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.
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.
Isoquinoline alkaloids can boost immune systems of Pacific white shrimp
Authors demonstrate the benefits of isoquinoline alkaloids as feed additives to improve growth, survival, immune responses and vibriosis resistance.
Opinion: OIE, the World Organization for Animal Health, needs seafood industry’s input
Author argues the OIE should regard all fish and shrimp products as safe for trade, regardless of the exporting country’s pathogen status.
Breeding for behavior in pursuit of a better cleaner fish
Researchers are investigating the behaviors of cleaner fish like ballan wrasse and lumpfish, hoping to spur greater interaction with salmon.
Effects of a commercial, phenol-rich fulvic acid as a water additive on rainbow trout
Evaluation of a commercial fulvic acid additive as an immunostimulant via gills shows improved overall health and stress resistance in rainbow trout.
Effects of dietary lipid on the gut microbiota of first feeding Atlantic salmon
An evaluation of dietary oils showed the occurrence of a core microbiota in early life stage of Atlantic salmon, independent of oil type in the feed.
Evaluating the effect of a commercial additive on growth and survival of larval Pacific white shrimp
Evaluating the effect of a commercial additive on growth and survival of larval Pacific white shrimp
The application of a commercial additive – combining immersion and feeding during larval rearing – resulted in improved growth and survival.
Microbial community of probiotic-treated shrimp survivors put to AHPND challenge test
Evaluating the practical application of probiotics to manage pathogens that cause high mortality rates in shrimp farming around the world.
Evaluation of a commercial microbial enhanced protein in European sea bass diets
As a protein source and fishmeal replacement in European sea bass diets, a microbial enhanced protein demonstrates cost effectiveness and other benefits.
Growth and lipid profile responses of juvenile Pacific white shrimp in low salinity
Evaluating physiological strategies of L. vannamei to adapt to low salinity, with insights into the significance of lipids for shrimp osmoregulation.
New circular DNA vaccines and heritable, anti-viral immunity possible for shrimp
Author evaluates production of new circular DNA vaccines and heritable anti-viral immunity for shrimp based on viral defense mechanisms.
Heritable variation in swimming performance in Nile tilapia
Evaluation of swimming in Nile tilapia shows critical swimming speed is heritable and can predict fish growth performance.
Implications of excessive water iron to fish health and some mitigation strategies
A discussion of the effects of excessive water iron on fish health in hatcheries that depend on well water, as well as some mitigation strategies.
Gut microbiota modulation of Pacific white shrimp by dietary inclusion of a functional yeast cell wall‐based additive
Evaluating gut microbiota modulation in L. vannamei through dietary yeast cell wall additive improves animal performance, healthy intestinal microbiota.
Tilapia welfare assessment protocol for semi-intensive farms in Brazil
Development and testing of tilapia welfare assessment protocol begins alignment to procedures used for other aquatic, terrestrial farm animals.