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 powder for animal
WHAT IS EARTHWORM POWDER? Adequate amount of essential amino acids, Comparable fatty acid profile are essential for shrimp, fishes, birds, Pets and all animals. Specifically in terms of lysine & combination of methionine, cysteine, phenylanine & tyrosine which are important for growth and cell repair of all animals. Preponderance of long chain fatty acids, Adaquate mineral content is inevitable. Presence of wide range of vitamins, Rich in Niacine – an unusual source of Vitamin B12 and a valuable component of animal feed, Linoleic and Linolenic acids are mandatory for animal feed a
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