Understanding the nutritional requirements of redclaw (Cherax quadricarinatus): determining the apparent digestibility of raw materials and quantifying dietary lysine requirement

Joyce, Melissa (2020) Understanding the nutritional requirements of redclaw (Cherax quadricarinatus): determining the apparent digestibility of raw materials and quantifying dietary lysine requirement. Masters (Research) thesis, James Cook University.

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Abstract

Melissa Joyce assessed nutritional requirements of Redclaw. She determined the dietary requirement for Lysine, digestibly of alternative protein sources, and diet effects on redclaw health. She found that redclaw can digest a variety of ingredients, but dietary impact on health needs to be considered when formulating feed for redclaw.

Item ID: 69069
Item Type: Thesis (Masters (Research))
Keywords: Cherax quadricarinatus, crayfish, redclaw, nutrition, supplemental feed, lysine, proteins, digestibility
Copyright Information: Copyright © 2020 Melissa Joyce.
Date Deposited: 18 Aug 2021 04:39
FoR Codes: 30 AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND FOOD SCIENCES > 3005 Fisheries sciences > 300501 Aquaculture @ 35%
31 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 3109 Zoology > 310904 Animal diet and nutrition @ 35%
31 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 3109 Zoology > 310909 Animal physiology - cell @ 30%
SEO Codes: 10 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 1002 Fisheries - aquaculture > 100201 Aquaculture crustaceans (excl. rock lobster and prawns) @ 100%
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