Earthworm powder as extra fish food. |
The optimization of protein content in earthworm-based fish feed formulation was investigated in the study Full factorial design (FFD) and central composite design (CCD) were used as a statistical tool to screen the range of the selected parameters and to optimize the process respectively Three components were combined in the fish feed formulation namely earthworm powder chicken guts and soybean waste as the protein source The optimum nutritional values were obtained at 25% 25% and 595% for earthworm powder soybean waste and chicken guts respectively to give an optimum protein content of 3597% Formulation of fish feed from earthworm powder can be an alternative in aquaculture industry in the near future |
Earthworm And Maggot Meals As A Potential Fish Meal Replacement
Earthworm And Maggot Meals As A Potential Fish Meal Replacement Three meals were formulated from the earthworm (Endrilus eugineae) and maggot (Musca domestica) and fish (Engraulis encrosicolus). These meals were evaluated as a potential replacement for fishmeal. This is because fishmeal could be very expensive at times. The three meals were used in feeding the catfish (Heterobranchus isopterus) fry for 30 days. Read
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