Examining the horizontal transmission of WSSV in Pacific white shrimp
A model for waterborne transmission of WSSV in shrimp explains virus dynamics, interactions during outbreaks and the spread of White Spot Disease.
Effect of dietary additives supplemented in inert microdiets for Pacific white shrimp
Dietary, health-promoting additives may address some larviculture issues and support the downstream production of high-quality L. vannamei.
Aquaculture tech firm to trial novel fish welfare technology with Mowi Canada West
Novel "ecosystem-supporting" technology may improve fish welfare and performance, and reduce interactions between wild and farm-raised fish.
Fish health company launches continuous barrier monitoring for aquaculture
Biotech pioneer QuantiDoc's Veribarr tool gives an objective, quantitative measure of the strength of a farmed fish's skin, gills and guts.
Good news, shrimp allergy sufferers: Scientists say reverse-pressure sterilization can produce a less-allergenic shrimp
A new method using pressure and steam can produce a less-allergenic shrimp product, which is good news for people with a shrimp allergy.
Effect of nucleotides on immunoregulation and AHPND resistance in Pacific white shrimp
Including a commercial nucleotide in L. vannamei diets improved growth, survival, immune response, resistance to AHPND and profitability.
UBC researchers question whether viruses are keeping sea lice at bay in wild salmon
Viruses may prevent "explosions" in sea lice populations, offering a natural control agent for salmon parasites, according to a UBC study.
Report sheds light on aquatic animal health in sub-Saharan African aquaculture
Findings from a new report could help prevent or reduce risks from aquatic animal disease across sub-Saharan Africa in the future.
Opinion: Why growing bacteria pondside without professional oversight is a potential biosecurity nightmare
Bacterial additions produced pondside are common in shrimp farming, but farmers must ensure these cultures aren’t contaminated with harmful bacteria.
Smallholder Spotlight: The key to profitability for fish farmers is strong animal welfare
Øistein Thorsen, CEO of FAI Farms, informs Advocate readers that better animal welfare starts with training small-scale farmers to closely observe their fish.
Can dietary inclusion of montmorillonite clay help mitigate the farmed shrimp AHPND pandemic?
A commercial montmorillonite clay may help protect L. vannamei against production and economic losses from AHPND outbreaks in shrimp farms.
Do diets supplemented with phytobiotics protect Pacific white shrimp against AHPND?
Shrimp diets supplemented with phytobiotics and applied at critical periods could mitigate the impact of AHPND and other pathologies.
Opinion: Does the WTO need a new International Reference Point to control the spread of animal diseases via trade?
There is a growing need for veterinary training to cover the wide and increasing variety of animals and their products traded globally.
Coho salmon farmer sees Ike Jime partnership as a welfare and quality differentiator
New York-based Local Coho is the first aquaculture company to partner with Shinkei Systems and its automated Ike Jime humane slaughter technology.
British Veterinary Association to explore aquaculture, wants to ‘futureproof’ the sector
The British Veterinary Association will research the health and welfare needs of farmed fish and is urging vets to consider jobs in the sector.
Study investigates the effect of the anesthetic isoeugenol on fish
A new study could enable the "informed and more targeted application" of isoeugenol anesthesia on fish, with animal welfare implications.