Acceptance of a Protein Concentrate from Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) by Yellow Perch (<i>Perca flavescens</i>) Fed a Formulated Diet

Acceptance of a Protein Concentrate from Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) by Yellow Perch (<i>Perca flavescens</i>) Fed a Formulated Diet

The majority of plant proteins used in aquatic feeds are derived from seed meals, which may contain antinutritional factors. Protein concentrates from plant foliage have received less attention in fish feeding trials. Alfalfa protein concentrate (APC) is derived from fresh alfalfa foliage that conta...

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Main Authors: Jessica Coburn, M. Scott Wells, Nicholas B. D. Phelps, T. Gibson Gaylord, Deborah A. Samac
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Fishes
Subjects:
alfalfa
feed efficiency
fishmeal
growth rate
sustainability
yellow perch
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/6/2/9

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