Aquaculture research project secures funding to improve farmed fish welfare in Thailand and Vietnam
The University of Stirling has secured funding to improve farmed fish welfare in Thailand and Vietnam, with the aim to enhance fish quality.
Dietary tannic acid performs well in Pacific white shrimp diets
Trials in China reveal dietary tannic acid can aid shrimp growth, digestion, nonspecific immunity, ammonia resistance and gut health.
Detection and quantification of sea lice using eDNA around aquaculture locations
Novel study uses fully automated L. salmonis eDNA quantification for autonomous water sample analysis of gene targets to monitor parasitic loads.
Antibacterial activity of Bacillus strains against AHPND-causing Vibrio campbellii in Pacific white shrimp
From a study in South Korea arise practical strategies to manage Vibriosis and the costly AHPND in shrimp aquaculture.
Comparing biofloc polyculture and IMTA production of Nile tilapia and Pacific white shrimp
To maximize production of both tilapia and shrimp in biofloc polyculture and IMTA production, the two species should be grown separately.
Managing nitrifying bacteria in biofloc culture of Pacific white shrimp
It is possible to maintain a microbial community in artificial substrates, after a period of absence of shrimp, aeration and even water.
Aquaculture researchers begin work on first non-lethal immunology testing kit for Atlantic salmon
Researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind immunology testing kit for Atlantic salmon that could monitor all aspects of fish health.
Bacterioplankton communities and their temporal dynamics in a biofloc shrimp culture system
An understanding of rearing water microbiota and factors influencing their dynamics is key for effective management of biofloc shrimp culture systems.
Effects of sodium humate and probiotics on Pacific white shrimp
Adding sodium humate enhances growth, digestive enzymes and immune enzyme activity of L. vannamei by improving the water microbial community.
Scotland wins bid to host international sea lice summit
Scotland will host the biennial International Sea Lice Conference in 2024, after a successful bid led by SAIC.
Could a probiotic combination drastically improve oyster larvae survival?
Treating oyster larvae with specific combinations of probiotics can "significantly boost" their survival rates, says a new study.
Australian aquaculture producer adopts in-water stunning technology to enhance animal welfare
Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is installing an in-water electrical stunner to enhance animal welfare for its farmed fish.
Dissolved oxygen is a major concern in aquaculture. Here’s why.
Demand for dissolved oxygen is high in modern, intensive aquaculture, so DO concentration must be continuously maintained by mechanical aeration.
Health test for salmon smolt may improve survival chances
Nofima scientists have developed a test that measures the immune status of salmon smolt that could increase the smolts’ chances of survival.
How brown seaweed extracts impact black tiger shrimp postlarvae
Dietary inputs of methanol and ethanol from seaweed extracts improve growth, survival, antibacterial activities and immune responses of P. monodon.
Biotech startup FeedVax nets funding to develop oral vaccine for fish
Argentinian biotechnology startup FeedVax has received funding from Conservation International Ventures to develop an oral vaccine for fish.