Effects of feed processing method (extrusion and expansion-compression pelleting) on water quality and growth of rainbow trout in a commercial setting

To determine the effects of feed processing method (extrusion or expansion followed by compression pelleting) on feed physicochemical characteristics, fecal stability, water quality, and growth performance in rainbow trout, three types of feed pellets (expanded sinking [EpS], extruded sinking [ExS], extruded floating [ExF]) were prepared, analyzed, and fed to juvenile rainbow trout (initial weight = 285.8 ± 15.2 g) at three feeding rates based...