Member Félix Maximiliano
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In our experience, the best local alternatives to soybean meal (SBM) depend on <strong data-start=”143″ data-end=”182″>availability and processing quality, but a few options have shown good results:
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<strong data-start=”232″ data-end=”250″>Sunflower meal – good protein source, but balance for lysine deficiency.
<strong data-start=”313″ data-end=”339″>Canola (rapeseed) meal – moderate protein and energy, adjust for glucosinolate levels.
<strong data-start=”408″ data-end=”427″>Cottonseed meal – suitable for ruminants; limit use in poultry due to gossypol.
<strong data-start=”496″ data-end=”511″>Sesame meal – excellent amino acid profile and digestibility, but usually higher in cost.
<strong data-start=”594″ data-end=”628″>Distillers Dried Grains (DDGS) – cost-effective, adds energy and protein, but monitor variability.
A proper <strong data-start=”709″ data-end=”735″>formulation adjustment is key to maintain amino acid balance and digestible energy similar to SBM.In our experience, the best local alternatives to soybean meal (SBM) depend on availability and processing quality, but a few options have shown good results:
Sunflower meal – good protein source, but balance for lysine deficiency.
Canola (rapeseed) meal – moderate protein and energy, adjust for glucosinolate levels.
Cottonseed meal – suitable for ruminants; limit use in poultry due to gossypol.
Sesame meal – excellent amino acid profile and digestibility, but usually higher in cost.
Distillers Dried Grains (DDGS) – cost-effective, adds energy and protein, but monitor variability.
A proper formulation adjustment is key to maintain amino acid balance and digestible energy similar to SBM.
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We usually clean drinker lines <strong data-start=”98″ data-end=”119″>after every flock and also <strong data-start=”129″ data-end=”150″>flush them weekly during production. For cleaning, we use <strong data-start=”191″ data-end=”246″>a combination of hydrogen peroxide-based sanitizers or <strong data-start=”250″ data-end=”275″>citric acid solutions to remove biofilm and mineral buildup.<br data-start=”314″ data-end=”317″> It’s also important to <strong data-start=”340″ data-end=”372″>flush with clean water daily, especially in hot weather, to keep lines clear and prevent bacterial growth.
Regular monitoring of <strong data-start=”476″ data-end=”525″>water quality (pH, hardness, chlorine levels) helps maintain an effective sanitation routine.We usually clean drinker lines after every flock and also flush them weekly during production. For cleaning, we use a combination of hydrogen peroxide-based sanitizers or citric acid solutions to remove biofilm and mineral buildup.
It’s also important to flush with clean water daily, especially in hot weather, to keep lines clear and prevent bacterial growth.Regular monitoring of water quality (pH, hardness, chlorine levels) helps maintain an effective sanitation routine.
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India
MemberOctober 27, 2025 at 11:59 am in reply to: Role & Importance of Smart Sensors, AI, IoT, & Mobile Dashboards in AquacultureOnce again good effort and contribution by a number of participants.
Let me ask you further,
1. how many of you follows and uses any of these technologies
2. If using which technology do you use
3. What are your hands on experience – pros & cons
However it is good to reply and share using technology which may be eye opener and useful for many others but real use of this platform will be by sharing personal experiences and knowledge even if it is for a part of question.
Looking forward more contribution for taking this forward effectively.
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Probiotic, Prebiotic, Synbiotic & postbiotic
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Good contribution and sharing of thoughts, however many of these seems mentioned using search engine, still appreciate efforts.
This platform should be effectively used to share personal experiences along with other ways, which is still lacking, need to be picked up.
Key factors in my view includes,
1. Market demand & Profit potential
1a. Consumer preference
1b. Market price stability
1c. Value added opportunities
1d. Export potential of species
2. Growth rate & Feed conversion efficiency
2a. Faster growth rate of species
2b. Improved and viable FCR
3. Environmental & Water quality tolerance
3a. Adaptability
3b. Tolerance range
4. Disease range & Biosecurity
4a. Hardy species
4b. Availability of vaccines or treatments
5. Availability of quality seed & feed
5a. Reliable / certified hatcheries
5b. Formulated feed
6. Compatibility with culture system
6a. System suitability
6b. Polyculture potential
6c. Carrying capacity
7. Economic & Resource considerations
7a. Cost of production (COP)
7b. Return on Investment (ROI)
7c. Input availability
8. Legal, Environmental & Social factors
8a. Regulations
8b. Environmental sustainability
8c. Community acceptance
So however it looks like a long list of factors but when time comes to implementation it’s not so complicated if followed properly and effectively. In turn these will help the investors to have improved productivity as well as returns rather than getting into trouble waters by random selection at own will and wish without proper survey and considerations.
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Treatment is really ineffective but some steps that should be taken include removing the birds to another cleans and disinfected area. Then use of Oral anti fungal if available can be used along with spraying of the birds with anti fungal disinfectant.
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Md
MemberOctober 27, 2025 at 11:32 am in reply to: Nutritional & Infectious causes of poor featheringEAA like methionine
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Provide compound feed with proper nutritional balance.
