European Aquaculture Feed Research - Aquamax
July 23rd, 2008 by AndrewAquamax is a research program funded by the European Commission within the Sixth Framework Programme.
Over 30 organisations are participating in the program including public sector research institutions, universities, industry associations and companies.
The strategic goal of Aquamax is to replace as much as possible of the fish meal and fish oil currently used in fish feeds.
The project is seeking sustainable, alternative feed resources that are as free of undesirable contaminants as possible, consistent with maximising the growth performance, feed conversion efficiency, health and welfare of the farmed fish.
This objective is being pursued while maximising the health-promoting properties, safety, quality and acceptability of the final product to the consumer.
The work of the project is spread over 4 interrelated programs:
- Alternatives to fish meal and fish oil
- Health benefits of fish consumption
- Safety of fish farmed
- Consumer perception of farmed fish
As is usually the case with European Union supported programs, the website is full of interesting resources and presentations.
The Aquamax website may be accessed through this web link.
Tags: aquaculture feed, fish meal, fish oil, health
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