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| Author: | rassd71 [ Sep 17th, '07, 02:04 ] |
| Post subject: | New insect protein for fish with potential as feed replacer |
I got this from the bp group list. It has some great potential. Especially as a way to get away from buying feed for small systems and community farms. New insect protein for fish with potential as feed replacer Aquaculture and technology group Neptune Industries, Inc. announced today that its Aqua Biologics, Inc. subsidiary has begun its Phase 2 research trials with Mississippi State University on the development of its patent pending Ento-Protein™. Ento-Protein™ is a high quality sustainable protein derived from insects, and is intended to be a replacement for the declining fishmeal products now used in fish and animal diets. This phase of research will include feeding trials on hybrid striped bass with diets substituting 100% of the dietary fishmeal component with Ento-Protein™ meal. Concurrently, the Company is structuring the final Phase 3 research for extended growth trials, which are anticipated to begin in October. The successful completion of Phase 3 trials would pave the way for the implementation of commercial production. Mr. Sal Cherch, Chief Operating Officer, stated, "We are extremely pleased with the results of our Phase 1 research efforts, and strongly believe that Ento-Protein™ will successfully provide a sustainable, all-natural fishmeal substitute. A staggering 25% of all world fish production goes into fishmeal and fish oil. The world supply of fishmeal is so isolated geographically, that every metric tonne of fishmeal travels an average of 5000 km before it reaches the end user. This has enormous economic implications in supplying the global markets. Our ability to locate Ento-Protein™ production sites worldwide would provide a viable solution to this serious problem. The key to the rapid and successful expansion of global seafood production is through the sustainable commercial production of a high quality dietary protein. Ento-Protein™ is the logical choice to eliminate the industry's dependence upon wild fishmeal as a dietary protein." According to the firm's president Ernest Papadoyianis, Neptune Industries' patent-pending Ento-Protein would be a sustainable source of protein to replace fish meal, which is currently made from rapidly declining ocean species such as anchovies, sardines and menhaden. Neptune Industries said its product, which is expected to be on the market within the next year, will initially target organic and natural fish production before moving into the mainstream seafood market. Fears about reduced global fish stocks have escalated in recent years. A report published last year in the Science journal claimed that all seafood stocks around the world may collapse by 2050 if fishing continues at its current rate. The collapse, which would see more than 90 per cent of all wild seafood that is currently fished disappear, would destroy both ecosystems and fishing economies. The findings pile intense pressure on industry and governments to create a more sustainable production chain. According to Papadoyianis, Ento-Protein will be a major breakthrough for the fish industry, which is not only faced with a supply shortage for bate fish, but has also been slapped with fish meal price increases at a time when demand - for both meal and fish - is on the up. "Most research has centered on the use of vegetable derived protein sources which are inferior in digestibility and assimilation in most carnivorous fish species. These sources often lead to a significant decrease in growth in animals fed these diets," said Papadoyianis. "Ento-Protein is a superior dietary protein source derived from select insect species produced in a sustainable fashion under controlled conditions. Our goal is to provide our industry with a high quality, sustainable protein source for aquaculture diets that complies with U.S. Organic Standards." Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Neptune Industries, Inc. has developed a scalable, modular aquaculture technology called Aqua-Sphere™ and Aqua-Cell™ that successfully address the environmental concerns of most aquaculture operations by controlling and recycling all waste products, while insuring the production of the highest quality fish at an affordable price. The company currently operates the Blue Heron Aqua Farms in Florida City, FL and is a leading producer of hybrid striped bass, which it markets internationally as Everglades Striped Bass™. The company's current production at its Blue Heron farm, and future production with Aqua-Sphere™ System technology are intended to target the organic market as soon as organic certification of farm-raised seafood becomes available. Published 09/04/2007 |
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| Author: | Jaymie [ Sep 17th, '07, 05:49 ] |
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Good to read new ideas. I still think someone in US should be harvesting carp for fish meal |
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| Author: | rassd71 [ Sep 17th, '07, 06:07 ] |
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Jaymie wrote: Good to read new ideas.
I still think someone in US should be harvesting carp for fish meal The problem with feeding fish meal to fish is the huge potential for disease transfer. It would also be nice to find a more sustainable protein source. I'm not sure if specifically raising fish for meal is the most effective solution. The rate of conversion from feed to a pound of fish and all that. I'd love to know more about the research. |
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| Author: | tamo42 [ Sep 17th, '07, 07:14 ] |
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Disease transfer is a possibilty. That was the main thing behind the mad cow issue. On the other hand, we're talking about carnivorous fish that eat other fish. So making fish meal seems sensible to me. Although I too would like to see some economies. Feeding cows to cows that naturally are vegetarian is a bad idea from start to finish. |
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| Author: | veggie boy [ Sep 17th, '07, 12:10 ] |
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Tamo - one major issue is that the seas are raped for the purpose of making fish meal for aquaculture fish. I wonder if they are using locusts from the locust plagues. I've always thought that would be a goer. Don't they have big vacuum things to harvest them. |
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| Author: | tamo42 [ Sep 17th, '07, 21:53 ] |
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VB, very true. I had read janet's post as meaning raising fish to make into meal to feed the bigger fish. Although, come to think of it, you could create a dual system, feeder fish and eater fish, and every now and then force the feeder fish through the eater fish tank 
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| Author: | bio-farmer [ Sep 18th, '07, 00:02 ] |
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sounds very interesting rassd. anyone with a bit of sense would realize the state of the global fisheries is in crisis. its good to see a company looking into the future with a green alternative. you probably have the same people arguing that taking fish feed from the ocean is a good thing as those who argue that farming with chemicals is a good thing. thing is the supply is going to dry up as fast as the oil and then those looking for alternatives will be the real winners. those that worship $ only care about today and lack vision for tomorrow. problem is we live in a consumerist society where everything is economically rationed. i would willingly pay more for eco-friendly fish feed if it was available. if i was to go commercial however i could not afford to do so as i know the consumer wouldn't be willing to pay more for the extra overhead costs. if however i could produce my own feed then it may possibly be viable. that however would be a life long commitment that perhaps only my grand children would start to see profitable. enough of a rant. it is very pleasing to see people looking for an alternative to the current situation. |
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| Author: | Don the fish feeder [ Oct 28th, '07, 13:26 ] |
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Bugs make good fish food. SUre you could make up a bogon moth recipe, or locust, or cabbage moth or woody one that would be perfect for your fish. Only bug (earthworms excepted) I ever raised in quantity that didn't just gross me out or take too much time were the woodys. I mean I hate cockroaches but ya these guysare alright. They aren't noisy, don't stink, low maintence and ya fish hammer them. Some places you can take a fish net out into a paddock and catch 'medow plankton' to feed. Or you could use squid meat... they don't seem to be doing too badly in the oceans |
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| Author: | Jamie [ Nov 21st, '07, 14:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New insect protein for fish with potential as feed repla |
Don, Stupid question I suppose but "woodies" are woodlice? Those grey trilobite looking beetles you get under logs? have you bred them and are they good for fish? Cheers Jamie |
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