Diets for geriatric dogs
Geriatric or senior dogs are the ones that are in the last 25% of the life expectancy calculated for their breed. At this stage, the dog’s body undergoes some changes, such as the…
Feed for tilapias
service of analysis and formulation of diets for animals, which allows to optimize the composition of the feed contemplating the inclusion of the best functional additives.
Formulation of diets for fingerlings and fry fishes
Specificities of herbivorous species General considerations The diets administered in aqua production are especially designed depending on the needs of the target species so that they supply the essential nutrients for fish to grow properly and remain healthy. These needs … Read More
Alternative protein sources in carnivorous fish farming
Index Evolution of fish consumption in the last decades Implementation of aquaculture Diets for fish farms Ingredients of vegetal origin: limitations in carnivorous species How to improve diet utilization when using alternative protein sources Conclusions 1. Evolution of fish consumption … Read More
Salt in the formulation of poultry diets
Salt is an ingredient commonly used in poultry diets as a source of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl), important minerals for the organism. It is very rich in these minerals, as it has more than 95% purity, and specifically contains 38% sodium and 58% chlorine (Blas et al. 2019). Its addition in the diet is importance because the main ingredients, like cereals or soybean meal, are low in sodium; besides, chlorine in salt is highly bioavailable in poultry (Schaible 1941).
Amino acids in diets for broilers
Amino acids: definition and classification Amino acids are organic compounds that form proteins. They also have other essential functions related with nervous transmission or the synthesis of other compounds that are essential for the organism. Their structure has the amino … Read More