Experimental microdiets for California halibut larvae
The successful replacement of live prey with microdiets for marine fish larvae is an important step in establishing effective aquaculture for the species.
Genetic improvement in aquaculture
Genetic improvements are designed to modify plants or animals for greater production performance in such targeted areas as growth or disease resistance.
Strain of reference shrimp aids researchers, farmers
Kona line reference shrimp contribute to research by providing test stocks that are consistently and predictably susceptible to Taura Syndrome Virus.
TSV challenges advance selective breeding in Pacific white shrimp
Results of ongoing studies demonstrate that selective breeding for both resistance to Taura Syndrome Virus (TSV) and fast growth in shrimp is achievable.
Aquaculture working group standardizes methods for bacteria testing
Methods and quality control ranges for bacteria testing, defined in studies by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, will ensure data precision and inter-laboratory harmonization.
Concentrations of anti-inflammatory compounds increased in culture studies of coral, microalgae
Authors’ studies indicate that cell culture of symbiotic dinoflagellates may be a viable method of producing a variety of anti-inflammatory agents.
Aquaculture supports expansion of marine-derived drugs
The marine environment is a rich source of unique compounds with pharmaceutical potential. Supply of most of these is a limiting factor in drug development.
Ascidian, sponge culture supplies bioactive metabolites
In vitro culture is a viable method for supplying some ascidian and sponge metabolites for drug development and production.
Aquaculture plays role in daunting development process for marine-based drugs
Aquaculture techniques used in the production of food organisms and commodity chemicals such as agar and agarose are appealing for large-scale production.
India study: Corn gluten can partially replace fishmeal in white shrimp feed
An Indian study showed that corn gluten, a byproduct of the corn starch industry, could be used to replace fishmeal in the diets of Indian white shrimp.
Tilapia cage farming in Thailand
With support from the government and large companies, models for tilapia cage farming in Thailand acted as a catalyst to expand production in the 1990s.
Monosex tilapia production
Monosex tilapia culture is preferred due to males' fast growth and large sizes. Hormonal sex-reversal techniques are being replaced by breeding programs.
Effective biosecurity requires more than window dressing
Biosecurity in aquaculture involves actions designed to maintain the health of aquatic animals by reducing the introduction of pathogens to facilities.
Food safety issues in aquaculture
Farmed fish species often pose fewer food safety risk than wild-caught fish, but antibiotic residues used to treat disease outbreaks is a unique hazard.
Minimizing antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture
Important points for aquafarmers to consider to minimize antimicrobial resistance and maximize efficacy when using antibiotics.
Viral diseases of ornamental carp in the United States
Carp culture in the United States focuses predominately on ornamental koi (Cyprinus carpio). Individual koi can have a market value of thousands of dollars.