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The document discusses feed formulation for fish farming. It explains that feed formulation involves selecting ingredients to meet an animal's nutritional needs. The document provides details on determining nutrient requirements, selecting ingredients, and calculating amounts using mathematical models like Parson's square. An example calculation using Parson's square to formulate a fish feed is shown.

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Feed Formulation

The document discusses feed formulation for fish farming. It explains that feed formulation involves selecting ingredients to meet an animal's nutritional needs. The document provides details on determining nutrient requirements, selecting ingredients, and calculating amounts using mathematical models like Parson's square. An example calculation using Parson's square to formulate a fish feed is shown.

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Federal University Oye Ekiti

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

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Lecturer in charge: Mr J. O Jimoh


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Feed formulation is a critical process in animal nutrition that involves selecting and combining
various feed ingredients to meet the nutritional requirements of a target animal. Developing an
appropriate feed formulation is crucial for ensuring optimal growth, health, and productivity in
livestock, poultry, and aquaculture species.

Feed formulation takes into consideration the specific nutritional needs of the animals, including their
energy, protein, vitamin, mineral, and amino acid requirements. These requirements vary depending
on the species, age, weight, production stage, and environmental conditions of the animals. By
formulating a well-balanced diet, fish farmers can improve feed efficiency, reduce production costs,
and promote better overall animal performance.

The process of feed formulation involves several steps.


Firstly, the nutritional requirements of the target animal are determined.
Next, a variety of feed ingredients are evaluated for their nutrient composition, availability, cost, and
palatability.

Once the ingredients are selected, the formulation mathematical models such as person's square
can be used to calculate the precise amounts of each ingredient to achieve the desired nutrient
composition.
These models take into account both the nutrient requirements of the animals and the nutrient
content of the feed ingredients. The formulation process aims to meet the specific needs of the
animals while maintaining feed quality, digestibility, and taste.

Analytical methods, such as proximate analysis and amino acid profiling, can be used to validate the
nutrient content of the finished feed and ensure its compliance with the animal's nutritional
requirements.

By formulating a well-balanced diet, animal producers can optimize animal performance, improve
profitability, and promote sustainable agriculture practices.

Determination and calculation of used ingredients (using person's square method)

Feed ingredients
Maize
Soybean
GNC
Fish Meal
Calculating The Feed Composition Using Parson's Square Method

Maize 12.33
10.2%

40

Soybean + GNC + Fish Meal 29.8


44% + 48% + 65% --------
42.13

Energy source

12.33/42.13 × 5 = 1.45kg

Protein Source

29.8/42.13 × 5 = 3.55kg

Feed Composition

Feed Ingredients Amount in kg


Maize (10.2%) 1.45
Fish Meal (65%) 1.76kg
Soybeans (44%) 1.32kg
GNC (48%) 0.35kg
Vegetable oil 0.12kg
Proximate Analysis Results

Protein 38.62%
Moisture content 6.34%
Fat 14.26%
Carbohydrates 22.24
Ash content 4.14
Fat 24.40%

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