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Tilapia
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- Book Synopsis
- Tilapia are a group of cichlid fish endemic to tropical freshwater in Africa, Jordan and Israel, that are extremely nutritious and in high global demand. They are a popular species to farm because of their relative ease of culture, their tolerance to relatively high stocking densities, large size, rapid growth and palatability. As a thorough exploration of tilapia aquaculture, this book emphasizes the significance of this group of fish and discusses the crucial elements of tilapia farming, including their reproductive and genetic characteristics, the various cultivation systems employed and the emerging governance of the practice. It also addresses important health management issues, focusing on nutrition, immunology, and animal welfare and extensively analyses the diseases that afflict tilapia, how they are diagnosed and what potential zoonotic hazards exist.The value of the book includes:Contributing to the wider understanding of tilapia aquaculture and the importance of the species to global food security.Providing an in-depth discussion on tilapia fish health, including major diseases, nutrition, immunology and disease prevention.Giving detailed insights into tilapia genetics, production systems, and reproduction.Written by an international team of experts to advance the long-term, sustainable growth of the global aquaculture industry, this book is a comprehensive and essential resource for anyone involved in or learning about tilapia farming.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781800629387
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CAB International, (23 December 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 696
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 24 mm
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