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A modified linear programming model for cost minimisation of Pangasius hypophthalmus feed formulation
Zuraida Alwadood1, Anis Syahirah Rosli2, Norlenda Mohd Noor3.
Pangasius hypophthalmus or P.hypophthalmus is a common freshwater
species cultured in Malaysia. Problems arise among farmers as the
commercial pellets or feeds are too expensive. There is a limitation on the
affordability of the farmers on the existing feed formulation due to its high
and rising prices. In addition, there is no specific commercial pellet that is
specifically designed to fulfil the nutrient requirement of P.hypophthalmus.
Hence, this study is aimed to modify a linear programming model and
propose the most optimum amount of nutrients in P.hypophthalmus feed
formulation at each life cycle at minimum production cost, based on the
solution of the modified model. The data on the nutrient requirement and
ingredient composition for every life stage of P.hypophthalmus were
gathered through literature and websites. The main ingredients used in the
fish feed formulation are shrimp head flour, soybean meal, fish meal,
cinnamon leaf powder, brewers’ spent grain, wheat pollard, rice bran and
wheat flour. The novelties of the modified linear programming model are
the inclusion of all four life stages of P.hypophthalmus in a single model, and
the addition of a new supplement ingredient that is able to enhance the
growth of P.hypophthalmus. The optimal solution revealed that the minimum
production costs per 150 kg of feed mix for all four life stages are RM228.80,
RM379.90, RM231.80 and RM233.10, respectively. The total price for the
feed formulation is reduced by 26% to 37% as compared to the commercial
feed price.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia
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