Fish Nutrition in Aquaculture

Feeds and feeding are among the most important aspects of day-to-day management of cultured fish species and a proper understanding of this area is vital for the health of the animals being cultured and the profitability of any commercial fish culture operation. This comprehensive and well-written book focuses on the concepts applicable to understanding the nutrition of cultured fish species in a range of systems and at a variety of intensities. Written by two experienced teachers in this area, Fish Nutrition in Aquaculture addresses both the basic concepts of nutrition of fish and the practical aspects of nutrition pertaining to the aquaculture industry. The book discusses the present status of the aquafeed industry and deals with new ideas on feed-cost saving, particularly in semi-intensive aquaculture. The potential problems relating to environmental pollution associated with feeds and feeding are also fully addressed. This book should appear on the shelves of all those involved in the aquaculture feed industry, including fish feed technologists and manufacturers, aquaculture consultants, aquaculturists/fish farmers, upper level students studying aquaculture and all those involved in teaching and research in this area.