Use of shrimp protein hydrolysate in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, L.) feeds.
Use of shrimp protein hydrolysate in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, L.) feeds.
Author(s): LEAL, A. L. G.; CASTRO, P. F. de; LIMA, J. P. V. de; CORREIA, E. de S.; BEZERRA, R. de S.
Summary: A 45-day feeding trial was carried out to evaluate the use of shrimp protein hydrolysate (SPH) in diets for Oreochromis niloticus, L. SPH was included in isonitrogenous diets replacing fish meal protein by 0, 5, 10, and 20% and offered to Nile tilapia juveniles (1.7 ± 0.4 g) stocked in 40-L glass aquaria. The inclusion of SPH produced no significant differences (P C 0.05) in final weight, survival, weight gain, average daily gain, specific growth rate, feed conversion ratio, protein efficiency ratio, or apparent net protein utilization. The inclusion of SPH Nile tilapia diets significantly affected (P\0.05) the final fish body composition. Protein and ash contents decreased and fat content increased slightly with the increase in SPH. This study has demonstrated that SPH is a promising protein feedstuff and could account for as much as 6% of Nile tilapia diets with no adverse effects on growth and nutrient utilization.
Publication year: 2010
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Mid-North
Keywords: Camarão, Crescimento, Proteína, Tilápia
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