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Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Silkworm Pupa Meal on the Growth Performances of Different Fishes: A Review


Janubi Rabha, Manasee Choudhury
Pages: 01-20
ISBN: 978-93-5834-375-5


Advances in Aquatic Ecology and Fish Biology (Volume -1)

Advances in Aquatic Ecology and Fish Biology
(Volume - 1)

Abstract

The north-eastern region of India has diverse range of aquatic ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, which provide suitable habitats for a variety of fish and other aquatic organisms. Silkworm pupae, a good source of nutrients are estimated to contain 50-60% proteins, 25-35?ts, 5-8% free amino acids, 8-10% sugars, vitamin E, B1, B2, calcium, and phosphorus. Also, silkworm pupa is a significant source of omega3 fatty acids. The pupa is the by-product of silk industry, which is frequently thrown away after the reeling process, wasting possible nutrients and raising additional environmental issues. One of the models of integrated fish farming systems to fully utilize the ecosystem’s production potential is to have close integration of fish farming along with sericulture. When silkworm waste is properly directed into ponds, it fertilises the water, promoting the growth of algae, zooplanktons, and phytoplankton, all of which increases fish production. This paper discusses on the growth performance of different fish species, when fed with silkworm pupa diet. It also discusses the potential benefits using silkworm pupa meal in fish diets such as improved feed utilization and reduced feed costs. Hence, the study provides a comprehensive analysis of the effect of dietary inclusion of silkworm pupa meal on the growth of different fish species.

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