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EFFECT OF SPECIAL FISH FEED PREPARED USING POTATO PEELS ON FRESH WATER FISH LABEO- ROHITA

Abstract

Fresh potato consumption is decreasing in many countries; more potatoes are currently processed into value-added products to meet the demand especially from the fast food and convenience food industries. Potatoes are usually peeled during processing, either by steam, lye or abrasive peeling, depending on the type of products. As a consequence, large quantities of peels are generated which represent a severe disposal problem for the industry, especially with the increasing awareness and aims of minimizing environmental impact and sustainability. However, potato peel contains a number of nutritionally interesting compounds and may be used as a key ingredient in fish feed. A growing concern for the high consumption of antibiotics in aquaculture has initiated a search for alternative methods of disease control. Improved resistance against infectious diseases can be achieved by the use of Probiotics. By using processed potato peel and Probiotics experimental diet was formulated. Effect of this fish feed on major carp Labeo-rohita is discussed in details in this article.

NILAM S. MASKE AND SHANTA SATYANARAYAN

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