Application of insect protein in aquatic animal diets with emphasis on sturgeon

Document Type : Tarvij

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1 Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Iranian, Fisheries Science Research Institute, International Sturgeon Research Institute

2 International Sturgeon Research Institute, Iranian Fisheries Science Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Rasht, Iran

Abstract

The aquaculture industry, as one of the largest sources of protein for the world's growing population, faces challenges such as providing quality and sustainable food raw materials. In recent years, Iran has faced numerous problems in providing soybean and fish meal, two valuable raw materials for providing dietary protein. The decrease in fish catch from the sea and the difficulty in providing some imported inputs have also exacerbated the problem. Sturgeon, which are known as economic species with high nutritional and commercial value, require feeding with a diet rich in protein and essential nutrients. In recent years, insect meal has been approved by researchers as a new, sustainable and economical alternative protein source, and has attracted the attention of producers. It can improve many economic, environmental and social issues. So far, many insect meal such as mealworm larvae, crickets, grasshoppers, soldier flies, and silkworms have been investigated and studied in the diets of farmed aquatic species such as rainbow trout, common carp, tilapia, and Vanami shrimp, and even Siberian sturgeon, Stellate sturgeon and Beluga. This extension study addresses the application and benefits of using insect protein in sturgeon diets.

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