Salmon farmers in Scotland cut antibiotic usage by more than 50 percent in 2022
Less than 10 percent of seawater salmon farms in Scotland used antibiotics in 2022, according to a new report by the UK government.
Effect of Chinese ginseng water extract on immune responses and digestive enzymes in Pacific white shrimp
Chinese ginseng can improve the immune responses of shrimp by increasing the hemocyte count and regulating intestinal digestive enzymes.
Is the regulation of fish welfare based on scientifically validated criteria?
Study argues that applying Mertonian skepticism on claims of sentience and pain in fish and aquatic invertebrates is scientifically sound and prudent.
Assessing the use of image analysis in breeding programs for growth and yield traits in meagre
Multi-trait selection captures genetic variability and can possibly detect fish with superior genetic potential while reducing human error.
Australian biotech company snags award for ‘ground-breaking’ shrimp pathogen detection product
Genics' shrimp pathogen detection product can detect 14 pathogens in one test, saving money and leading to early disease detection
Norway’s largest cod farmer uses light to achieve optimal fish health, growth
With its light-management regime, cod farmer Ode seeks to improve fish welfare, quality and economic outcomes by delaying sexual maturation.
Effects of single-cell protein sources on Pacific white shrimp growth, health
Two dietary single-cell protein sources promoted growth, immunity and digestion and improved intestinal microbiota stability in L. vannamei shrimp.
How RNAi-based therapies combat viral shrimp diseases
By precisely targeting viral pathogens, RNAi has the potential to provide an environmentally friendly solution to combatting viral shrimp diseases.
Novel biomaterial may help combat antimicrobial resistance in fish
A novel biomaterial that delivers medication directly to the fish gut helps combat antimicrobial resistance and avoids drug waste in water.
Effect of dietary piperine supplementation on production and health of Pacific white shrimp postlarvae
Piperine at doses of 0.1–0.4 percent can be a valuable feed additive to improve the growth, feed utilization, immunity, digestibility and disease resistance of L. vannamei.
Can grape extract improve growth performance in Pacific white shrimp postlarvae?
For the best growth and highest level of in vivo antioxidant activity, the optimal level of the grape extract Nor-grape 80 is 250–500 ppm.
ViAqua Therapeutics secures funding for RNA-based aquaculture disease management
A funding round of $8.25 million enables ViAqua to scale RNA-based solutions for aquaculture disease and invest in R&D for future products.
Farmed shrimp welfare website and training course launched
FAI Farms' website and training course is a resource hub with insights and practical solutions for optimizing shrimp welfare in aquaculture.
Novel alternatives like bacteriocins take the lead as future antibiotics replacements for aquaculture
Machine learning technology and novel alternatives like bacteriocins are unlocking a new era of tackling disease and antibiotic use in aquaculture.
Effect of a microencapsulated probiotic on the intestinal microbiome of Pacific white shrimp
A microencapsulated probiotic supported beneficial strains of Bacillus and reduced harmful Vibrios, showing the potential to modulate shrimp gut microbiota.
Effect of HUFA-enriched artemia on the performance of Pacific white shrimp postlarvae
Feeding HUFA-enriched artemia to L. vannamei for 12 days significantly increases highly unsaturated fatty acid content in the shrimp postlarvae.