R. Bras. Zootec.01/Jul/2009;38(special issue):43-51.
Nutritive value of common feeds used in tropical fish diets
DOI: 10.1590/S1516-35982009001300005
Selection of potential ingredients for feed formulation for any fish species requires knowledge of the apparent digestibility coefficients of energy and nutrients. The nutritive value of various ingredients has been investigated in Brazil and alternative source is must support similar fish performance and no adverse effects on fish health and the environment. Several factors can affect nutrient digestibility and the apparent digestibility coefficients of wide range of feed ingredients should be used for more accurate and economical feed formulation.
Nutritive value of common feeds used in tropical fish diets
Keywords: digestibility; fish; ingredients; nutrition