Low-phytate barley tested in catfish
Approximately 70% of the phosphorous in conventional barley exists in the form of phytate which cannot be readily digested by monogastric animals such as fish. The U.S. Grains Council is therefore partnering with the Idaho Barley Commission to begin low-phytate barley aquaculture feeding trials in Vietnam.
Kelly Olson, Idaho Barley Commission administrator,
said the low-phytate barley will be studied in relation to its use as feed for
Catfish Tra, which is one of the major fish grown inVietnam
“Barley has not previously been included in Catfish Tra rations, but it’s time
that changes,” said Olson. “Low phytate barley contains attributes that benefit
animal nutrition and help reduce phosphorous pollution.”“In order to promote the barley for
feeding fish, technical information on the feeding value of U.S.-produced barley
should be available for end-users,” she said. “The U.S. Grains Council is the
organization that can make this happen and we rely on them to assist in
expanding demand forU.S.
consumers on the benefits of all feed grains.”
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said the low-phytate barley will be studied in relation to its use as feed for
Catfish Tra, which is one of the major fish grown in
“Barley has not previously been included in Catfish Tra rations, but it’s time
that changes,” said Olson. “Low phytate barley contains attributes that benefit
animal nutrition and help reduce phosphorous pollution.”“In order to promote the barley for
feeding fish, technical information on the feeding value of U.S.-produced barley
should be available for end-users,” she said. “The U.S. Grains Council is the
organization that can make this happen and we rely on them to assist in
expanding demand for
consumers on the benefits of all feed grains.”
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