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Product Introduction
Feed grade silkworm pupa powder key information
- Basic Information: It is made by drying and crushing silkworm pupae, a by-product of silk reeling, and has a wide source.
- Nutritional Value
- protein: Content 45% - 55%, rich in methionine, lysine and tryptophan.
- Fat: Crude fat exceeds 22%, rich in unsaturated fatty acids.
- Vitamins: High content of B vitamins, especially riboflavin.
- Minerals: Low content of calcium and phosphorus.
- Feed application and limit
- Broiler: Add 2.5% - 5%.
- Laying hens：≤2%。
- Pig feed: About 2%.
- Ruminants: Accounts for 10% - 12% of the total feed.
- Processing methods
- Boiling cleaning method: Dry and crush the silkworm pupae, add water in proportion and steam them, skim the oil and wash them in cloth bags.
- Soda treatment: Prepare 2% pure alkali solution, crush the silkworm pupae, soak them, then add alkali solution and alum, and dry them after processing.
- Caustic soda treatment: Prepare 1.5% caustic soda solution, soak the silkworm pupae for 12 hours, then dry and crush.
- Usage Notes: Prevent oxidation and deterioration, control dosage, pay attention to amino acid balance, and ensure product quality.
1. What is feed grade silkworm pupa meal?
Feed grade silkworm pupa powder is the product of dried and crushed silkworm pupae.
2. What does it look and smell like?
Normal tussah silkworm pupa powder used as feed is light brown, without mildew or peculiar smell;
3. What are the main nutrients?
The crude protein content is more than 50%, and it is rich in various essential amino acids, such as methionine, lysine, etc.; it is rich in B vitamins, especially riboflavin; it contains a certain amount of crude fat and a small amount of calcium and phosphorus.
4. How is it different from other protein feeds?
Compared with fish meal, except for the lower content of some amino acids, the other contents are comparable and the price is usually lower; compared with plant protein feeds such as soybean meal, animal protein has higher quality and a more balanced amino acid composition.
5. What are the quality standards?
GB10386-89 stipulates:
- Grade 1: moisture ≤ 12.0%, crude protein ≥ 55%, crude fiber < 6%, crude ash < 4%;
- Second level: moisture ≤ 12.0%, crude protein ≥ 50%, crude fiber < 6%, crude ash < 5%;
- Grade 3: moisture ≤12.0%, crude protein ≥45%, crude fiber <6%, crude ash <5%.
6. In what fields is it applied?
- Livestock and poultry farming (pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, cattle, sheep, etc.): add 2.5%-5% to the daily diet of broilers, 2% to laying hens, 2% to pig feed, and 2% to 3% to dairy and beef cattle feed;
- Aquaculture (fish, shrimp, etc.).
7. How to store?
Seal the package in a plastic bag and place it in a dry, ventilated, cool place, avoid direct sunlight, and protect it from insects and rodents. It can be stored for 6-12 months if unopened. Use it as soon as possible after opening.
8. What precautions should be taken during use?
- Excessive dosage may cause off-flavor in livestock products;
- Choose fresh, mold-free and odor-free products;
- It should be used in combination with other protein feeds, energy feeds, etc.
