The effect of gradual addition of camelina seeds in the diet of rainbow trout on growth, feed efficiency and meat quality - Juha Koskela,Heidi Leskinen, Pirjo Mattila, Susanna Airaksinen, Marketta Rinne, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Anne Pihlanto – Aquaculture Re

A mixture of faba bean, wheat gluten meal and rapeseed oil was gradually replaced by camelina seed (0%, 10% and 20% camelina) in the diet. Camelina seed inclusion did not affect the growth performance, crude protein or fat content of fish body. Camelina diets decreased the proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids and increased polyunsaturated fatty acids and n-3 fatty acids, particularly α-linolenic acid, in fish muscle. Camelina seed proved to be a potential plant-based ingredient for rainbow trout feed.

Read more DOI: 10.1111/are.15302