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Tilapia are a group of cichlid fish endemic to tropical freshwater in Africa, Jordan and Israel, that are extremely nutritious and in high global demand. They are a popular species to farm because of their relative ease of culture, their tolerance to relatively high stocking densities, large size, rapid growth and palatability. As a thorough exploration of tilapia aquaculture, this book emphasizes the significance of this group of fish and discusses the crucial elements of tilapia farming, including their reproductive and genetic characteristics, the various cultivation systems employed and the emerging governance of the practice. It also addresses important health management issues, focusing on nutrition, immunology, and animal welfare and extensively analyses the diseases that afflict tilapia, how they are diagnosed and what potential zoonotic hazards exist. The value of the book includes: Contributing to the wider understanding of tilapia aquaculture and the importance of the species to global food security. Providing an in-depth discussion on tilapia fish health, including major diseases, nutrition, immunology and disease prevention. Giving detailed insights into tilapia genetics, production systems, and reproduction. Written by an international team of experts to advance the long-term, sustainable growth of the global aquaculture industry, this book is a comprehensive and essential resource for anyone involved in or learning about tilapia farming.

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Author Biography

Dr Kim Thompson is a Principal Investigator at Moredun Research Institute, where she leads the Aquaculture Research Group. She holds a Biochemistry degree (University of Stirling), a Masters in Immunology (University of Aberdeen), and a PhD in Fish Immunology (University of Stirling). With over 30 years of experience, her contributions to vaccine development, functional feeds, and disease resistance in fish are well-recognized. She has over 200 publications (Orcid ID 0000-0003-3550-4842) and has led multiple EU and UK-based research projects. She has also collaborated extensively with the aquaculture industry on health challenges globally.; Dr Craig Shoemaker is a research molecular biologist at the United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service, Aquatic Animal Health Research Unit in Auburn, Alabama. He holds a BS and MS in Biology (University of North Dakota) and a PhD degree in Fish Health (Auburn University) and is nationally and internationally recognized

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher/Imprint CABI / CAB International
  • Publication Date December 2024
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9781800629387 / 1800629389
  • Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
  • FormatHardback
  • Primary Price 175 GBP
  • Pages880
  • ReadershipCollege/higher education; Professional and scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Dimensions234 X 156 mm
  • SeriesEuropean Association of Fish Pathologists (EAFP)
  • Reference Code6722

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