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Norway is one of the world′s leading fishing nations. It is acknowledged that in farming salmon and rainbow trout it is also in the vanguard of world developments. How this came about and the techniques of salmonid farming applied in that country are lucidly explained in this well illustrated book. The author while employed in the Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Agricultural University of Norway was in an exceptional position to give a factual account of the rapidly growing industry. In twelve chapters he outlines development of salmonid farming in Norway, the production cycle, freshwater supplies and hatchery siting, smolt and fingering production, siting of sea units, fixed sea units, floating net cages, food and feeding, disease, marketing, economics and inally he discourses on the future on the future of this valuable industry.
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SALMON AND TROUT FARMING IN NORWAY. By David J. Edwards.
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Fishing News Books. Farnham, Surrey. 1978, 1989
ISBN 10: 0852380933
ISBN 13: 9780852380932
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1978). 1978 1st edition. 8vo (151 x 216mm). Ppxii,195. B/w photographs, b/w line illustrations and tables, biliography. Pictorial paper-covered boards. Slight use, slight foxing to edges, browning to edges. Good copy. "Norway's salmon and trout farmers grow their fish big: to an average size of 4 or 5 kg for Atlantic salmon and 2 or 3 kg for rainbow trout. Such fish command a much higher market price than the portion size animals cultured in other European countries. In this book Dr. Edwards describes in detail the commercial production cycles for slamon and trout in Norway, shows how and why the industry developed in its present form, discusses economic and market considerations, and specualtes about likely future developments." Chapters include: Development of salmonid farming in Norway; The production cycle; Fresh water supplies and hatchery siting; Smolt and fingerling production; Siting of sea units; Fixed sea units; Floating net cages; Food and feeding; Disease; Marketing - products, slaughter and processing, markets, prices; Economics - rainbow trout, salmon, comparison of the two; The future. . Seller Inventory # 39714
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Salmon and Trout Farming in Norway
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Fishing New Books Limited, GB, 1978
ISBN 10: 0852380933
ISBN 13: 9780852380932
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First Edition
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Pictorial cloth covers. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. Corners and spine ends a little rubbed / bumped. Seller Inventory # kb457.871
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