Fish Oil Replacement and Alternative Lipid Sources in Aquaculture Feeds (Hardcover)

Experts are predicting that demand for marine fish oil will soon outstrip supply, creating extreme urgency within the global aquafeed industry to find viable alternatives. Fish Oil Replacement and Alternative Lipid Sources in Aquaculture Feeds is the first comprehensive review of this multifaceted, complex issue. It also addresses the crucial questions about whether or not the industry will be able to meet increasing worldwide demand for fisheries products. The First & Only Book Specifically Addressing this Issue With contributions from more than 30 international experts, the book provides a global perspective on the production, rationale, and use of fish oils, vegetable oils, and animal fats in relation to the aquaculture and aquafeed industries. After a detailed discussion on alternative lipid sources, the book discusses groundbreaking research on the use of these lipid sources as fish oil substitutes, as well as their potential advantages and challenges for use in aquafeeds. Written by Leading Scientists & Industry Authorities Rounding out its solid coverage, the book then explores the important physiological effects of various lipid sources and their components on growth, lipid metabolism, health, and postharvest qualities of the farmed fish. Both timely and pertinent, Fish Oil Replacement and Alternative Lipid Sources in Aquaculture Feeds is the most authoritative and comprehensive review on the substitution of fish oil in aquaculture feeds addressing the issues, science, and future directions of using sustainable alternatives.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2010
First published:	2010
Editors:	Giovanni M. Turchini • Wing-Keong Ng • Douglas Redford Tocher
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	552
ISBN-13:	978-1-4398-0862-7
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Aquaculture & fishing: practice & techniques Promotions
LSN:	1-4398-0862-7
Barcode:	9781439808627

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