Evaluating digestibility and performance of insect meals in diets for Pacific white shrimp
An assessment of seven insect meals demonstrates their high potential as protein sources to replace fishmeal in diets for L. vannamei.
Genomic prediction for feed efficiency traits in Nile tilapia
Genomic prediction markedly outperformed pedigree-based prediction, highlighting the potential to improve feed efficiency traits in Nile tilapia.
Martec and Xelect partner on spotted rose snapper genetics program
Costa Rica's Martec has partnered with Scottish genetics company Xelect to ramp up production of spotted rose snapper through modern techniques.
Effects of Bacillus velezensis dietary supplementation on growth and health of Pacific white shrimp
Assessing the B. velezensis BV007 supplement to promote growth, enhance immune response and modulate intestinal microbiota of L. vannamei shrimp.
Quantifying the contribution of natural productivity in biofloc systems to shrimp growth
Algae and other biological aggregates, or the “natural productivity” in shrimp biofloc rearing systems, can contribute greatly to aquafeed efficiency.
Effect of full-fat, black soldier fly meal in juvenile Siberian sturgeon diets
Assessment of the effects of black soldier fly meal in juvenile Siberian sturgeon diets shows low feed acceptance at high levels.
Microbial colonization in the early developmental stages of the black tiger shrimp
Microbial colonization in developing P. monodon could be shaped by different host developmental stages, diets, physiologies and immune statuses.
Evaluating the effects of dietary spray-dried animal plasma on Pacific white shrimp
An evaluation of L. vannamei fed diets with spray-dried animal plasma showed significant improvement in overall health and resistance to infection.
Dietary evaluation of black soldier fly larvae meal on growth and health of Pacific white shrimp
Inclusion of black soldier fly larvae meal, to replace fishmeal in L. vannamei diets, improves shrimp health and disease resistance.
Assessing the effect of photoperiod manipulation on Atlantic salmon growth, smoltification and sexual maturation
Evaluation of photoperiod influence on salmon smolts suggests that an artificial winter signal would benefit RAS post-smolt production.
Evaluating Pacific white shrimp strains for variability in quality, nutritional composition
Different L. vannamei strains grown under controlled pond conditions showed strain-specific variability in nutritional composition.
Potential application of plant-produced vaccines in aquaculture
Authors evaluate the suitability of various production platforms and other considerations regarding plant-produced vaccines for farmed fish.
Rapid PCR test for shellfish diseases in development
Researchers in Scotland are developing a test to rapidly detect a range of shellfish diseases and biofouling species affecting production.
Genomic selection for resistance to White Spot Syndrome Virus in Pacific white shrimp
Genomic selection techniques show significant potential for enhancing the species’ resistance to White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) infection.
Assessing the effect of temperature on FCR in Pacific white shrimp cultured in biofloc systems
Research shows promise to improve shrimp feeding protocols in biofloc systems, especially in regions with significant water temperature fluctuations.
Cermaq wins fish welfare award
At the Aqua Nor conference in Norway, Cermaq received the Fish Welfare Prize, recognizing its efforts to improve the quality and survival of its juvenile salmon.