Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of tilapia farming in Central Luzon, Philippines, highlighting its rapid expansion, the importance of freshwater ponds, and key production practices. It covers the historical development of tilapia farming, the common practices in pond size, stocking densities, and feed types, along with insights into the economics of tilapia production. The second part focuses on the occurrence of parasites in tilapia farms, discussing the types of endoparasites and ectoparasites that affect farmed tilapia, and the environmental factors contributing to infestations. The book also examines the history of fish parasite studies in the Philippines and their significance in aquaculture.
