ORCID
- Sahya Maulu: 0000-0003-4402-623X
Abstract
Low-fishmeal and protein-saving diets are two prominent nutritional strategies utilized to address challenges related to the scarcity and sustainability of protein sources in aquaculture. However, these diets have been associated with adverse effects on the growth performance, feed utilization, and disease resistance of aquatic animals. To mitigate these challenges, exogenous protease has been applied to enhance the quality of diets with lower protein contents or fishmeal alternatives, thereby improving the bioavailability of nutritional ingredients. Additionally, protease preparations were also used to enzymatically hydrolyze fishmeal alternatives, thus enhancing their nutritional utilization. The present review aims to consolidate recent research progress on the use of protease in aquaculture and conclude the benefits and limitations of its application, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject and identifying opportunities for future research.
Publication Date
2024-01-01
Publication Title
Animal Nutrition
Volume
16
ISSN
2405-6545
Keywords
Aquafeed, Exogenous digestive enzyme, Low-fishmeal diet, Protease, Protein-saving diets
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
First Page
105
Last Page
121
Recommended Citation
Xue, M., Chen, S., Maulu, S., Wang, J., Xie, X., Liang, X., Wang, H., & Wang, J. (2024) 'The application of protease in aquaculture: Prospects for enhancing the aquafeed industry', Animal Nutrition, 16, pp. 105-121. Available at: 10.1016/j.aninu.2023.11.001
