Aquafeeds
Nofima finds higher omega-3 feed levels don't improve trout health or survival, but trout stores more EPA and DHA in fillets than salmon.
Aquafeeds
This review of recent aquaculture literature examines the importance of a shrimp’s gut microbiota, fermentation technology in aquafeeds and more.
Aquafeeds
Alternative proteins like insect meals are not yet fully accepted, so this study sought to understand consumer preferences for a popular fish raised on insect-based feeds.
Intelligence
Global production of carps, tilapias, pangasius, salmonids and sea bass and sea bream is expected to reach 39.6 million metric tons this year.
Aquafeeds
Fish-schooling simulation method can be used as a decision-making tool for efficient feed management in aquaculture systems.
Health & Welfare
The discovery of an immune structure in the nasal cavities of rainbow trout could improve understanding of the efficacy of aquaculture vaccines.
Aquafeeds
Study results corroborate that chitin could act as a nutrient source as well as an antinutrient in both Nile tilapia and rainbow trout.
Intelligence
Using genomics, USDA-ARS researchers have developed a new rainbow trout that is resistant to bacterial cold-water disease.
Health & Welfare
Evaluation of a commercial fulvic acid additive as an immunostimulant via gills shows improved overall health and stress resistance in rainbow trout.
Intelligence
Shinshu salmon is promoted as a food typical of the mountainous prefecture of Nagano, which is aiming to capitalize on the popularity of salmon in Japan.
Intelligence
Study uses a simple multispectral imaging system to assess various spoilage and predict freshness in rainbow trout fillets during storage for 12 days.
Intelligence
Study quantifies temporal changes of selected fatty acids from six fish species subjected to two handling and three storage methods compared to samples that were processed immediately.
Aquafeeds
Genetic selection research finds that vegetarian versions of rainbow trout can be raised on a cost-effective and fully plant-based diet.
Aquafeeds
This study evaluated the effects of replacing fishmeal and fish oil with a plant-based diet in juvenile and on-growing rainbow trout from first-feeding.
Health & Welfare
Harry Hamlin-Wright is a fish vet. It’s a career choice that gets strange looks but offers him varied and interesting work. See the world of aquatic animal health and welfare through a fresh set of eyes in a new Advocate series on aquaculture jobs.
Intelligence
The Global Aquaculture Alliance's annual GOAL conference, held this October in Dublin, Ireland, offers attendees a unique learning experience. This photo slide show offers a sneak peek at the pre-conference field trip sites: a trout farm in Woodenbridge and an oyster farm in Dungarvan.