IRN: AP23487951

Implementation period: 2024–2026

Implementing organization: Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company “S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University”

Project leader: Zhanat Sh. Adilbekov, Candidate of Veterinary Sciences, Professor

Priority area: Sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex (intensive livestock production, aquaculture)

Project summary

The project is aimed at the development of domestic extruded compound feeds enriched with biologically active additives (phytogenics) for use in aquaculture. The main focus is on improving feed digestibility, fish productivity, quality and safety of fish products, as well as reducing dependence on imported feeds.

Project objective

Development and scientific substantiation of the technology of extruded enriched compound feeds for valuable fish species with assessment of their productive effect, product quality, and safety.

Main objectives

• development of formulations of extruded compound feeds with bioactive additives;
• optimization of extrusion technology and production of pilot feed batches;
• assessment of nutritional value, physicochemical and technological properties of feeds;
• testing of feeds under recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and pond farming conditions;
• veterinary and sanitary assessment of fish meat quality and safety;
• calculation of biological and economic efficiency of the developed feeds.

Key results

• extruded compound feeds enriched with phytobiotic additives (BioFeed-P) have been developed;
• feed efficiency has been confirmed under conditions of recirculating aquaculture systems and pond farms;
• the developed feeds are not inferior to imported analogues in terms of fish-breeding and biological indicators;
• fish meat complies with regulatory requirements for quality and safety;
• a significant reduction in feeding costs has been achieved due to lower formulation costs and improved feed conversion.

Practical significance

The project results can be implemented in industrial and small-scale fish farms. The use of the developed extruded compound feeds contributes to increased production profitability, reduced import dependence, and production of safe and competitive fish products.

Expected impact

The project establishes a scientific and technological basis for scaling up domestic extruded feeds for aquaculture, their commercialization, and further development of phytobiotic-based feed lines as alternatives to antibiotics, contributing to the reduction of antimicrobial resistance.

Project participants