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This handbook is a practical step-by-step guide for anyone serious about raising trout successfully. You’ll gain clear, proven guidance on setting up and managing a trout farm, from water supply and pond or raceway design to feeding, breeding and day-to-day operations. Complex technical topics are explained in plain language, making it easier to make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. The book focuses on efficiency, sustainability and animal health. It covers water quality management, disease prevention, stock handling and growth optimisation, with an emphasis on real-world problem solving rather than theory alone. You’ll come away with a strong understanding of how trout behave in a farming environment and how to create conditions that support healthy, consistent production. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, reflecting deep industry experience without being overwhelming. It’s ideal for new trout farmers, small-scale producers, agricultural students and established operators looking to refine or modernise their systems. Whether you’re planning a commercial operation or managing a smaller facility, this guide serves as a dependable reference you’ll return to often. B&w photographs, tables and technical illustrations throughout. Good condition. Softcover, 21cm x 15cm, 164 pages.