The Concept of Ideal Protein in Formulation of Aquaculture Feeds by Richard D. Miles and Frank A. Chapman

The Concept of Ideal Protein in Formulation of Aquaculture Feeds by Richard D. Miles and Frank A. Chapman


Aquaculture feeds characteristically contain a higher percent of protein than feeds used in agriculture for poultry, swine, and beef. A typical commercial production diet formulated for tilapia or catfish contains approximately 32-40% protein, while one formulated for trout or salmon contains as much as 44-50% protein, on a dry weight basis. A commercial grower diet formulated for most terrestrial animals rarely exceeds 20% in total protein, and even for carnivorous species such as cats, the total protein rarely exceeds 38%. The use of higher protein levels in fish feeds is...

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