AVS 420 - Fish Aquaculture I

Institution:

University of Maine

Subject:

Animal and Veterinary Science

Description:

Part I of a two semester sequence. A comprehensive examination of finfish production methods. Covers aspects of fish anatomy and physiological responses to intensive culture methods. Water sources and water quality parameters and their effects on fish health will be examined. Fish culture systems from extensive pond culture to intensive land based recirculation systems and their effects on the environment will be dexcribed. Aspects of fish production at all life stages, beginning with broostock management in this course and ending with on-growing of fish to market the following semester will be studied. Students will participate in selected techniques in fish aquaculture i.e., anatomy of fish species, live food production for larval fish, diagnostic procedures, drug residue testing, fish handling and anesthesia, spawning techniques, egg incubation techniques and computer applications during five weekday afternoon laboratories and two all day field trips. This course is identical to SMS 420. Lec 2, Lab/Field 4. (Fall-even years.) Prerequisites & Notes SMS 211. Credits: 3 AVS 433 - Equine Exercise Physiology [ Print Course]

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umaine.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 581-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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