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Appendix 2
DRY INGREDIENTS MIX FOR CATFISH FEED

ComponentAmount
Wheat mill run30
Rice bran reground25
Whole ground maize30
Distillers dried yeast10
Vitamin premix  2
Mineral premix  3
Total mix100 

Instructions:

Note:

Propionic acid may be added as a preservative, but spoilage of feed must be closely monitored.

Nutrient Densities of Final Mix:

Protein: 24–26%; assuming whole raw catfish nutrients.

Fat: 4–5%; assuming lean raw catfish levels in cuttings.

Carbohydrates: 60–65%.

When using raw carp cuttings for raw flesh component, fat and energy levels will be higher. These components need to be assayed before incorporation into final mix. Protein content may be increased by substituting soybean meal for maize.


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