What is the path to viable alternatives to shrimp eyestalk ablation?
Welfare concerns around the common hatchery technique that underpins global shrimp farming is leading to trials for new approaches.
Biotech researchers say rapid test detects seafood pathogen Vibrio in just 30 minutes
Researchers say a rapid test for Vibrio parahaemolyticus in seafood offers a quick, low-cost solution to prevent foodborne illness.
Potential of biological agents in reducing Vibrio bacterial loads in rotifers and fish larvae
Study demonstrates the feasibility of reducing the pathogenic Vibrio load in live feed and fish larvae with a non-antibiotic-based approach.
Have researchers figured out how to slow down the aging process in Atlantic salmon?
Spermidine, a compound found in vegetables, cereals and soybean products, may help salmon break down fatty acids and maintain optimal immune function.
Blueyou launches aquatic animal welfare policy
Blueyou has launched an aquatic animal welfare policy that addresses "pressing" issues in aquaculture and wild-capture fisheries.
SAIC boosts funding for cleaner fish vaccination research
SAIC funds research to fine-tune a cleaner fish vaccination, potentially improving sea lice control in salmon farming.
Evaluating the effect of protists in diets for Pacific white shrimp
Cumulative mortality results showed that shrimp fed protists (containing Aurantiochytrium sp. meal) had higher survival when challenged with WSSV.
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy, or aPDT, for potential management of pathogenic bacteria in aquaculture
Emerging aPDT technology can inactivate pathogenic bacteria with potential uses in aquaculture for surfaces, equipment and water disinfection.
Silencing a key protein may significantly reduce EHP transmission in farmed shrimp
Study is a model for investigations to identify critical genes for EHP survival and spread as targets for preventive and therapeutic management.
FAI partners with ESR, launches Tilapia Welfare Project in Egypt
FAI and Ethical Seafood Research launched the Tilapia Welfare Project in Egypt, the world's second-largest producer of the farmed fish species.
Effects of cold stress on hemolymph characteristics of Pacific white shrimp
Responses to enhance cold tolerance included regulating changes in genes, metabolites and amino acid and lipid metabolism to increase energy supply.
Robins McIntosh on everything you need to know about EHP and shrimp farming, part 2
Shrimp farming expert Robins McIntosh details the past decade of learning about the microsporidian EHP and how to mitigate its impact.
Genetic parameters and comparison of stress-tolerance traits in different strains of Pacific white shrimp
An estimation model identifies genetic variances across mating combinations for stress resistance traits and families with heightened stress tolerance.
Can providing free electrical stunners move the needle on shrimp welfare practices?
The UK-based Shrimp Welfare Project is offering free electrical stunners to qualifying producers as part of new shrimp welfare initiative.
Smoltification, seawater performance and maturation in Atlantic salmon fed different levels of fat
Study finds no positive effects on smoltification, seawater performance and maturation from changing fat levels in modern Atlantic salmon diets.
How partial substitution of fishmeal with soybean products and chicken meal impacts black tiger shrimp
Adequate substitution rates did not affect the growth performance and antioxidant capacity of P. monodon shrimp, but a high rate could.