Wednesday, 18 June 2025

From Sericulture to Aquaculture: Silkworm Pupae a Cost-Effective Food for Farmed Fish

A close-up of white silkworm cocoons with one partially open, revealing a brown pupa on the left; on the right, several tilapia are arranged in a woven basket.

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As a byproduct of the silk industry, silkworm pupae are a protein-rich resource that can be incorporated into feed for farmed fish. A new study by researchers in Pakistan finds that silkworm pupae meal leads to improved growth and health in farmed Nile tilapia compared to traditional fishmeal. [Read more]

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