Long-term storage for immobilized microalgae
The entrapment, storage and processing of microalgae into alginate beads is a useful technology for stock culture management.
Role of lipids and vitamins in maturing shrimp
The biochemical characterization of wild female broodstock provides baseline data on the roles of lipids and vitamins in shrimp maturation.
Black tiger shrimp hatcheries in India, an overview
Commercial black tiger shrimp hatcheries in India developed rapidly since 1993 due to drastic demand increases and seedstock shortages.
Genetic selection can increase feed efficiency of salmon
Greater Atlantic salmon feeding efficiency can be obtained through improved feeds and genetic selection for feed utilization.
Polyploidy in shrimp
Polyploidy in shrimp, or the application of triploid or tetraploid chromosomes, can result in superior culture performance.
Biosecurity basics for shrimp aquaculture
Biosecurity in shrimp aquaculture is achieved by preventing the presence, growth, and spread of pathogenic microorganisms.
Heightened surveillance of chloramphenicol residues in shrimp
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic banned for use in food animals by the European Union and the United States Food and Drug Administration.
Testing commercial feeds with tilapia broodstock
Nutrient levels in Nile tilapia broodstock feed affect their frequency of spawning, clutch size, egg quality and overall seedstock output.
U.S. tilapia industry seeking FDA approval of methyltestosterone
Several androgens have been used to direct the gonadal development of tilapia, with methyltestosterone the most commonly used.
Diseases found in tilapia culture in Latin America
A surge of new and familiar diseases in tilapia culture in Latin America is mainly related to the intensification of culture methods.
Small-scale tilapia culture in rural Central America
Tilapia were introduced to Central America during the 1950s by Taiwanese technicians working with the United Nations' FAO.
GIFT program continues
The GIFT program funded by the United Nations and the Asian Development Bank collected and tested Nile tilapia from the best strains worldwide.
Tilapia genetics: Applications and uptake
Although tilapia genetics lag behind crop and livestock breeding, the pace of development may narrow the gap appreciably in coming years.
Hermit crabs: Maturation diet for shrimp broodstock
Some shrimp hatchery operators use live hermit crabs to feed black tiger shrimp broodstock because of a high proportion of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Real-time PCR measures IHHNV in shrimp
Use of this method to detect and quantify IHHNV in penaeid shrimp has already revealed new information regarding levels of infection.
Improved nutrition enhances immune competence, disease resistance in penaeid shrimp
Shrimp farmers must consider seedstock quality, husbandry procedures and healthy nutrition as the primary tools to control disease.