Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology: A Teaching Manual

by M. Venkatasamy, N. Felix, S. Athithan

ISBN: 9789383048069
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
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 and practical feeding of fish is essential for successful aquaculture. This teaching manual aims for a better understanding of fish nutrition and feed technology. There are six major areas of interest in which 25 chapters are included. This teaching manual is a guide for anyone interested in fish nutrition and feed technology areas and student communities in particular.

Table of Contents

Foreword v Preface vii 1. Introduction 1 2. Types of Feeds Used in Aquaculture 4 3. Physiology of Digestion and Metabolism in Fishes 11 4. Food and Feeding Habits of Fish 20 5. Nutritional Requirements of Cultivable Fin and Shellfishes – Proteins 23 6. Nutritional Requirements of Cultivable Fin and Shellfishes – Fats (Lipids) 34 7. Nutritional Requirements of Cultivable Fin and Shellfishes – Carbohydrates (CHO) 42 8. Nutritional Requirements of Cultivable Fin and Shellfishes –Vitamins and Minerals 46 9. Nutritional Bioenergetics of Fish 69 10. Aqua Feed Formulation and Management 82 11. Micro Particulate Feeds 90 12. Feed Ingredients 100 13. Feed Additives 146 14. Physical Evaluation of Feeds and Feed Ingredients 153 15. Chemical Evaluation of Feeds and Feed Ingredients 158 16. Biological Evaluation of Feeds and Feed Ingredients 167 17. Microbiological Evaluation of Feeds and Feed Ingredients 173 18. Feeding Strategies 174 19. Aqua Feed Processing 207 20. Feed Handling and Storage 237 21. Anti-Nutritional Factors (or) Antimetabolites and Toxic Factors 248 22. Nutritional Diseases in Fishes 254 23. Probiotics and their Uses in Aqua Feeds 263 24. Economics Aspects of Aqua Feed Usage 267 25. Aquaculture Feed Management 271 Index 277