Aquaculture is a rapidly growing sector in South Africa. Although no longer the emerging and secretive industry it was 20 years ago, the consumer is still ignorant of a number of aspects of Fish Farming. Arguably the biggest misconception is that aquaculture is the environmentally viable answer to dwindling marine fish stocks. As with most things, the way the industry is run determines whether it is a good idea or not. (Source)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
The objective of this course is to make the subject of Aquaculture Nutrition accessible by making it readable. It set out to do this by taking students from the basics of digestion and absorption, through nutrient needs of aquatic animals and how they are met by the combination of the various feed ingredients available by means of formulation and manufacturing.
The aim of the course is to teach participants on feeding behaviour of aquaculture species. Participants will gain knowledge about nutrition management practices of aquaculture species and nutrition and food quality of aquaculture species.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course registration is open for any person interested in aquaculture nutrition and the feeding of aquaculture species.
ACCREDITATION
This course (all 6 modules) is accredited with the University of Stellenbosch.
NQF level: 6
Credits: 16
DURATION
8 weeks
LANGUAGE
Presented in English
Franny
Very informative!