FAI launches innovative online training series on tilapia welfare
FAI Farms launches a free online training series that focuses on integrating best tilapia welfare practices in aquaculture.
Different routes of formalin-killed vaccine administration and effect on immunity and disease resistance of Nile tilapia
Efficacy of an oral vaccine in trials with tilapia shows it to be a viable, cost-effective alternative to administering vaccines by injection.
Study outlines ways to improve welfare and production of five farmed fish species in Europe
The Aquaculture Advisory Council released a report on how to improve the welfare and production of sea bass, sea bream, salmon, trout and carp.
New Infectious Myonecrosis Virus variant linked with recent disease outbreaks in Pacific white shrimp in Brazil
Findings highlight the importance of proper screening of live shrimp to prevent the spread of potentially lethal shrimp diseases globally.
Scientists develop genomic selection tool to boost farmed cod production
Scientists have developed a genomic selection tool that can lift cod breeding from family to individual selection, increasing genetic gain.
Breakthrough in fish mucosal immune system research could transform aquaculture vaccines
The discovery of an immune structure in the nasal cavities of rainbow trout could improve understanding of the efficacy of aquaculture vaccines.
Population behavior of cultured Kuruma prawns
Findings suggest that light intensity, followed by density, are the most crucial factors influencing the behavior of farmed Kuruma prawns (P. japonicus).
FAI launches free Tilapia Welfare App for fish farmers
FAI Farms’ Tilapia Welfare App enhances production by integrating well-established animal welfare science into farmers’ daily routines.
Are stress hormones to blame for rising infections in Norwegian farmed salmon?
A three-year research project will investigate whether stress hormones are making farmed salmon more susceptible to bacterial disease.
The OIE should delist IHHNV as a reportable farmed shrimp pathogen
The Infectious Hypodermal and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHHNV) is established in shrimp ponds in Ecuador. Current PCR protocols are insufficient.
EU launches $5M aquaculture research project to enhance farmed fish health and welfare
Horizon Europe has launched a new aquaculture research project to improve farmed fish health and welfare in Europe.
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.
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.
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.