Nutritional Fish and Shrimp Pathology: A Handbook

Correct nutrition in farmed animals is essential for healthy stock and an economically sustainable high yield. In aquaculture, nutrition is particularly important, as the costs of feed can be 40-50% of total production costs. This exciting new book provides an up-to-date and user-friendly practical guide on nutritional pathology in the main commercially farmed species of fish and shrimp. It covers disorders in protein nutrition, lipid nutrition, mineral nutrition, and vitamin nutrition, as well as endogenous plant anti-nutritional factors, exogenous feed contaminants, and feed biosecurity. The book is an ideal resource for personnel within the aquaculture industry and suppliers, and will also provide a reference for students taking up courses such as Fish Nutritional Biochemistry, Fish Health, and Fish Nutrition and Feed Formulation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2022
Publisher: 5M Books Ltd

Good nutrition in farmed animals is crucial for maintaining healthy stock and achieving economically sustainable high yields. In the realm of aquaculture, nutrition plays a vital role, as the costs of feed can account for 40 to 50% of total production costs. Over the past few years, the aquaculture feed industry has witnessed significant advancements with the introduction of numerous commercially available feeds formulated with scientifically balanced diets to promote growth and yield in specific species. These feeds also incorporate ingredients specifically designed to enhance stock health. Nutritional pathology, a field dedicated to studying health disorders and ailments resulting from nutrient deficiencies or dietary imbalances, is of paramount importance. This captivating new book offers a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to nutritional pathology in the primary commercially farmed species of fish and shrimp. The book begins by emphasizing the significance of nutrition in health management and exploring the interplay between culture systems, diseases, and the environment. It then delves into disorders related to protein nutrition, lipid nutrition, mineral nutrition, and vitamin nutrition, providing detailed insights into these critical aspects of animal nutrition. Additionally, the book encompasses comprehensive coverage of endogenous plant anti-nutritional factors, exogenous feed contaminants, and feed biosecurity, all essential aspects of ensuring the well-being and productivity of farmed animals. A Handbook of Nutritional Disorders and Diseases of Fish and Shrimp serves as an invaluable resource for professionals within the aquaculture industry, as well as suppliers to the industry. It is particularly valuable for personnel within animal feed companies, animal health companies, and scientists responsible for feed formulation within animal feed companies. Fish farm managers and technicians will also find this book useful, along with companies providing fish feeding equipment, personnel within universities and research institutions, and anyone interested in advancing the field of animal nutrition and welfare.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789181319