Nutrient requirements

Abstract:

One of the most important aspects in aquaculture is the nutrition, as for optimum development of organisms, it is essential to have all the necessary nutrients, in terms both of quantity and quality. Nutrients are important for species in culture to stay alive, be healthy and to grow. Even though nutritional principles are similar for all animals, the required level of nutrients varies between species. Animals in production systems need a diet that is properly balanced for the specific requirements of species; however it must also be considered that nutritional requirements are affected by the growth rate, growing conditions, and environmental factors. Knowledge of these allows the formulation of well-balanced and cost-effective feeds. This chapter summarizes information concerning the fate of energy and nutritional requirements of fish and shrimp.

Año de publicación:

2016

Keywords:

• amino acids
• Carbohydrate
• Non-starch polysaccharides
• vitamins
• energy
• minerals
• Phospholipids
• fatty acid
• lipid
• Specific dynamic action
• Protein

Fuente:

scopus