Participation at GAIN Workshop “Novel aquafeeds”2021-09-23
Researchers of IATS Nutrigroup and Fish pathology group have participated in the “Novel aquafeeds” Workshop (21-22 September, online), organized by GAIN H2020 project with support from H2020 projects PerformFISH, AquaIMPACT, MEDAID, AQUAVITAE and NewTechAqua, as well as Italian project SUSHIN. The workshop was intended to present and discuss novel fish feeds that support eco-intensification of the European aquaculture industry.
Prof Jaume Pérez from IATS Nutrigroup shared with the audience the results of feeding trials in gilthead sea bream with sustainable GAIN feed formulations in the “Alternative fish feed formulation” session. Transcriptome and microbiome data highlighted how these diets, mainly those based in processed animal protein, supported optimum growth and immune response, contributing to sustainable aquaculture. Workshop session “Novel tools to assess feed performance” had two IATS contributions: Dr Carla Piazzon from Fish Pathology group talked about fish gut microbiome analysis, how it is affected by genetic background, diet, age or season, and the occurrence of a plastic microbiota adaptable to diet changes as a result of fish selection for heritable growth; and Jaume Pérez defined the potential of AEFishBIT sensor device for fish behaviour monitoring and its contribution to refine nutrient requirements and feeding schedules for more robust and sustainable fish.
