Browsing Master's theses (IHA) by Subject "Aquaculture"
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Feasibility of using rare earth elements (REEs) to mark and identify escaped farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)
(Master thesis, 2014-02-11)The development of a marking technique which could be efficiently used to mass-mark different groups of salmonids, would be a great tool for fisheries and aquaculture management. The present study was conducted in order ... -
Long-term effect of dietary tryptophan supplementation on the physiological stress response in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
(Master thesis, 2013-09-10)Several strategies to reduce stress among fish in aquaculture are currently under development. A biologically conserved feature of the stress response in vertebrates is the role of the brain serotonergic (5-hydroxytryptamine, ... -
Melanin spots in Atlantic salmon fillets : an investigation of the general problem, the frequency and the economic implication based on an online survey
(Master thesis, 2017)The appearance of a product is an important quality feature that influences the purchasing decision of consumers. In this respect, dark stained melanin spots in Atlantic salmon fillets have become a major issue in recent ... -
N-3 fatty acids metabolism in Atlantic salmon
(Master thesis, 2013-07-08)Background: The main human dietary source for n-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) is fish and seafood. In farmed fish, n-3 HUFA content has been reduced because of increased pressure to replace fish oil by vegetable ... -
Supplementing a commercial diet for atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) with arginine, glutamate or tetradecylthioacetic acid (TTA). impact on production efficiency, slaughter parameters and flesh quality
(Master thesis, 2010-10-28)The present study was carried out to evaluate the effects of supplementing a commercial diets with 1.5% L-arginine, 1.5% L-glutamate or 0.25% tetradecylthioacetic acid (TTA) on feed intake, feed utilization and growth ... -
Sustainable production of high quality Atlantic salmon fillets
(Master thesis, 2013-09-10)The aim of study was to identify the effect of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) energy status in the late summer on fat accumulation in the autumn, and to investigate whether it is possible to improve ...