Fish production
View Patent ↗This invention is directed to the use of spinosyn or a physiologically acceptable derivative or salt thereof for improved production of fish; controlling ectoparasite infestations in aquaculture raised fish; and fish feed formulations.
1. A method of controlling sea lice in aquaculture raised fish comprising administering an effective amount of spinosad or salt thereof to aquaculture raised fish.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the fish is a catfish.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the fish is a carp.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein the fish is a salmon.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the fish is a trout.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the fish is a yellowtail.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the fish is a striped bass.
8. A method of improving production of aquaculture raised fish which comprises administering to the fish a nutritionally balanced fish feed comprising 1-2500 mg of spinosad or salt thereof per kg of fish feed.
9. The method of claim 8 employing a fish feed comprising 75-2250 mg/kg of spinosad or salt thereof.
10. The method of claim 9 wherein the fish is a catfish.
11. The method of claim 9 wherein the fish is a carp.
12. The method of claim 9 wherein the fish is a salmon.
13. The method of claim 9 wherein the fish is a trout.
14. The method of claim 9 wherein the fish is a yellowtail.
15. The method of claim 9 wherein the fish is a striped bass.
16. A solid, aquaculture raised fish feed formulation comprising 75 to 2250 mg of spinosad or salt thereof per kg of fish feed.