Intelligence
Updated technologies improve efficiency, reduce costs for mussel seed in Brazil
The authors conducted research to improve the uptake of mussel seed in artificial collectors and optimize the amount of seed used in mussel farming.
Health & Welfare
Freshwater prawn farming in Brazil
At present, Macrobrachium rosenbergii is the only shrimp species commercially farmed in Brazil. Most freshwater prawn farms are small, and prawn culture is often a secondary farming activity.
Health & Welfare
Oyster output affected by environmental features of farm site
In southern Brazil, management data for Pacific cupped oyster culture were assessed to characterize production in relation to environmental parameters.
Responsibility
Load models support sustainable aquaculture planning for Brazil’s reservoirs
Cage aquaculture in hydroelectric reservoirs has great potential for expansion in Brazil, but there are concerns of negative environmental impacts. Careful climate zoning can assist proper siting.
Health & Welfare
Brazil’s intensive shrimp nursery systems improve PL management, grow-out ponds
Intensive nursery systems are an extension of hatcheries to acclimate postlarvae to farm conditions and assess quality and health prior to pond stocking.
Health & Welfare
Tilapia cage farm management in Brazil
Much of Brazil’s expanding tilapia aquaculture takes place in floating cages with sturdy frames and nets made from plastic-coated steel or polypropylene.
Health & Welfare
Brazilian researchers examine amino acids in Nile tilapia diets
Determining dietary requirements for tilapia requires precise formulation. Individual amino acids must be considered to establish well-balanced diets.
Intelligence
Shrimp farming in Brazil
Shrimp farming in Brazil grew rapidly from the late 1990s to 2003. Brazil can again become a global leader, for it has 600,000 ha of suitable area with excellent natural conditions and infrastructure, and a large internal market.
Health & Welfare
Brazil study: Beta-glucans improve survival of IMNV-infected white shrimp
Authors examined whether beta-glucans extracted from bakers yeast could improve the survival and growth of Pacific white shrimp challenged with infectious myonecrosis virus.
Health & Welfare
Disease risk factors for shrimp production in Brazil
For two years of data, the effects of management, season, stocking density and salinity on the incidence of disease in northeastern Brazil’s shrimp farms were found to be highly significant.
Health & Welfare
SPF shrimp breeding in Brazil
Through a genetic selection program started in 2006, significant advances have been achieved in the development of a specific pathogen-free L. vannamei line in Brazil.
Health & Welfare
Shrimp hybrids outperform parents in Brazil studies
In Brazil, shrimp hybrids – crosses of imported specific pathogen-free lines and a genetically improved and locally adapted line – outperform their parents.
Intelligence
Southern Brazilian flounder
Work on the reproduction and larval rearing of southern Brazilian flounder supports the feasibility of flounder culture. Further research will improve weaning and grow-out techniques for the species.
Intelligence
Marine fish culture in Brazil
Marine fish farming in Brazil appears promising. A new cobia research network will support industry growth through standardization, development of technology and training.
Health & Welfare
Field performance of imported SPF shrimp in Brazil
Combined analyses of SPF shrimp from six imported lines and one commercial genetically improved line in Brazil found excellent winter performance.
Responsibility
Brazil’s inland aquaculture
Freshwater fish culture is practiced in every state in Brazil, primarily at small-scale earthen pond facilities, but tilapia culture in reservoir cages is increasing.