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Some interesting facts on animal nutrition

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hey these are from google

• More than 3.1 billion people depend on fish for at least 20% of their total animal protein intake, and a further 1.3 billion people for 15% of animal protein intake.
• Fish consumption has increased from 9 kg per capita in 1961 to approximately 20 kg per capita today and is expected to reach 21.5 kg by 2024.
• The most caught species at global level is the Peruvian anchoveta - a large percentage of which ends up as fishmeal and fish oil. It is followed by Alaska pollock, skipjack tuna, Atlantic herring and chub mackerel.
• Often undervalued parts of the fish, like the head, viscera, and back-bones make up 30-70% of fish and are especially high in micronutrients.
• Seafood is in practice the only natural source of iodine. This crucial nutrient serves several purposes like aiding thyroid function. It is also essential for the neurodevelopment of children.
• Tuna bones used for fish powder can enrich traditional diets like maize flower with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc and calcium.
• Gaining popularity in African countries like Uganda, seafood powders made from by-products or lake sardines provide missing nutrients to the primarily grain or starch-based diets of the region.
• Seafood products are among the most widely traded food commodities – totaling around US$ 145 billion per year.
• 35% of fish and seafood is lost or wasted – almost double the figures for losses for meat products.
• 8% of fish caught globally is thrown back into the sea. In most cases they are dead, drying or badly damaged.