Salmon Farming

Aquaculture production is expanding worldwide, with new species being introduced every year. Salmon Farming provides an overview of aquaculture production systems, focusing on Atlantic salmon farming. It enables users to produce broodstock, juveniles, and adult fish, develop a production plan, evaluate and optimize key working operations, identify factors for economic and sustainable production, adopt the best procedures for season-independent smolt production, understand water quality requirements, prepare documents for production control, propose amendments, prepare working plans for smolt and ongrowing production farms, establish maintenance routines/plans, estimate investment and running costs, and stay up to date with laws and regulations. The book is species-independent and applicable internationally.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2022
Publisher: 5M Books Ltd

Aquaculture production is experiencing a significant global expansion in both volume and scope, with an increasing number of new species being introduced to the field each year. One notable aspect of this growth is the increasing importance of salmon farming, which has become a major player in the aquaculture industry.

Salmon Farming provides a comprehensive guide to aquaculture production systems, with a particular emphasis on Atlantic salmon farming. The book aims to enable users to:

Produce broodstock, juveniles, and adult fish: Understand the various stages of salmon growth and the techniques used to raise them efficiently.

Develop a production plan for juvenile and ongrowing farms: Create a detailed plan that outlines the production goals, feed requirements, and management strategies for juvenile and ongrowing farms.

Evaluate and optimize the key working operations on juvenile and ongrowing farms: Analyze the critical processes involved in salmon farming, such as feeding, water quality, disease control, and harvesting, and identify areas for improvement to enhance productivity and sustainability.

Identify the factors that are important for economic and sustainable production: Understand the economic considerations and environmental factors that impact salmon farming, such as feed costs, energy consumption, and waste management.

Identify the factors that affect the rate of production, how these factors can be changed, and what effects such changes have: Gain insights into the factors that influence salmon growth, such as genetics, water temperature, feed quality, and disease outbreaks. Learn about the strategies and techniques used to optimize production rates and improve profitability.

Adopt the best procedures for season-independent smolt production: Understand the importance of season-independent smolt production and the techniques used to achieve it, such as indoor rearing, controlled lighting, and hormone manipulation.

Understand water quality requirements and evaluate the suitability based on water analysis: Learn about the water quality parameters that are critical for salmon growth and the methods used to analyze water quality and determine its suitability for aquaculture.

Prepare documents for production control and propose amendments: Develop and maintain production records, monitoring plans, and other documentation that are essential for effective production management.

Prepare working plans for smolt production and ongrowing production farms: Create detailed plans that outline the specific activities and timelines for smolt production and ongrowing production farms.

Establish maintenance routines/plans for smolt production and ongrowing production: Develop maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure the proper care and maintenance of the farm infrastructure and equipment.

Estimate the investment and running cost for the main components of smolt and ongrowing farms: Calculate the capital expenditure and operational costs associated with the main components of smolt and ongrowing farms, such as buildings, equipment, feed, and labor.

Remain up to date with the laws and regulations that need to be considered in aquaculture production planning internationally: Stay informed about the legal and regulatory framework that governs aquaculture production in different countries and regions.

Stay abreast of new trends in the industry: Stay updated with the latest developments, innovations, and best practices in the aquaculture industry to ensure that your farm remains competitive and sustainable.

In conclusion, Salmon Farming offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in aquaculture production, particularly in the field of Atlantic salmon farming. The book provides a comprehensive overview of aquaculture production systems, with a focus on key working operations, economic considerations, and sustainable practices. By adopting the best procedures and understanding the factors that affect production, users can optimize their farms' efficiency and profitability while minimizing their environmental impact. Whether you are a novice or an experienced aquaculture professional, Salmon Farming is an essential guide that will help you achieve your production goals and contribute to the growth of the aquaculture industry.

Weight: 1342g
Dimension: 196 x 252 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789181814