Fishmeal is a key ingredient in animal feeds, renowned for its high nutritional value and concentration of essential nutrients. Exigrade Feeds specializes in two primary types of fishmeal, both produced using steam-drying technology to preserve maximum nutrient content.

TYPES OF FISHMEAL

1. High-Quality Fishmeal:
   • Ideal for small-scale aquaculture (e.g., trout farms).
   • Produced with a high protein content and high digestibility.
2. Low-Temperature Fishmeal:
   • Produced by steam drying, making it highly digestible and suitable for salmon farming and piglet production.
3. Prime Fishmeal:
   • Protein content between 66-68%. (Super Prime: 69-72%).
4. Fair Average Quality (FAQ):
   • Flame-dried, with lower protein count due to the direct fire drying process.

RAW MATERIALS

• 80% Hake (Merluccius capensis)
• 20% Horse Mackerel (Trachurus capensis)
  Sourced from the nutrient-rich Namibian waters, ensuring high-quality and nutrient-dense fishmeal for animal diets.

KEY NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

• Protein: Exigrade’s fishmeal has an attractive amino acid profile, making it an excellent source of protein for aquaculture species and terrestrial animals.
• Lipids (Fat): The fishmeal’s lipids are highly digestible and provide essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, critical for healthy development in animals.
• Energy: The meal offers a rich source of energy, promoting healthy growth and reducing the breakdown of protein for energy.
• Minerals: The ash content provides valuable calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, essential for animal bone health and development.

HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS

• Improved Immunity: Fishmeal enhances disease resistance, contributing to healthier livestock and fish.
• Higher Productivity: Better growth rates and feed conversion lead to more efficient production, reducing overall feed costs.
• Reduced Mortality: In young animals, including lambs and piglets, feeding fishmeal lowers mortality rates and helps reduce the severity of inflammatory diseases.

FISHMEAL PRODUCTION PROCESS

Exigrade Feeds employs a stringent process to ensure high-quality fishmeal production:

1. Cooking: The raw fish is cooked at 95°C for 30 minutes, ensuring proteins coagulate and oils are released.
2. Pressing: Water and oil are extracted, and the product is steam-dried at 85°C for 20 minutes, reducing moisture content.
3. Drying: The product is dried further at 45°C for 45-50 minutes to ensure optimal preservation.
4. Cooling: The fishmeal is cooled to 35°C for 25 minutes before antioxidant treatment (250 ppm).
5. Grinding: After cooling, the fishmeal is ground to a fine consistency through a 6% mesh screen.
6. Weighing and Packaging: The final product is packaged in 50 kg bags, ready for shipment to customers.