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Guide to the small scale artificial propagation of trout

Year of publication 2012

Place of publication Budapest, Hungary ;

Pages 22 p.

Author Hoitsy, G.;Woynarovich, A.;Moth-Poulsen, T.;Regional Office for Europe

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This book aims to provide basic information on reproduction and propagation of trout, tries to describe most important hatchery activities and challenges and also provides advices on the rearing of trout fry in order to support small scale farmers and producers. As small scale fish farming is a substantial opportunity to generate income and also provides a valuable protein source it is important to afford knowledge about the proper technology.

Language English

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