Russian scientists have found a replacement for fish oil and flour in food

Russian scientists have developed a feed additive that can replace expensive imported fish oil and fish meal additives. This will reduce the cost of fish farms on feed, while increasing the weight gain of fish and its ability to survive. The Don State Technical University (DSTU) has developed a feed additive from black soldier fly larvae. The scientists' report, which sfera.fm reviewed, states that such a supplement will be no less nutritious than expensive fishmeal and fish oil. As scientists explained, fish oil and fishmeal account for a significant portion of the cost of feed. New technologies for processing larvae, developed at DSTU, will make it possible to obtain the necessary fats from insects. A preliminary assessment by scientists shows that feed with larval fat will help small and medium-sized aquaculture businesses save 10% per year, or 650 thousand rubles, provided that the enterprise produces no more than 20 thousand tons of trout. At the same time, the development ...