Fishmeal as a Protein Source for Farmed Animals
Fishmeal is a high-protein ingredient made by cooking, pressing, drying, and grinding fish or fish byproducts. It has been used for decades as a source of nutrition in animal feeds, especially where protein-rich ingredients are important. It plays a role in feeding livestock, poultry, and most notably, farmed fish.
Because of its nutrient density and balanced amino acid profile, fishmeal has been valued where diets require high-quality protein and certain essential nutrients that other feeds may lack.
What fishmeal is and how it’s made
Fishmeal starts with fish or fish trimmings that are not used for direct human consumption. Common raw materials include:
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