Aquaculture
Fish
offering a nutrient profile tailored for aquatic animals.
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A little more about us
Our eco-friendly solutions, derived from traceable sources, support the nutritional needs of aquaculture animals while addressing industry sustainability and quality concerns.
With scientifically documented health benefits, our innovative formulations advance aquaculture practices, driving growth and success of aquaculture operations.
Zooca® Hydrolysate
For marine fish and salmonides
The protein extract of Calanus finmarchicus contains all the proteins and amino acids a growing fish could ever wish for. The Zooca® Hydrolysate has a pleasant marine flavor that enhances feed intake and improves feed utilization. Feeding trials have also shown enhancements in intestinal health and immune response, alongside reduced oxidative stress.
Bøgwald, I., et al. (2023). Dietary protein hydrolysate from Calanus finmarchicus reduces oxidative stress and increases intestinal health in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Manuscript to be published.
Zooca® AstaLipids
Zooca® AstaLipids is a premium, non-refined lipid extract from Calanus finmarchicus, containing a rich variety of lipid components such as astaxanthin, policosanols, and over 40 different fatty acids.
Unlike most omega-3 oils on the market, which are refined and processed, our non-refined extract preserves natural oils, ensuring maximum benefits.
Omega-3 and astaxanthin play a crucial role in providing energy, enhancing pigmentation, promoting skin health, and improving overall immunity and health.
These components are essential for supporting optimal growth and maintaining overall health in aquaculture.
Zooca® Powder
The dried shell fraction of Calanus finmarchicus contains a unique combination of nutrients. Featuring essential amino acids including methionine, lysine, and arginine.
Its growth-promoting lipid content is rich in potent wax ester from omega-3s, and the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin increases pigmentation in fish fillet. The product is also an excellent source of chitin.
Zooca® SeaFrozen
The complete animals of Calanus finmarchicus is a key dietary component for many aquatic organisms during their developmental stages. The copepods display excellent buoyancy and have an optimal nutritional composition.
Zooca® SeaFrozen serves as an ideal complete feed for marine fish larvae, enhancing their survival rates, growth, and pigmentation.
