Coho salmon farmer sees Ike Jime partnership as a welfare and quality differentiator
New York-based Local Coho is the first aquaculture company to partner with Shinkei Systems and its automated Ike Jime humane slaughter technology.
Opinion: Does the WTO need a new International Reference Point to control the spread of animal diseases via trade?
There is a growing need for veterinary training to cover the wide and increasing variety of animals and their products traded globally.
British Veterinary Association to explore aquaculture, wants to ‘futureproof’ the sector
The British Veterinary Association will research the health and welfare needs of farmed fish and is urging vets to consider jobs in the sector.
Study investigates the effect of the anesthetic isoeugenol on fish
A new study could enable the "informed and more targeted application" of isoeugenol anesthesia on fish, with animal welfare implications.
Australian shrimp growers demonstrate how to farm black tigers with WSSV knocking on their door
Successfully producing black tiger shrimp in the presence of White Spot Syndrome Virus shows the drive and toughness of shrimp producers Down Under.
Could Streptococcus in tilapia soon be a thing of the past?
Benchmark Genetics says it has made a "significant breakthrough" in the development of Streptococcus-resistant strains of tilapia.
Can sponge biocarriers control inorganic nitrogen and suspended solids in zero exchange systems for Pacific white shrimp?
Sponge biocarriers can maintain low levels of ammonia, nitrite and suspended solids for white shrimp in zero-water-exchange production systems.
‘Concerning’ farmed salmon parasite in Norway sparks collaborative effort
The SpiroFri project seeks to gain increased knowledge about the Spironucleus salmonicida fish parasite to prevent infection.
Ace Aquatec launches in-water portable prawn stunner to improve aquaculture welfare
The company's Prawn Humane Stunner Universal can stun prawns unconscious in less than one second, improving animal welfare in aquaculture.
FAI Launches online tilapia nutrition and welfare course
FAI Farms has launched a free online training series that focuses on tilapia nutrition and welfare for hatcheries, farmers and processors.
Vision quest: Behind Norwegian researchers’ high-tech approach to fish welfare assessments
Nofima's DeepVision project explores how hyperspectral cameras can improve the speed and accuracy of fish welfare assessments in aquaculture.
Differences in intestinal microbiota in Pacific white shrimp from greenhouse and aquaponic systems
The bacterial flora composition of shrimp from greenhouses and aquaponics reflected prevailing biological sludge vs. autotrophic biological processes.
Effects of a multi-species probiotic on Pacific white shrimp growth, resistance against Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Incorporating probiotics in reduced marine meal diets can improve aquafeed efficiency and resilience against the pathogen V. parahaemolyticus.
Study finds ‘great potential’ in alternatives to antibiotic use in aquaculture
A review outlines potential alternatives to antibiotic use in aquaculture but says that research funding is needed to advance the technology.
Improving the health and Fusarium resistance of Pacific white shrimp through dietary supplementation
Improving the health and Fusarium resistance of Pacific white shrimp through dietary supplementation
Adding glucan and fructooligosaccharides optimally enhances growth and antioxidant activities, non-specific immunity and disease resistance of L. vannamei.
‘The right thing to do’: How aquaculture is innovating to reduce fish stress and improve animal welfare
With research showing that stress can damage meat quality, fish and shrimp farmers are weighing the latest animal welfare solutions.