Sturgeon

BioMar became involved in the development of feed for sturgeon farming very early and we have over the years built a close relationship with the entrepreneurial sturgeon farmers who have invested in and developed caviar production through sturgeon farming.

One of the major challenges in finding the optimal nutritional solution for sturgeons is the growth cycle stretching over years and another one is that it is the caviar, not the meat which is the principal final product. The feed must be adapted to these facts. As for all other BioMar feed products our offer for sturgeons is based on elaborate research programmes as well as tests carried out in partnership with our customers with comparisons made between caviar from wild sturgeon and farmed sturgeon. Our sturgeon range in this way summarises more than 15 years of experience with developing nutritional solutions for sturgeon.

EFICO Sigma 415

The EFICO Sigma 415 is our reference product for sturgeon especially recommended for the Acipenser Transmontanus. It is an extruded feed with a medium energy level, but at the same time based on prime quality raw materials and rich in fish meal and fish oil. The EFICO Sigma 415 has been optimised according to the specific needs for Omega 3 fatty acids (especially EPA and DHA). The Digestible Protein / Digestible Energy ratio makes it possible to reach an important growth rate while at the same time limiting the risk of infiltration of fatty acids in the roe. The vitamin and mineral levels has been specially adapted to suit the low feeding rate of the large sturgeons.

EFICO Sigma 415HP

EFICO Sigma 415HP was created to cover the nutritional requirements of mature female sturgeon. Following the separation of female fish from male and as these fish get closer to maturation, a specific product is needed. With optimized Digestible Protein to Digestible Energy ratio, EFICO Sigma 415HP delivers all essential nutrients to the fish, taking care to avoid fat accumulation and ensuring high quality caviar.