Proper nutrition is essential to increase fish yields in aquaculture"

Global population growth requires new advances in breeding and farming systems to ensure an adequate food supply"

Aquaculture is an activity of great relevance, since it has become one of the most economically important activities in the field of food production and for the breeding of live organisms for repopulation and for the cultivation of species for ornamental use, among others.

The management and knowledge of nutrition in different aquatic species can be one of the fundamental factors that determine the good yield of a culture, while a poor management of this aspect can be reflected in low aquaculture production. 

In the current circumstances, where the use of chemicals and antibiotics is increasingly limited, it becomes more necessary to master the application of nutrients and additives in the manufacture of feed used in the aquaculture industry.  

The study of the intestinal microbiota of fish, for example, is also an important development in Aquaculture Nutrition. Currently, there is a lot of information about their composition, abundance, diversity and activity and how to make use of this knowledge to improve culture yields, since these microbes have important implications on the health of the host, its development, well-being and, above all, on its nutrition. 

In addition, it must be taken into account that each type of culture has different characteristics, and therefore each species has a specific set of requirements in terms of nutrition. 

This Postgraduate diploma provides students with specialized tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity in the wide aquaculture environment, works on key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the professional, and it further promotes responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills through essential teamwork. In addition, as it is an online Postgraduate diploma, the student is not constrained by fixed timetables or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing his or her work or personal life with their academic life.

Immerse yourself in this high-quality educational training-program, which will allow you to face the future challenges in Aquaculture Nutrition"

This Postgraduate diploma in Aquaculture Nutrition contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Practical cases studies are presented by experts in Aquaculture
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• New developments in Aquaculture Nutrition
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis is placed on innovative methodologies in Aquaculture Nutrition
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program to bring your knowledge of Aquaculture Nutrition up to date"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the veterinary field, who contribute their expertise to this training, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative Interactive Video System, developed by well-known experts in Aquaculture Nutrition 

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online Postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The structure of the content has been designed by the best Professionals in the Aquaculture Sector, with extensive Experience and Recognized Prestige in the Profession, backed by the volume of cases Reviewed, Studied, and Diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of New Technologies applied to Veterinary Medicine.   

We have the most complete and up-to-date academic program in the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too" 

Module 1. Aquaculture Production

1.1. Aquaculture

1.1.1. History
1.1.2. Types of Aquaculture according to the Organism to be Cultured
1.1.3. Types of Aquaculture according to Location
1.1.4. Aquaculture in Micro-reservoirs
1.1.5. Recirculation Systems in Aquaculture

1.2. Water Quality

1.2.1. Water in Aquaculture.
1.2.2. Physical Properties of Water
1.2.3. Water Quality Criteria
1.2.4. Measurements

1.3. Water Quality Parameters in Aquaculture Cultures.

1.3.1. Physical Parameters
1.3.2. Chemical Parameters
1.3.3. Biological Parameters

1.4. Types of Aquaculture.

1.4.1. Fish Farming
1.4.2. Bivalve Mollusc Culture.
1.4.3. Crustacean Culture

1.5. Live Food Culture

1.5.1. Importance of Live Food
1.5.2. Use of Microalgae as Live Feed
1.5.3. Rotifers as Live Food
1.5.4. Artemia as Live Food
1.5.5. Other Organisms used as Live Food

1.6. Aquaponics.

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Aquaponic Recirculation Systems
1.6.3. Design of Aquaponic Recirculating Aquaponics System
1.6.4. Species used in this type of System

1.7. Biosecurity in Aquaculture Farms

1.7.1. Biosafety.
1.7.2. Measures to reduce the Risk of Pathogen Occurrence
1.7.3. Measures to reduce the Risk of the Spead of Pathogens

1.8. Prophylaxis and Vaccination in Aquaculture.

1.8.1. Immunology
1.8.2. Vaccination as a Preventive Measure
1.8.3. Types of Vaccines and Administration  channels in Aquaculture

1.9. Handling and Waste Management in Aquaculture

1.9.1. Waste Management
1.9.2. Waste Characteristics
1.9.3. Waste Storage

1.10. Aquaculture as a Source of Pollution and Pollution Prevention

1.10.1. Inland Aquaculture as a Source of Pollution
1.10.2. Marine Aquaculture as a Source of Pollution
1.10.3. Other Types of Aquaculture as a Source of Pollution
1.10.4. Prevention of Water Pollution from Inland Aquaculture Activity
1.10.5. Prevention of Water Pollution in Marine Aquaculture Activity.
1.10.6. Prevention of Water Pollution in other Aquaculture Activities

Module 2. Nutrition in Aquaculture Farms

2.1. Nutritional Requirements of Aquatic Organisms

2.1.1. Nutritional Requirements of Fish
2.1.2. Nutritional Requirements of Crustaceans
2.1.3. Nutritional Requirements of Molluscs

2.2. Practical Feed Formulation

2.2.1. Larval Feed Formulation
2.2.2. Feed Formulation for Fattening
2.2.3. Feed Formulation for the Reproductive Stage

2.3. Feed Quality and Raw Material Selection

2.3.1. Proteins
2.3.2. Aminoacids
2.3.3. Carbohydrates
2.3.4. Lipids

2.4. Digestibility of Food Components.

2.4.1. Protein
2.4.2. Aminoacids
2.4.3. Carbohydrates
2.4.4. Lipids

2.5. Forms of Presentation of Feed for Aquaculture Cultures

2.5.1. Floating Feeds
2.5.2. Pelletized
2.5.3. Expanded
2.5.4. Extruded

2.6. Supply of Minerals, Vitamins and Other Additives.

2.6.1. Minerals.
2.6.2. Vitamins.
2.6.3. Other Additives

2.7. Intestinal Microbiota

2.7.1. The Importance of Microbiota
2.7.2. Microbiota Composition
2.7.3. Factors influencing the Composition of the Microbiota

2.8. Use of Probiotics in Aquaculture

2.8.1. Probiotics
2.8.2. Beneficial Effects of Probiotics
2.8.3. Immune Response to the Intestinal Microbiota
2.8.4. Organisms considered as Probiotics
2.8.5. Some Problems associated with the Misuse of Probiotics

2.9. Live Feeding: Probiotics and Prebiotics

2.9.1. Bacterial Aspects of Live Feeding
2.9.2. Bacterial Control in Live Feed Cultures
2.9.3. Live Feed Enrichment and Microbial Implications
2.9.4. Probiotics in Live Feed Production
2.9.5. Prebiotics and Synbiotics in Live Feed

2.10. Antinutritional Factors and Toxins in Feeds

2.10.1. Thiaminase
2.10.2. Avidin
2.10.3. Protease Inhibitors
2.10.4. Lectins
2.10.5. Phytoestrogens and Phytosterols
2.10.6. Phytic Acid
2.10.7. Glucosinolates
2.10.8. Saponins
2.10.9. Alkaloids
2.10.10. Mycotoxins

Module 3. Aquaculture Culture Models

3.1. Continental Models I

3.1.1. Cyprinid Farming
3.1.2. Tilapia Farming

3.2. Continental Models II

3.2.1. Trout Farming
3.2.2. Salmon Farming

3.3. Marine Aquaculture Models I

3.3.1. Sea Bream Farming
3.3.2. Sea Bass Farming

3.4. Marine Aquaculture Models II

3.4.1. Turbot Farming
3.4.2. Tuna Farming

3.5. Mollusc Farming Models

3.5.1. Clam Farming
3.5.2. Mussel Farming

3.6. Crustacean Culture Model

3.6.1. Shrimp Farming
3.6.2. Prawn Farming

3.7. Models for Ornamental Aquaculture Cultures. Freshwater Species I

3.7.1. Viviparous Culture
3.7.2. Cultivation of South American Cichlids
3.7.3. Cultivation of African Cichlids

3.8. Models for Ornamental Aquaculture Cultures. Freshwater Species II

3.8.1. Cultivation of African Cichlids
3.8.2. Discus Fish Farming
3.8.3. Koi Culture
3.8.4. Culture of Other Freshwater Species

3.9. Models for Ornamental Aquaculture. Saltwater Species

3.9.1. Clownfish Farming
3.9.2. Paracanthurus Hepatus Farming
3.9.3. Pterapogon Kauderni Farming
3.9.4. Macro and Microalgae Culture

3.10. Other Aquaculture Culture Models

3.10.1. Microalgae Culture
3.10.2. Macroalgae Culture
3.10.3. Live Food Culture

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