1. In the formulation of aquafeeds, complete feeds must contain all necessary nutrients essential for good growth, survival, and reproduction.
1. In the formulation of aquafeeds, complete feeds must contain all necessary nutrients essential for good growth, survival, and reproduction.
2. No single ingredient provides all necessary nutrients.
2. No single ingredient provides all necessary nutrients.
3. Producing expensive aquafeeds is paramount to support the economic viability of aquaculture operations.
3. Producing expensive aquafeeds is paramount to support the economic viability of aquaculture operations. expensive – cost-effective
4. Species-Specific Needs is the careful consideration of ingredient ratios which ensures optimal nutrient delivery while minimizing production costs.
4. Species-Specific Needs is the careful consideration of ingredient ratios which ensures optimal nutrient delivery while minimizing production costs. Species-Specific Needs – Strategic combination
5. The four (4) ‘Driving Factors in Aquafeed Innovation’ are: Species Diversity, Cost Efficiency, Market Growth and Ingredient R&D.
5. The four (4) ‘Driving Factors in Aquafeed Innovation’ are: Species Diversity, Cost Efficiency, Market Growth and Ingredient R&D.
6. ‘Absence of harmful substances’ is one of the several critical factors in choosing feed ingredients for aquaculture.
6. ‘Absence of harmful substances’ is one of the several critical factors in choosing feed ingredients for aquaculture.
7. One common source of aquafeed ingredients is food industry waste.
7. One common source of aquafeed ingredients is food industry waste.
8. Protein is a minor component in aquafeeds.
8. Protein is a minor component in aquafeeds. minor – crucial
9. Animal proteins are typically high in protein with excellent amino acid profiles, this includes fish meal, poultry by-products, and meat and bone meal.
9. Animal proteins are typically high in protein with excellent amino acid profiles, this includes fish meal, poultry by-products, and meat and bone meal.
10. Plant proteins are superior to animal sources.
10. Plant proteins are superior to animal sources. superior – inferior
11. Carbohydrates and minerals are primary energy sources in aquafeed.
11. Carbohydrates and minerals are primary energy sources in aquafeed. minerals – lipids
12. Lipids are cheaper energy sources than lipids, also used as feed binders.
12. Lipids are cheaper energy sources than lipids, also used as feed binders. Lipids – Carbohydrates
13. Proximate composition analysis is the systematic approach used to determine the composition of food that provides a detailed breakdown of key components.
13. Proximate composition analysis is the systematic approach used to determine the composition of food that provides a detailed breakdown of key components.
14. Crude Protein is crude mixture of fat-soluble material present in foods, while Crude Fat is the total amount of protein present in a substance.
14. Crude Protein is crude mixture of fat-soluble material present in foods, while Crude Fat is the total amount of protein present in a substance. Crude protein (total amount of protein) - Crude Fat (crude mixture of fat-soluble)
15. Ash is the mineral content in fish feeds.
15. Ash is the mineral content in fish feeds.
16. Even if feedstuffs contain the same amount of a nutrient, the one with higher digestibility is preferred.
16. Even if feedstuffs contain the same amount of a nutrient, the one with higher digestibility is preferred.
17. Complete feed formulations include small amounts of micronutrients in the form of vitamin and mineral mixtures.
17. Complete feed formulations include small amounts of micronutrients in the form of vitamin and mineral mixtures.
18. Mineral Mixes is crucial for the skeletal development and physiological processes of the cultured specie.
18. Mineral Mixes is crucial for the skeletal development and physiological processes of the cultured specie.
19. Antioxidants prevent degradation and spoilage during storage.
19. Antioxidants prevent degradation and spoilage during storage.
20. Synthetic Binders enhance feed appeal and palatability for fish.
20. Synthetic Binders enhance feed appeal and palatability for fish. Synthetic Binders – Pigments and Attractants