Optimization of crude protein in diets for Nile tilapia reared in net pens: performance, hematology, and water quality

ABSTRACT: Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of reducing dietary crude protein (CP), based on the ideal protein concept for Nile tilapia reared in net pens. The experimental (isocaloric, isocalcium, and isophosphoric) diets were formulated to contain 270, 300, 330, and 360g kg-1...

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Main Authors: Débora Del Puppo, Douglas Haese, Levy de Carvalho Gomes, João Luís Kill, Enrique Coelho Brugnara, Joyce Barcellos, Ismail Ramalho Haddade, Nielton Cezar Ton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Series:Ciência Rural
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782017000300651&lng=en&tlng=en