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Improving Feeds for Hybrid Striped Bass

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Publisher: Southern Regional Aquaculture Center

Creation date: April 1998

These studies show that diets for Morone hybrids may be refined by decreasing the dietary protein level, using alternate protein sources, and increasing carbohydrate in the diet. Although protein will always comprise a large portion of aquaculture feed costs, including the minimum required level of protein in the proper relationship with dietary energy, and replacing a large percentage of fish meal with less expensive plant and animal protein feedstuffs, should lower feed costs. In addition, digestibility values for protein and carbohydrate in practical feedstuffs for Morone hybrids should allow greater flexibility and precision in formulating diets for these fish. With these results, more cost-effective diets that maintain adequate growth and product quality can now be produced for hybrid striped bass.

Key Words: USDA • SRAC • Striped Bass • Hybrid Striped Bass • Feed and Nutrtion • Protein • Carbohydrate