Manipulation of growth of the Amazonian fish tambaqui, Colossoma macropomum (Characiformes: Serrasalmidae): analysis of physiological and zootechnical aspects

Manipulation of growth of the Amazonian fish tambaqui, Colossoma macropomum (Characiformes: Serrasalmidae): analysis of physiological and zootechnical aspects

ABSTRACT Colossoma macropomum, known locally as tambaqui, is the native fish most farmed in Brazil, however, technological advances are needed to reach efficient production rates. Modulating growth factors, such as growth hormone, may be associated with improved growth rate and feed efficiency. The...

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Main Authors: Arlan de Lima PAZ, Adalberto Luis VAL
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia 2018-09-01
Series:Acta Amazonica
Subjects:
aquaculture
growth performance
osmorregulation
hematological parameters
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0044-59672018000300197&tlng=en

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