Omega-3 Deposition (O3D) Model
Secure the nutritional value of your seafood with EPA & DHA level estimates in feed and fish fillet
of consumers state that health and nutritional benefits are their main reason for consuming seafood.
People depend on seafood, particularly oily fish, for essential fatty acids like EPA & DHA, which offer a range of health advantages.
Globally recognized health organizations recommend a minimum intake of Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) to maintain good health in adults.
How can we ensure that farm-raised salmon meets consumers' expectations?
Enter the Omega-3 Deposition (O3D) Model by Veramaris – your tool to support Omega-3 optimization in salmon aquaculture. Pioneering and science-driven, the O3D Model empowers you to better understand the relationship between the EPA & DHA content in fish feed and the resulting nutritional quality of the salmon.
Benefits across the Value Chain
For Feed Producers
Design feed formulations to support healthy fish and, in turn, healthier food choices
For Farmers
Set and achieve Omega-3 targets, ensuring consistency and quality in your salmon
For Retailers & Foodservice
Understand and meet Omega-3 specifications for labeling and consumer assurance
For Consumers
The promise on the pack is realized on the plate, making each salmon serving a verified source of Omega-3s
The model’s dual functionality
Grounded in robust, peer-reviewed research and validated by commercial farm trials, the O3D Model merges a nutrient demand model with a fatty acid deposition model to help the industry better understand the relationship between EPA & DHA levels in the feed and how this is deposited in the fillet.
- Decide how much EPA & DHA to add in feed for a target fillet profile
- Find out the fillet level of EPA & DHA for any given dietary profile
Watch the demo video
Explore the essential features of the O3D model with our demo video. Gain insights into setting accurate nutritional targets, tailored to specific production conditions. Evaluate the implications of dietary adjustments on salmon fillet quality by comparing different feeding regimes. Our demo video will show you how to tailor EPA & DHA levels and ratios for each diet to meet your fillet targets.
Embrace a data-driven approach to deliver salmon rich in Omega-3s
Register on the Veramaris website to access the O3D model and join the collective effort to set EPA & DHA specifications in salmon feed that satisfy consumer needs for farm-raised salmon, high in Omega-3.
How It works
The estimates provided by this tool are generated by a predictive mathematical model based on the user's specified settings. This model comprehensively incorporates the primary processes governing energy flow and fatty acid deposition in fish.
General model design and the inputs required
Fish weight, feed composition, time and temperature all have an influence on the growth potential and nutrient demands of the fish. These influence the fatty acid dilution model which works to determine the level of deposition of EPA & DHA in the fillet.
The target fillet composition of EPA & DHA is used to calculate the fatty acid dilution effect of the model. In addition, fish weight, feed composition and temperature all have an influence on the growth potential and nutrient demands of the fish. The model then calculates the levels of EPA & DHA required to achieve the required target in the fillet.
While the model’s accuracy has been rigorously assessed by comparing model predictions with empirical datasets, we encourage users to critically evaluate the results before making any decisions. It's essential to consider various factors and context-specific information when interpreting the outputs of this tool.
Discover the research behind our tool
Dive into the scientific publications that laid the groundwork for the O3D development.
