Autoria: SOARES, M.; FRACALOSSI, D. M.; FREITAS, L. E. L. de; RODRIGUES, M. S.; REDIG, J. C.; MOURIÑO, J. L. P.; SEIFFERT, W. Q.; VIEIRA, F. do N.

Resumo: The objective of this work was to evaluate the performance of Litopenaeus vannamei fed different levels (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100%) of soybean protein concentrate (63.07% crude protein, CP) to replace fish meal-by product (61.24% CP). The study was conducted in clear water in fifteen 800 L tanks equipped with aeration systems, constant heating (29 ºC), and daily water exchange (30%). Each tank was stocked with 37.5 shrimp/m3 (3.03±0.14 g). Feed was supplied four times a day, at 6% of the initial biomass, adjusted daily. After 42 days, the weight gain of shrimp fed diets with 0 and 25% protein replacement was higher than that observed in shrimp fed 100% replacement, and there were no differences among those fed the other diets. Feed efficiency and survival did not differ among shrimp fed different protein replacements. There was a negative linear trend for growth parameters and feed intake as protein replacement with soybean protein concentrate increased. Fish meal by-product can be replaced by up to 75% of soybean protein concentrate, with no harm to the growth of Pacific white shrimp.

Ano de publicação: 2015

Tipo de publicação: Artigo de periódico

Unidade: Embrapa Pesca e Aquicultura

Palavras-chave: Camarão, Nutrição, Proteína, Soja