Fish Oil Replacement and Alternative Lipid Sources in Aquaculture Feeds

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Название:Fish Oil Replacement and Alternative Lipid Sources in Aquaculture Feeds

Автор: Giovanni M. Turchini, Wing-Keong Ng, Douglas Redford Tocher

Издательство: CRC Press

ISBN: 1439808627

Дата издания:2010-07-19

Страниц: 551

Язык:Английский

Формат:PDF

Размер: 10 MB

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.