Feed and Feeding for Fish and Shellfish

Capture better yields and healthier stock with Feed and Feeding for Fish and Shellfish by Vikas Kumar — a practical, science-backed guide for aquaculturists, hatchery managers, extension workers and students. This authoritative volume opens with clear explanations of nutritional needs across species and life stages, then moves to hands-on strategies for feed formulation, feeding regimes, and cost-effective ingredient selection.

Designed for real-world application in India, Southeast Asia and other tropical and subtropical aquaculture regions, the book translates contemporary research into accessible solutions for pond, cage and recirculating systems. Learn how to optimize protein and energy balance, choose sustainable raw materials, reduce feed conversion ratios, and prevent common nutrition-related diseases. Detailed tables, problem-solving examples and step-by-step feeding schedules make implementation straightforward for smallholder farms and commercial operations alike.

What sets this title apart is its focus on practical impact: improving growth rates, cutting feed costs, and supporting environmentally responsible practices. Whether you are formulating feeds in a lab, managing a shrimp hatchery, or scaling up finfish production, Feed and Feeding for Fish and Shellfish delivers actionable guidance to boost productivity and profitability.

Practical, up-to-date and regionally relevant, this book is an essential reference for anyone serious about aquaculture nutrition. Order your copy today and start transforming feed practices into measurable, sustainable results.

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