Researchers at The NCERC at SIUE hope to shed light on a new market for ethanol co-products with the webinar “DDGS and Aquaculture: ‘Reel’ Opportunities for Fishmeal Replacement.” The webinar is open to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m.
Presented in collaboration with partners at SIUC and Iowa State University, the webinar will discuss the potential for dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS), an ethanol co-product, as an addition to fish diets.
NCERC Research Director Dr. Sabrina Trupia and Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Parisa Fallahi will be joined by SIUC Assistant Professor Dr. Jesse Trushenski and Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, an assistant professor at Iowa State University and executive director of the Distiller Grains Technology Council.
“We are excited to share past research findings and discuss the exciting opportunities for DDGS that exist in the aquaculture market, in terms of both future research and the pathway to commercialization,” Fallahi said. “The best way to fully realize this emerging market is through research collaboration and involving industry partners early in the process. We believe this webinar is a great way to spark new discussions and generate interest.”
Rapid growth in the fish farming industry, coupled with the rising expense of fishmeal, is driving research in plant-based protein substitutes such as DDGS. Past research has shown promise for DDGS as a high-value nutritional substitute for fishmeal, yet more work is needed to realize the potential at commercial scale.
To participate, interested attendees should email Courtney Breckenridge at cbreckenridge@ethanolresearch.com or visit www.ethanolresearch.com.