Aspects of physiological processes in growth and development and digestion of major fish species. Digestive physiology and metabolism of end products of digestion. Nutrient requirements of major cultured species. Feed evaluation. Feeding standards and their applications. Types of feeds: farm made and compounded. Feed formulation: manual and computerized. Manufacture of compound feeds: compressed and extruded pellets. Non-nutritive additives in aquaculture feeds. Methods of feeding. Hatchery feeds and use of microalgae.
