Fish Nutrition in Aquaculture

ISBN-13: 9780412550300 / Angielski / Twarda / 1994 / 320 str.

Sena S. De Silva; Trevor A. Anderson; S. S. de Silva

Opis

Aquaculture is a growing industry. A vital component of the subject is feeding the organisms under cultivation. This book provides a thorough review of the scientific basis and applied aspects of fish nutrition in a user-friendly format. It will be of great use to individuals working or training in the industry, and to fish feed manufacturing personnel.

Recenzje

This should be a frequently used reference for the practicing aquaculturist (whether a fish nutritionist or just someone interested in fish nutrition and feeding). - Fisheries; ...it will undoubtedly provide a popular reference text in university and college libraries. - Aquaculture; discusses the present status of the aquafeed industry and deals with new ideas on feed-cost saving, particularly in semi-intensive aquaculture. SPORE.

Spis treści

Preface. Series foreword. Aquaculture. Energetics. Metabolism. Digestion and absorption. Larval nutrition and growth. Broodstock nutrition. Diet preparation. Non-nutrient diet components. Feeding of cultured finfish. The feed industry. Feeds, feeding and the environment. Methods used in studies on nutrition. References. Index.