2018
Effect of Protein Source on Estimates of Taurine Replacement and Bioavailability in California Yellowtail and White Seabass
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Soy Aquaculture Alliance
Category:
Export/Trade
Keywords:
Aquaculture
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Mark Drawbridge, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
1830-352-0501-L
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
United Soybean Board
$124,490
Institution Funded:
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
$124,490
Brief Project Summary:

Soybean farmers can increase value of U.S. soybean meal by establishing soybean meal as a preferred protein ingredient to replace fish meal in global aquaculture feeds while lowering costs and improving profits for the aquaculture industry. Taurine is the first limiting amino acid in soy-based fish feeds. Therefore, it is important to understand if and how the level of soy protein in a particular formulation affects the bioavailability of taurine. To investigate this question, we will test the interactive effects of protein source on taurine bioavailability in two marine finfish species ready for commercialization in the USA.

Unique Keywords:
#aquaculture
Information And Results
Project Deliverables

We confirmed that protein source does not significantly affect taurine bioavailability in white seabass and we reconfirmed what level of taurine in the diet maximizes fish growth performance. Primary deliverables from this project will be novel feed formulations for seabass; a written report for lay-audiences; and a peer-reviewed publication reporting our findings.

Final Project Results

Updated February 16, 2021:

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