Open formula
Diets with formulations available to anyone
Closed formula
Diets that are proprietary property of feed companies
Feed conversion ratio
Feed given/animal weight gain
Specific feeding rate
SGR x FCR
Nephrocalcinosis
Deposition of calcium in renal tubules and ducts, caused by excessive calcium
Prophylactic vs therapeutic treatment
Preventing outbreaks before signs are observed vs after signs of disease occur
Most common anesthetic agent in Canada
MS222
Toxic compound produced by sulfate reducers
H2S
Main antibiotic used
Oxytetracycline
Withdrawal time
Number of days at a certain water temp. after antibiotic administration that must pass before fish can be harvested