Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology: A Teaching Manual
by M. Venkatasamy, N. Felix, S. Athithan
ISBN: 9789383048069
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 9995.00
Biblio : x+285p.,col. plts.,figs.,tabls.,ind., 23 cm
Author Profile
Dr. S. Athithan is working as Associate Professor and Head in Maritech Research & Extension Centre, Tamil Nadu.<br/>Dr. N. Felix is Associate Professor at Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu.<br/>Dr. M. Venkatasamy is Professor and Head at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinam.
About The Book
Aquaculture - culture of aquatic organisms including aquatic vegetations under controlled conditions which are now recognized as a viable and profitable farming or enterprise worldwide. As aquaculture technology has evolved, the push toward higher yields and faster growth has involved the enhancement or replacement of natural foods with prepared diets. In many aquaculture operations today, feed accounts for more than a half of the variable operating cost. Therefore, knowledge of fish nutrition a
Table of Contents
"Foreword
Preface
1.Introduction
2.Types of Feeds Used in Aquaculture
3.Physiology of Digestion and Metabolism in Fishes
4.Food and Feeding Habits of Fish
5.Nutritional Requirements of Cultivable Fin and Shellfishes – Proteins
6.Nutritional Requirements of Cultivable Fin and Shellfishes – Fats (Lipids)
7.Nutritional Requirements of Cultivable Fin and Shellfishes – Carbohydrates (CHO)
8.Nutritional Requirements of Cultivable Fin and Shellfishes –Vitamins and Minerals
9.Nutritional Bioenergetics o
