Evaluation of blowfly (Chrysomya megacephala) maggot meal as an effective, sustainable replacement for fishmeal in the diet of farmed juvenile red tilapia (Oreochromis sp.)

Evaluation of blowfly (Chrysomya megacephala) maggot meal as an effective, sustainable replacement for fishmeal in the diet of farmed juvenile red tilapia (Oreochromis sp.)

Fishmeal is the primary protein source used in farmed fish feed. However, the high price of fishmeal is a major contributor to high production costs in the aquaculture industry. Insect-based diets have been recognized as cheaper alternatives to fishmeal, but the nutritional quality and impact on fis...

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Main Authors: Sing, Kong Wah, Kamarudin, Mohd Salleh, Wilson, John James, Azirun, Mohd Sofian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2014
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37523/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37523/1/Evaluation%20of%20blowfly%20%28Chrysomya%20megacephala%29%20maggot%20meal%20as%20an%20effective%2C%20sustainable%20replacement%20for%20fishmeal%20in%20the%20diet%20of%20farmed%20juvenile%20red%20tilapia%20%28Oreochromis%20sp.%29.pdf

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