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The nutrition and feeding of farmed fish and shrimp; a training manual. 1: The essential nutrients

AQUILA - Support to Regional Aquaculture Activities in Latin America and the CaribbeanAQUILA - Apoyo a las Actividades Regionales de Acuicultura para America Latina y el Caribe

Year of publication 1987

Pages p. 126

Author Tacon, A.G.J.;Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Division

Product type Project

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The classification, structure and biological function of the essential nutrients are described; including proteins and amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and energy. The quantitative dietary nutrient requirements of fish and shrimp are critically reviewed, and suggestions made for dietary nutrient levels within practical complete diets for carnivorous and omnivorous fish and shrimp species.

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