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FISHERIES & FISH FARMING

Salmon Group Introduces krill meal in winter feed diet

almon Group, representing more than 40 salmon farmers
Sand combined as one of Norway's largest salmon producers,
incorporates krill meal into their winter feed diet. This decision
makes krill meal available to an expanded network of salmon
farmers, marking a substantial development in sustainable aqua-
culture practices.
"At Salmon Group, we prioritize fish health and welfare, which
drives our commitment to finding the best ingredients and feed
compositions. Krill is part of the fish's natural diet and, therefore, a
valuable ingredient in our new winter feed. The reception among
our shareholders has been positive so far. We are excited to see
further results from the new winter feed and look forward to learn-
ing from our farmers' experiences," says Bjørn Morten Myrtvedt, ily available to support tissue health rather than being metabo-
Director Product at Salmon Group. lized.
The collaboration between Aker QRILL Company and Salmon A particularly important component in krill meal is Trimethyl-
Group, signifies a significant step forward in advancing sustain- amine-N-oxide (TMAO), which plays a vital role in maintaining
able feeding practices in aquaculture. fish health during winter months. TMAO acts as a potent osmolyte,
helping salmon regulate their fluid balance - a critical function
"We are grateful for our partnership with Salmon Group," says when cold temperatures affect their normal drinking patterns.
Maja Bævre-Jensen, Business Development Director at Aker QRILL Krill naturally contains high levels of TMAO due to their daily
Company. "Salmon Group consistently demonstrates their role as vertical migrations in the ocean, and this beneficial compound is
a forward-thinking company that actively seeks new opportuni- preserved through careful processing from harvest to feed pro-
ties and knowledge for the benefit of their stakeholders. We are duction.
excited to observe the results and gather valuable insights from
this new diet that incorporates krill meal." The comprehensive nutrient package in krill meal includes min-
Key Benefits of krill meal in salmon feed erals, vitamins, proteins, nucleotides, and antioxidants - all crucial
elements for maintaining a strong immune system and supporting
Krill meal offers several crucial benefits for salmon, particularly cell and tissue renewal. This becomes particularly important dur-
during the challenging winter season when fish face increased ing winter months when salmon face increased vulnerability due
vulnerability. The ingredient serves as a natural feed stimulant, to cold water temperatures and potentially stressful conditions.
boosting appetite when cold temperatures typically reduce fish The high digestibility of proteins in krill meal provides salmon
feeding activity. Its unique nutritional profile includes a powerful with essential building blocks needed for generating new cells
combination of key components that support fish health: high lev- and tissue, supporting overall fish welfare during challenging
els of EPA and DHA fatty acids in phospholipid form, which are conditions. As a natural part of salmon's wild diet, krill meal's in-
directly linked to improved skin health and overall robustness in clusion in feed formulations helps ensure optimal nutrition during
fish. The phospholipid structure ensures these nutrients are read- the demanding winter season. Circle 5 on enquiry card

BioMar explores ideal aquafeed for use

in Waterborne Feeding for Salmon Farming
he latest research from BioMar has Manager of the Grower Category for
Tshed light on the aquafeed chal- BioMar. “These insights allow us to en-
lenges associated with waterborne hance our feed formulations and pro-
feeding systems. This new feeding duction techniques to reduce nutrient
system technology is gaining traction loss significantly.”
amongst salmon farmers for its poten-
tial to reduce energy consumption, and Although BioMar’s work in this area
microplastic pollution. While these sys- is ongoing, the results thus far dem-
tems offer promising benefits, BioMar onstrate a commitment to addressing
has identified specific factors contribut- the challenges of waterborne feeding
ing to nutritional loss in feed delivered significant progress in understand- head-on. With a specialised grower diet
through submerged systems. for these systems under development,
ing how raw materials and production BioMar is focused on equipping farm-
Internal trials have shown that several processes impact feed performance in ers with the tools they need to unlock
factors can drive nutrient degradation. submerged environments. Early vali- the full potential of this innovative tech-
These factors vary in intensity and un- dation trials conducted on commercial nology.
derline the complexity of creating an systems have delivered promising re- “Farmers can trust that we are not only
aquafeed that performs consistently sults, giving BioMar a strong foundation aware of the challenges but are active-
under the unique conditions of water- for further development. ly developing practical solutions. Our
borne feeding. “Through our research, we have a progress to date is a significant step for-
Drawing from extensive experience better understanding of the complex ward, and we’re excited to share more
with the ORBIT product range and dynamics of waterborne feeding,” said as we advance towards a final product”,
POWER grower diets, BioMar has made Ewan Cameron, Product Marketing concluded Ewan. Circle 6 on enquiry card

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