The Role of Functional Feed Additives in Enhancing Aquaculture Sustainability

The Role of Functional Feed Additives in Enhancing Aquaculture Sustainability

5 May 2024 | Abigail John Onomu and Grace Emily Okuthe
The article "The Role of Functional Feed Additives in Enhancing Aquaculture Sustainability" by Abigail John Onomu and Grace Emily Okuthe discusses the importance of functional feed additives (FFAs) in improving the sustainability of aquaculture. Aquaculture, while providing protein and livelihood, faces sustainability issues such as over-reliance on fishmeal, high costs, environmental impacts, and the use of antibiotics. FFAs, including probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics, and phytogenics, are dietary ingredients that enhance growth, health, and environmental and economic gains in aquaculture. The study evaluates the benefits of these additives, such as improved gut health, disease resistance, and water quality, and addresses challenges like dosage and species-specific effects. FFAs are particularly useful in reducing the dependency on fishmeal, improving feed efficiency, and enhancing disease immunity, making aquaculture more sustainable. The adoption of FFAs is growing, driven by government policies and the need for innovative solutions to enhance aquatic animal growth and health.The article "The Role of Functional Feed Additives in Enhancing Aquaculture Sustainability" by Abigail John Onomu and Grace Emily Okuthe discusses the importance of functional feed additives (FFAs) in improving the sustainability of aquaculture. Aquaculture, while providing protein and livelihood, faces sustainability issues such as over-reliance on fishmeal, high costs, environmental impacts, and the use of antibiotics. FFAs, including probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics, and phytogenics, are dietary ingredients that enhance growth, health, and environmental and economic gains in aquaculture. The study evaluates the benefits of these additives, such as improved gut health, disease resistance, and water quality, and addresses challenges like dosage and species-specific effects. FFAs are particularly useful in reducing the dependency on fishmeal, improving feed efficiency, and enhancing disease immunity, making aquaculture more sustainable. The adoption of FFAs is growing, driven by government policies and the need for innovative solutions to enhance aquatic animal growth and health.
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