Use of Formulated Diets Providing Improved Digestion in Fish
Project Leader: Christopher Kohler
Unit: College of Science, Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center
Brief Description:
The present invention is directed to fish dietary compositions and methods of using to same in order to effect destratification of formulated fish food that is fed to a fish. This invention is a new use of and formulation of emulsifiers, dispersants, and wetting agents. Added to formulated diets of animal feeds, this invention greatly enhances gastric digestion by preventing compaction of residuum bolus. Synchrony of lipid evacuation with polar nutrients is increased by preventing stratification of lipids from other components of the residuum.
Patent Status:
Patent pending. U.S. Patent application number 20090041888, published February 12, 2009.
Potential Commercial Uses:
A substantial improvement in feed conversion efficiency could significantly reduce feed costs. Research indicates that this invention may have immediate applications in the aquaculture industry, including salmon and other large-scale fish farming operations. Other animal feed applications could also benefit from this invention.
Contact:
Jeff Myers, Senior Technology Transfer Specialist, (618) 453-4543, fax: (618) 453-8038