Lupin kernel meal as fishmeal replacement in formulated feeds for the Whiteleg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)

Abstract

Rapidly expanding global aquaculture requires sustainable, local protein sources to supplement the use of fishmeal. Lupin seed meal (Lupinus angustifolius) was tested as sustainable diet component for Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). Controlled feeding experiments were conducted in a recirculating aquaculture system for eight weeks. Juvenile shrimps were provided formulated diets containing various levels of lupin meal inclusion (0, 100, 200 and 300 g kg−1) supplementing the fishmeal component, and a commercial feed as general reference. Shrimp survival, growth, metabolic and immune parameters were analysed. Survival did not differ significantly between groups. Growth performance was significantly impaired in shrimp fed diets containing more than 100 g kg−1 lupin meal. Lupin meal supplementation did not affect haemolymph protein content, whereas glucose and acylglyceride concentrations varied between treatments and were highest in animals fed the 100 g kg−1 lupin meal diet. Phenoloxidase activity was highest in shrimp fed 100 g kg−1 lupin meal diet indicating improved immune status. The present study indicates that low inclusion levels of lupin meal do not cause adverse effects and seem to stimulate the immune system of juvenile L. vannamei.

Functional Effects of Hydrolyzable Tannins on the Growth, Health Status, and Hepatopancreas Histology of Pacific White Shrimp Penaeus vannamei Reared under Commercial Pond Conditions

“…This is also in agreement with the previous work [22], where using the same diet formulation under controlled conditions, the shrimp did not show better FBW and biomass compared to the BD. Many studies have been conducted to replace FM with alternative ingredients or supplements in the development of practical diets for Pacific shrimp P. vannamei [25][26][27][28][29]. These authors concluded that the reduction of FM in diets will face two major issues: the reduction of the feed intake and the lower apparent digestibility of the alternative nutrients [30].…”

Evaluation of Yeast Hydrolysate in a Low-Fishmeal Diet for Whiteleg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)

“…To meet the growing demands for shrimp feed, several researchers have examined the use of alternative protein sources in shrimp diet production. These researchers reported the successful use of ingredients originating from plant [8], animal [9,10] and microbial sources [11] as alternatives or complements of fishmeal in shrimp diets. Microbial protein is obtained from different microbial biomass sources such as yeast bacteria and microalgae, with great potential to partially or even completely replace fishmeal in shrimp diets [12].…”

Supplementing Sulfate-Based Alginate Polysaccharide Improves Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Fed Fishmeal Replacement with Cottonseed Protein Concentrate: Effects on Growth, Intestinal Health, and Disease Resistance

“…This has led to restriction on the application of plant protein in aquafeeds. According to related studies conducted on high-level plant protein feed, Pacific white shrimp would perform reduced growth performance [11], body composition change [12], lowered digestion [13], and antioxidant obstacle [14]. In order to improve the utilization efficiency of plant protein, it is a question worth exploring that relieves the negative impact of fishmeal replacement [15].…”