High cost of raw material : the main
challenge in today’s aquaculture

Proteins are the costliest ingredient in feed.

Is there a way to get all the benefits of a higher protein level feed at a lower price?
The use of proteases as feed supplements might be the answer.

2 possible strategies

1 - Use of lower protein content
Lower cost of feed
Increase in diseases and mortality in fishcrustaceans
Suboptimal growth of fishcrustaceans
2 - Use of higher protein content
Higher cost of feed
Decrease in diseases and mortality in fishcrustaceans
Better growth of fish-crustaceans

1 – Use of lower protein content

Lower cost of feed

Increase in diseases
and mortality in fish/crustaceans

Suboptimal growth
of fish/crustaceans

2 – Use of higher protein content

Higher cost of feed

Decrease in diseases and mortality in fish/crustaceans

Better growth of fish/crustaceans

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Usefulness and benefits of proteases in aquaculture

What is a protease? A protease is an enzyme responsible for breaking down proteins into smaller peptides and free amino acids. Even if fishes and crustaceans produce proteases naturally (endogenous proteases), exogenous proteases can be given as supplements with animal feeds to complement the digestive activity.

Benefits of protease supplements

JEFO protease supplements

Increase the solubility and digestibility of proteins in feed

Positive physiological and structural effects on the small intestine

Inactivation of some anti-nutritional factors

Allow the use of lower-cost raw feeding material (lower content in proteins)

Are all proteases equal?

Not all proteases on the market are equal. Jefo’s protease (Jefo Pro Solution) offers the following benefits:

 

Science-based
– Tested worldwide on all six continents, in more
than 30 species
– Proven thermal tolerance and stability
– Fine powder presentation and easy application

 

Attainable goals
Conservative approach based on careful calculations where the goal is not to aggressively lower the protein content in feed. We aim for an optimal balance between animal health and production performance.

2 possible supplementation strategies

Formulation matrix

WHO ?

For clients who use feed with high protein content and wish to decrease the cost of feed

HOW ?

Based on specific calculations for an optimal amino acid uptake by fish with the help of the protease

WHY ?

Decrease the costs of feed (by decreasing the amount of protein needed in feed) Decrease waste output in the environment

On-top

WHO ?

Decrease the costs of feed (by decreasing the amount of protein needed in feed) Decrease waste output in the environment

HOW ?

Addition to the regular feed

WHY ?

- Better weight gain
- Better feces quality
- Increase in nutriment uptake
- Less harmful bacteria in gut
- Better gut health in general
- Less irritation and inflammation

2 possible supplementation strategies

Formulation matrix

WHO ?

For clients who use feed with high protein
content and wish to decrease the cost of feed

HOW ?

Based on specific calculations for an optimal amino acid uptake by fish with the help of the protease

WHY ?

Decrease the costs of feed (by decreasing
the amount of protein needed in feed)
Decrease waste output in the environment

On-top

WHO ?

For clients who already use feed with lower
protein content and wish to increase animal
health and production performance.

HOW ?

Addition to the regular feed

WHY ?

– Better weight gain
– Better feces quality
– Increase in nutriment uptake
– Less harmful bacteria in gut
– Better gut health in general
– Less irritation and inflammation

What are the benefits of Jefo’s protease for your production?

Peace of
mind
Consistent
product quality
Stable feed
performance
Improved
cost-effectiveness
Market
competitiveness
Less waste in
the environment
Improved animal health
and disease resistance

What are the benefits of Jefo’s protease for your production?

What are the benefits of Jefo’s protease for your production?

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