Formulation and Characterisation of Some Pelleted Feeds for Penaeus monodon.
Formulation and Characterisation of Some Pelleted Feeds for Penaeus monodon.
Date
1995
Authors
Gokulakrishnan, P
Bandyopadhyay, S
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
Three least cost feed formulae were designed with the help of linear programming
model on the basis of nutritional and energy requirement of Penaeus monodon and processed
through conventional meat mincer and cooking extruder. Four feeds developed from these
formulae were characterised with respect to proximate composition, energy, pellet
diameter, true and bulk densities, settling rate and water stability. Results showed that
these feeds resemble some commercial shrimp feeds available in the market. Aquarium
culture experiments with these feeds yielded feed conversion ratio similar to each other,
but slightly higher than that of the commercial feed sample.
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Keywords
Feed formulation, feed characterisation, Penaeus monodon, pelleted feed.
Citation
Fishery Tech 32(1):19-24