Supplemented feeds stimulate immune systems of gilthead sea bream
Gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) is affected by winter disease, a complex syndrome that has been related to cold stress-induced immune suppression.
University of Stirling study determines the fatty acid profiles for Oreochromis niloticus tilapia and hybrid red tilapia in Thailand.
Gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) is affected by winter disease, a complex syndrome that has been related to cold stress-induced immune suppression.
The levels of carotenoids in commercial shrimp feeds are generally insufficient to reach the physiological levels needed for critical bioactive functions.
Carotenoids like canthaxanthin are biological pigments widely found in nature that provide color to many species of birds, insects, crustaceans and fish.
Two key supports of Irish aquaculture are provided by state agencies through the development of product quality and food safety programs.
Thailand is one of the top shrimp exporters but if it is to retain confidence in the safety and quality of its products, significant measures must be taken.
In combination with the aquaculture value chain multi-residue detection systems can assure that safe and wholesome products reach consumers.
Recirculating aquaculture presents an increased potential for pathogenic bacteria to become established in the system through the formation of biofilms.
The administration of any pharmaceutically active chemical to a food-producing animal results in the occurrence of antibiotic residues in food.
Shrimp health management focuses on disease prevention through good nutrition, sound pond management, and stress reduction rather than disease treatment.
An approach like HACCP, which integrates risk assessment, management and communication is necessary to minimize unintended consequences.
Since microbiological analyses do not provide a desired degree of reliability, chemical tests have been proposed for farmed fish quality assurance.
The detection of the antibiotic chloramphenicol in shrimp exported to Europe from Asian countries brought about a flood of reactions.
During the 1970s and 1980s, Ecuador's shrimp industry relied almost entirely on wild postlarvae but has since developed large hatcheries.
The Nicaragua Small Shrimp Producer Assistance Program built a closed, zero water-exchange shrimp production system to demonstrate the concepts and practices.
Studies comparing the differences between farmed and wild fish lipid profiles have been conducted, but there is no standard format for reporting.