Microbiome of parasite can impact salmon health, scientists say
The microbiome of a parasite – meaning everything that lives inside the parasites – can play a role in salmon health, a new study says.
Collaboration aims to tackle precision dosing for shrimp health solutions
New service platform from KYTOS and Aqua Pharma aims to give Indonesian shrimp farmers greater microbial control through precise dosing recommendations.
Vaccinating Nile tilapia against Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV)
Immunized Nile tilapia broodstock can mount a protective antibody response to Tilapia Lake Virus and transfer antibodies to progeny.
Benzopyrene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, found to harm bay scallops
A study has found that benzopyrene, a carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), can have toxic effects on bay scallops.
Mojave yucca extracts are a beneficial phytogenic aquafeed additive
Yucca extracts can enhance farmed fish and shrimp growth and immunity, prevent antioxidative stress and improve culture water quality.
Immersion baths with eugenol can mitigate stress responses in farmed shrimp from transportation
In a study, L. vannamei shrimp showed rapid absorption elimination of the sedative eugenol. Results include recommended withdrawal periods.
R&D collaboration to explore using AI to count sea lice
The Danish Technological Institute and Benchmark Genetics are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to count sea lice on salmon.
Can a low-cost salt mixture replace sea salts for low-salinity shrimp farming?
Use of a low-cost salt mixture can reduce overall production costs for indoor, low-salinity shrimp farming systems.
No fluke: Cawthron Institute’s new web tool could help fish farmers tackle parasitic infection
Cawthron Institute has developed “BeNeZe” – a new web tool to help fish farmers manage parasitic infection in Kingfish and Amberjacks
Effect of agavin on beneficial microbes within Pacific white shrimp
Study provides the first evidence that a shrimp prebiotic like agavin may selectively modify the microbiota in an organ-dependent effect.
University of Arizona shrimp pathology short course begins in June
The University of Arizona's renowned Aquaculture Pathology Lab will host a six-day course next month featuring expert lecturers and hands-on exercises.
Assessing the stocking density ratio of Pacific white shrimp to three edible halophytes in a marine aquaponics system
A stocking density ratio of 3:1 with a C/N ratio of 15 was optimal for indoor marine aquaponics systems for L. vannamei and the three edible halophytes evaluated.
Colored LED lights can influence shrimp growth, water quality in biofloc culture
Pacific white shrimp reared with green and red lights grew much larger but showed little differences for survival, feed conversion or productivity.
How feed and water additives are used on Egypt’s Nile tilapia farms
Trends in the use of additives in small-scale fish farming in Egypt show the need to establish costs and benefits and promote their appropriate use.
Indian shrimp researchers earn a patent for WSSV diagnostic tool
Researchers from Agharkar Research Institute earn a patent for a diagnostic tool that detects White Spot Syndrome Virus in farmed shrimp.
Yellow perch can expel microplastics from their bodies – but with negative consequences
A study found that yellow perch can expel microplastics from their digestive systems, but the act seemed to cause stress.