Microencapsulated organic acids and salts can benefit Pacific white shrimp production
Results of a trial in China show the use of fat microencapsulated organic acids and salts could improve disease resistance of L. vannamei shrimp.
Biotech researchers launch evidence-based program to improve tilapia production with functional yeasts
An evidence-based program from Phileo by Lesaffre aims to improve tilapia gut health and support disease prevention strategies using functional yeasts.
Ultraviolet A photoperiod regimes have varying effects on Pacific white shrimp
Study shows that different ultraviolet A photoperiod treatments impacted growth, immunity, FCR and mortality in L. vannamei shrimp.
Australian research partnership maps the black tiger prawn genome
A collaboration of research institutes and industry has mapped the genome of an iconic Australian seafood species, the black tiger prawn.
Moringa leaf extract can boost Pacific white shrimp immune responses
Including moringa leaf extract at a certain level enhanced immune response, growth and resistance of L. vannamei against V. alginolyticus infection.
New tool aims to identify and reduce impact of chemicals and diseases in aquaculture
Cefas and the University of Exeter's Seafood Risk Tool can identify and reduce the impact of chemicals and diseases in aquaculture.
Study: White Feces Syndrome in shrimp can be caused by more than one pathogen
An experimental reproduction of White Feces Syndrome demonstrates that Pacific white shrimp can be concurrently infected with two known pathogens.
How do light-dark cycles impact the physiological processes of Pacific white shrimp?
Researching the effect of light-dark cycles on various on L. vannamei physiological processes to help improve production in controlled farming systems.
Collaborative genetics program in Vietnam leads to big FCR gains with barramundi
Xelect's advanced genetics-based breeding program with Australis Aquaculture has resulted in major feed-efficiency gains with barramundi.
Survival of Pacific white shrimp juveniles after exposure to critical oxygen levels in biofloc culture
A study in Brazil evaluated the survival of Pacific white shrimp juveniles after exposure to critical oxygen levels in biofloc culture conditions.
Early results from Cermaq’s iFarm sees sea lice levels reduced by 50 percent
Harvest results suggest ‘high quality’ of farmed salmon in iFarm net pens, with sea lice levels reduced by 50 percent, according to Cermaq.
Nofima unlocks ‘promising’ method for sterilizing farmed salmon at embryotic stage
A new technique for sterilizing farmed salmon at the embryonic stage could limit the impact of escaped farmed salmon in rivers.
Molecular biology lab in Scotland will expedite PCR testing for fish farming operations
A new molecular biology lab in Scotland will help expedite test results to fish farming operations using PCR.
Can photoautotrophic cultivated diatom biomass in salmon feed deter lice?
An evaluation of experimental Atlantic salmon diets with photoautotrophic cultivated diatom biomass shows the potential to deter lice.
Attractants, acoustics and soy-optimized diets for Pacific white shrimp
The addition of fish hydrolysate to soy-optimized diets can increase feed-response intensity in L. vannamei in semi-intensive pond culture.
Assessing the bacterium Enterococcus faecium as a probiotic for Nile tilapia
E. faecium is a potential probiotic for Nile tilapia, showing improved growth rates, reduced mortality in a challenge with S. agalactiae.