Nutritional supplement manufacturer UFAC-UK has launched a new feed ingredient designed as an alternative to fishmeal.
Costs of fishmeal have risen in recent times, and its high protein content, essential amino acids and other nutrients are a valuable source of protein in poultry diets.
Joe Magadi is technical manager at nutritional supplement manufacturer UFAC-UK. “Aligned with environmental impacts, with sustainability dominating consumer, retailer and policy debates, alongside food security concerns, pig and poultry farmers are increasingly looking at economically viable protein alternatives, without compromising performance,” he said.
“It is also important to consider digestibility, palatability, and the presence of anti-nutritional factors, as well as economic viability, for long-term adoption of an alternative,” he said/
The new product – Omegapro – is based on the essential features of fishmeal and is a slow-release, sustainable product, designed to support health, vitality, growth and fertility in pigs and poultry.
“Omegapro incorporates a blend of carefully selected marine oils, amino acids, glycerine and minerals, processed on a base of soya and vegetable protein concentrates, to provide the equivalent benefits of fishmeal,” said Magadi.