ENSILED PRODUCT FROM FISH BY MICROBIAL FERMENTATION

Abstract

fjsh ensilage for animal feed stuff was prco·uecl from Jew fish
(Pseudosciaena spp.) and Silver bellies (Leiognathus spp.) by fermentation
with pure culture of Lactobacillus piantarum NCIB 6105. The
precooked ensiled product gave better product of fish silage (high
content of lactic acid, about 5 per cent). Protiein Nitrogen content
ranged between 1. 76 to 1.94 per cent. During storage for one year,
the Protein Nitrogen loss was not significant. The material
can be used as a supplemental animal ration.