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logo 11/25/2024 2:47:43 AM     
BC salmon farmer hopes algae can replace wild fish as feed ingredient 
By Grant Warkentin CA Source: mycomoxvalleynow 4/27/2024
Grant Warkentin
Credit: Veramaris
One of BC’s biggest salmon farmers wants to see if algae makes a good feed ingredient.

Cermaq Canada and its feed supplier Cargill are introducing oils from algae to feed at several BC farms, to see if it can be a replacement for fish oil from wild fisheries.
 

German Campos with the company says it’s a big step to reduce dependence on marine resources, while still meeting fish health and product quality goals.

Salmon farmers still rely on fish oil from wild fisheries to make sure farmed fish contain heart-healthy Omega-3s. The algae oil is produced in Nebraska, grown in tanks at a large scale. If successful, it could significantly reduce dependence on wild fisheries.

 
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