Contents: Preface. Foreword. 1. Types of feeds used in aquaculture. 2. Development of natural food in fish pond. 3. Artemia cyst hatching. 4. Quality analysis of Artemia cysts. 5. Aqua feed formulation methods. 6. Study of parts, operation and functions of a twin extruder. 7. Preparation of micro-encapsulated egg diet (MEED). 8. Preparation of egg custard. 9. Preparation of micro bound diets. 10. Preparation of complete feed. 11. Preparation of supplementary feed. 12. Preparation of sinking fish feed for ornamental fishes. 13. Preparation of floating feed for ornamental fishes. 14. Physical evaluation of feeds and feed ingredients. 15. Determination of water stability of aqua feeds. 16. Biological evaluation of protein in fish and crustaceans. 17. Determination of dry matter and moisture in feeds and feed ingredients. 18. Estimation of crude protein content in feeds and feed ingredients by kjeldahl method. 19. Determination of crude fat in feeds and feed ingredients. 20. Determination of crude fibre in feeds and feed ingredients�. Aquaculture culture of aquatic organisms including aquatic vegetations under controlled conditions which are now recognized as a viable and profitable farming or enterprise worldwise. 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 aqua feed preparation and usage, today, proximate analysis of feeds and feed ingredients play a major role in deciding quality and nutrients requirements. To assure good feed quality, feed ingredients and finished feeds need to be monitored closely. Therefore quality control physical chemical, biological and microbiological involves the verification of quality standard established for each ingredient though the process of feed manufacturing and continues as they finally go in to storage as finished feeds. There are important major areas of interest in which 42 chapters are included. This practical book aims for a better understanding of evaluation of aqua feeds and feed formulation methods with examples. This practical book is a guide for anyone who interested in areas of quality control of aqua feeds and student communities in particular.

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Title: Practical Book on Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
Publisher: Narendra Publishing House
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9382471715
ISBN 13: 9789382471714
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: New
Dust Jacket Condition: New

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