for food and feed security', the potential is explored of using insects as a source of protein and other nutrients in dies for poultry a…
Probiotics to boost immune fitness and gut health7 Nov 2018SponsoredDespite growing trends in probiotic use, their application in aquafeeds has been constrained by the aggressive feed manufacture process, which kills or maims heat sensitive bacteria. Recently, advance…
Live feed supplement launched1 Feb 2018SponsoredA new product to help enrich rotifers and Artemia that are used as live feeds in fish and shrimp hatcheries has been launched today.
ADM expands research team 1 May 2018SponsoredADM Animal Nutrition is pleased to announce the addition of five new individuals to its growing team of experts
Feed producer reshuffles to accelerate growth 21 Mar 2018SponsoredArcher Daniels Midland (ADM), which produces feed and food ingredients, has announced the realignment of its business segments across four units – Carbohydrate Solutions, Nutrition, Oilseeds and Origi…
Functional feed additives for a sustainable blue revolution4 Apr 2016SponsoredAquaculture is the fastest growing industry producing animal protein, with an average annual growth rate of 10 percent during the 1980s and 1990s. For the decade 20122022, aquaculture is forecasted to…
Effect of dietary salt supplementation on growth, survival and feed utilization of tilapia21 Mar 2016Malawi's fish production is dwindling and the development is not in tandem with the human population increase. In view of this, it is imperative to increase fish production to tally with the high mark…
Effect of a functional feed additive on productivity in Ecuadorian shrimp farming: a pilot scale demonstration21 Mar 2016SponsoredMaintaining a stable and favorable gut microflora is of crucial importance to minimize the impact of disease events and to optimize digestive efficiency in shrimp, resulting in improved survival and p…
Functional feed additives to prevent disease in farmed shrimp7 Sep 2015SponsoredBacterial and viral infections have caused disastrous collapses of the shrimp farming industry. Import regulations, consumer demands and sustainable management strategies restrict the number of drugs …
Feed efficiency system lands VC funding22 Oct 2018Aqua-Spark, the pioneer investment fund focused exclusively on sustainable aquaculture, today announced its investment in the Norwegian technology company CageEye. With the funds, CageEye will invest …
Icelanders ramp up salmon production plans 22 Jan 2018Plans to expand Iceland’s salmon farming industry are moving forward, with the delivery of a new 450-tonne capacity AKVA feed barge to the new Icelandic producer Arctic Sea Farm.
Barge-builder to benefit from expansion of salmon site12 Jan 2018The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has commissioned Gael Force Group to build a 400 tonnne capacity SeaMate feed barge for its Portree site, with delivery expected later this year.
New feed system in the pipeline8 Sep 2017A new system that claims to make the “feeding process in fish farms simpler, faster and easier to follow”, has been developed by AKVA.
