Can efficient feed management help improve the sustainability of aquaculture?
Effective feed management can help producers use feed more efficiently, manage waste and support farm performance. Results depend on the species, feed, farming system, health, environment and feeding practices.
Feed management includes selecting an appropriate feed, storing and handling it correctly, monitoring appetite and growth, adjusting feeding to changing conditions and reviewing feed conversion and other farm data. Feed efficiency is an important indicator, but it does not by itself describe the full environmental performance of a production system.
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Frequent questions on feed management
Is one feed sufficient for all aquaculture species?
No. Fish and shrimp have different nutritional requirements depending on their species, life stage, health status and production conditions. Feeds are formulated for defined nutritional needs and intended uses rather than as one solution for every species or stage of production.
How much feed is needed to grow a farmed fish?
The amount of feed needed depends on the species, life stage, feed, health, farming conditions and feeding management. Feed conversion ratio, or FCR, describes the amount of feed used to produce one kilogram of weight gain. A lower FCR means that less feed is required.
Can efficient feed management help improve the sustainability of aquaculture?
Effective feed management can help producers use feed more efficiently, manage waste and support farm performance. Results depend on the species, feed, farming system, health, environment and feeding practices.