Work Activity in Fish Culture

that Needs Calculation

A. Feed Formulation
Feed formulation is the process
of mixing together various
ingredients in right proportion to
produce a nutritionally balanced
diet. Calculating the right
proportion of ingredients is
emphasized by using the
Pearson Square method.
In the example that follows, diet
composition is given as g/100g
or as %.
Use Pearson’s Square
Technique
1. Draw a square and place
desired protein level of the diet at
the middle.
2. Place the two ingredients and
their protein content at the left
side of the square.
3. Subtract the protein content of
each ingredient from the desired
protein level of the feed. Place
the difference at the corner of the
square diagonally opposite the
ingredient. Take absolute value
only, that is, ignore positive and
negative signs.
4. Take the sum of the numbers
at the right of the square.
The Pearson square or box
method of balancing rations is
a simple procedure that has
been used for many years. It
is of greatest value when only
two ingredients are to be
mixed.