By R. C. Bhujel
A Manual for Tilapia Business Management provides a practical overview of modern tilapia production, reflecting the growing importance of tilapia as a key farmed fish for human consumption. With global production expected to expand rapidly beyond traditional regions in Africa and Asia, the book focuses on efficient and sustainable business-oriented aquaculture practices.
Aimed at real-world application, the manual covers best practice production methods, egg and hatchery management, emerging technologies, nutrition, and equipment maintenance. It also addresses essential business aspects such as marketing, accounting, logistics, and overall farm management, making it a comprehensive guide for successful tilapia enterprises.
Who Is This Book For?
- Tilapia farmers and aquaculture producers
- Aquaculture managers and farm supervisors
- Students studying aquaculture and fisheries management
- Professionals involved in fish production, marketing, and farm operations
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Abbreviations / Acronyms
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Chapter 1: Introduction
- Tilapia Culture
- The Importance of Tilapia
- Production of Tilapia
- Feeding Behaviour
- Reproductive Behaviour and Breeding Techniques
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Chapter 2: Tilapia Hatchery
- Hatchery Plan
- Site Selection and Development
- Broodstock Source and Management
- Egg Collection and Incubation
- Monosex Fry Production
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Chapter 3: Fry Nursing
- Advanced Nursing
- Fry Marketing and Sales
- Final Grading and Preparation
- Fry Conditioning
- Acclimatization to Salinity and Low Temperature
- Health Certification
- Seed Quality Test and Certification
- Packing and Transportation
- Data Recording and Performance Evaluation
- Economic Analysis
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Chapter 4: Grow-out in Ponds
- Pond Preparation
- Feeding
- Pond Fertilization
- Fish Sampling
- Fish Harvest and Marketing
- Data Recording and Performance Evaluation
- Economic Models
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Chapter 5: Grow-out in Cages
- Site Selection and Planning
- Cage Design
- Fry Nursing for Cage Culture
- Stocking
- Feeding
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Cage Fouling
- Sampling and Harvesting
- Socioeconomic Analysis
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Chapter 6: Polyculture
- Feeds and Feeding
- Harvesting
- Socioeconomics
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Chapter 7: Integrated Farming
- Chicken–Fish Farming
- Duck–Fish Farming
- Pig–Fish Farming
- Tilapia with Rice
- Tilapia with Vegetables and Fruits
- Crop–Livestock–Fish Farming
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Chapter 8: Fish Health Management and Biosecurity
- Fish Health Management
- Diseases of Tilapia
- Parasites
- Biosecurity
- Zoonosis
- Tilapia as an Invasive or Alien Species
- Biosecurity Measures (GAP, BAP, BMP, HACCP)
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Chapter 9: Post-harvest Handling, Marketing and Processing
- Preparation for Harvesting
- Tilapia Harvest
- Off-flavour Problem
- Grading
- Fish Sale
- Post-harvest Handling and Processing
- Preservation and Value Addition
- By-products
- Food Safety and Quality Control
- Quality and Organic Certification
- Export Markets
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Chapter 10: Business Models and Plan
- Business Models
- Management of Risks
- Production Targets and Scenario Comparison
- Economies of Scale
- Financing Plan
- Human Resource Plan
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
- References
- Index
