AQUA 205 - Feeding and Nutrition

Institution:

New River Community and Technical College

Subject:

Aquaculture

Description:

This is an introductory course in fish feeding and nutrition as it relates to aquaculture objectives of increasing fish growth and enhancing fish health. Topics covered include: the energy and nutrient requirements of cultured fish, the digestibility and bio-availability of common fish feed ingredients, good quality control practices and proper storage of fish feed, the consequence of using poor quality feed relative to nutritional deficiencies and dietary toxicity. Students will study various feeding strategies and the optimization of feed conversions for salmon at all stages of their life cycle.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.newriver.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 929-6736

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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