Phospholipids are the major constituents of cell membranes and are vital to the normal function of every cell and organ. The inclusion of phospholipids in aquafeeds ensures increased growth, better survival and stress resistance, and prevention of skeletal deformities of larval and juvenile stages of fish and shellfish species. By Amit Ranjan in GAA Advocate

USSEC recently released the report, “Soybean Meal Quality by Origin, report no. 4/2016,” based on current (May) and future (August-October) feedstuff prices for feeds of different species.

The world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon, Marine Harvest takes you on a trip to the fjords of Trondheim, and shows you against the backdrop of a beautiful landscape how they successfully run a fish feed factory – with aquafeed processing solutions from Bühler.

A new report on the global aqua feed market says it is expected to increase from US$57.7 billion in 2012 to US$122.6 billion by 2019.

What do the pond bottom and the shrimp gut have in common? Both harbor abundant microbial populations, organized in real ecosystems that contribute to animal and farm performance and health. This was the central theme of Lallemand Animal Nutrition 2nd Aquaculture Technical Meeting, hosted in Chennai, India, in March 2016 and dedicated to shrimp farming

This report analyzes global prospects for fisheries and aquaculture. The World Bank Group (WBG) Agriculture Action Plan 2013-15 summarizes critical challenges facing the global food and agriculture sector.

Fish farming is a livestock enterprise in its own right and must be developed into a fully- fledged agricultural industry in Zimbabwe. This was highlighted at the launch of the Zimbabwe Fish Producers’ Association (ZFPA) at Exhibition Park on 17 March, which attracted a turnout of 220, eager to find out more about fish production. The formation of ZFPA formally brings aquaculture into agriculture as part of the livestock sub-sector.

While the use of feed with a large proportion of terrestrial ingredients may reduce the pressure on fisheries to provide feed for fish in the form of fishmeal and fish oil, it may significantly increase the pressure on freshwater resources due to water consumption and pollution in crop production for aquafeed. Furthermore, the competition with feed for humans and livestock, as well as with plant material for biofuels is aggravated.

Many aquafeed manufacturers measure water activity to prevent mold during storage. By assuming that water activity is only about microbes and mold, they miss the opportunity to use this versatile measurement to improve quality and profitability, too.

According to the latest FAO Globefish report, markets are flooded with low-value tilapia and demand in the USA remains stagnant.

The results of recent research into the inclusion of tallow in fish feed formulations, suggest that it is viable as a potential substitute for other alternative lipid sources such as poultry by-product oil.

The latest ENSO El Niño Advisory indicates that the current strong El Niño is weakening.

IFFO has produced a position paper on the use of Ethoxyquin as an antioxidant in fishmeal and fish feeds

Biofloc can increase feed efficiency, finds new study.

Dr Tzachi Samocha and associates have just written a comprehensive manual on growing shrimp at high densities in biofloc systems.

The Spring edition of the AFIA Journal, which keeps members, association friends and affiliates of AFIA up-to-date on organization, industry and government information, is now available in eBook format.

A new study shows that dietary additive potassium diformate improves growth and survival.

Market analysists RNCOS have just released a new report that analyzes prospects for the commercial aquafeed in India over the next four years.

Caratinoids are widespread and important pigments that contribute characteristic quality criteria, especially color, to meet consumer demands from aquaculture products. They are also essential for reproduction and have been found to enhance survival in Atlantic salmon.

The Monthly News Report on Grains for February 2016 is now available and gives mixed predictions for the year ahead.