Tackling High Costs in Aquaculture: The Protein Dilemma

In aquaculture, protein is the costliest component of the feed—and for good reason. It’s essential for growth and performance. But can producers maintain high-performance diets without inflating costs? Proteases might be the answer. These powerful enzymes can transform how we formulate feeds, maximizing protein utilization while reducing expenses. Let's explore how.

The power of Proteases

What exactly is a Protease?

Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids facilitating their absorption. While fish and crustaceans naturally produce their own proteases, supplementing with exogenous proteases can significantly enhance digestive efficiency.

Why add Protease supplements?

Jefo Protease supplementation offers multiple benefits:

• Improved digestibility: enhances protein digestibility in feed.
• Intestinal health: supports the structure and function of the small intestine for optimal nutrient uptake.
• Cost-efficiency: enables the use of lower-cost raw materials by maintaining performance with reduced protein levels.
• Nutritional safety: helps inactivating anti-nutritional factors that may interfere with digestion and intestinal health.

Why choose Jefo Protease?

Not all proteases are created equal. Here's what sets Jefo Protease apart:

Strategy matters: two supplementation approaches

1. Formulation Matrix

• Who benefits? Clients using high-protein feed aiming to cut costs.
• How? Leverages precise nutrient calculations to optimize amino acid uptake with the use of protease.
• Why?
  • Reduces feed costs by lowing crude protein and amino acids levels.
  • Minimizes environmental nitrogen waste.

2. On-Top Strategy

• Who benefits? Clients using lower-protein feed who want to enhance animal health and performance.
• How? By adding protease to regular feed.
• Why?
  • Promotes better weight gain and fecal quality.
  • Enhances nutrient uptake and reduce harmful gut bacteria.
  • Improves overall gut health by reducing inflammation.