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Feeding Strategy Supports Prawn Culture Without Fishmeal, Fish Oil
Low-input culture practices have been developed for freshwater prawns to effectively manage their growth and biological characteristics. With low nutritional requirements for long-chain fatty acids, the prawns can be grown on diets with no fishmeal...
Low-input culture practices have been developed for freshwater prawns to effectively manage their growth and biological characteristics. With low nutritional requirements for long-chain fatty acids, the prawns can be grown on diets with no fishmeal...
FAO 2012 Global Shrimp, Shellfish & Mollusc Outlook
Shrimp supply squeeze from bad weather and production problems keep prices high but new season will bring relief. No crisis for imported shellfish and canned molluscs in European markets, according to the FAO Global Food Outloook.
Shrimp supply squeeze from bad weather and production problems keep prices high but new season will bring relief. No crisis for imported shellfish and canned molluscs in European markets, according to the FAO Global Food Outloook.
Treatment of Infectious Myonecrosis Virus in Shrimp
Resarch from Iowa State University has shown that highly targeted dsRNA can be effective treatment of Infectious Myonecrosis Virus in shrimps.
Resarch from Iowa State University has shown that highly targeted dsRNA can be effective treatment of Infectious Myonecrosis Virus in shrimps.
Enhancing Survivial of Shrimps Challenged With WSSV
Research at the University of Iowa looks at methods to protect the Pacific white shrimp against white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). Double stranded RNA was synthesized in vitro with sequences corresponding to portions of the WSSV genome and were injected...
Research at the University of Iowa looks at methods to protect the Pacific white shrimp against white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). Double stranded RNA was synthesized in vitro with sequences corresponding to portions of the WSSV genome and were injected...
Shrimp Production Rises
The shrimp market is on the rise despite the difficult global economic situation, reports the FAO's Globefish.
The shrimp market is on the rise despite the difficult global economic situation, reports the FAO's Globefish.
Algal Concentrates In Hatchery Culture
Culture of uni-cellular algae is a prerequisite for successful operations in hatchery practices for shrimp, crab and most fish. Problems with algal culture and inherent disadvantages are described here, with their advantages in many cases being overcome...
Culture of uni-cellular algae is a prerequisite for successful operations in hatchery practices for shrimp, crab and most fish. Problems with algal culture and inherent disadvantages are described here, with their advantages in many cases being overcome...
US - Mexico Tuna Import Restrictions Violate Fair Trade
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel has determined that the US restrictions on tuna imports from Mexico violate fair trade rules. Carlos Navarro of SourceMex investigates.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel has determined that the US restrictions on tuna imports from Mexico violate fair trade rules. Carlos Navarro of SourceMex investigates.
New Shrimp Technology Could Speed Up Race To Feed The World
A new shrimp production technology developed by a Texas AgriLife Research scientist near Corpus Christi promises to revolutionise how shrimp make it to our tables, through an innovative stacked system.
A new shrimp production technology developed by a Texas AgriLife Research scientist near Corpus Christi promises to revolutionise how shrimp make it to our tables, through an innovative stacked system.
Shrimp Market Report - May 2011
After a strong rebound in 2010, the current year looks likely to set new trade records for shrimp thanks to strong demand and rising prices, reports Globefish.
After a strong rebound in 2010, the current year looks likely to set new trade records for shrimp thanks to strong demand and rising prices, reports Globefish.
Effective Management for Sustainable Shellfish Stocks
The sustainable management of shellfish needs a long-term strategy to apply precautionary approach concepts to shellfish stocks, writes TheFishSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
The sustainable management of shellfish needs a long-term strategy to apply precautionary approach concepts to shellfish stocks, writes TheFishSite editor in chief, Chris Harris.
Selling Fresh, Whole, Freshwater Prawns At Local Markets
Andrew Mcdonald, Angela Caporelli, Shawn Coyle and James Tidwell from Kentucky State University look at local farmers' markets as possible direct retail outlets for fresh, whole, freshwater prawn.
Andrew Mcdonald, Angela Caporelli, Shawn Coyle and James Tidwell from Kentucky State University look at local farmers' markets as possible direct retail outlets for fresh, whole, freshwater prawn.
Test Detects Shellfish Toxins
Scientists at Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, have pioneered new technology to test if shellfish are safe to eat.
Scientists at Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, have pioneered new technology to test if shellfish are safe to eat.
Updates On Crustacean Diseases In Asia-Pacific
Speaking at the 9th Asia Regional Advisory Group (AG) on Aquatic Animal Health, Professor Timothy Flegel (Centex Shrimp and BIOTEC, Thailand) presented updates on current crustaceans diseases in the Asia Pacific.
Speaking at the 9th Asia Regional Advisory Group (AG) on Aquatic Animal Health, Professor Timothy Flegel (Centex Shrimp and BIOTEC, Thailand) presented updates on current crustaceans diseases in the Asia Pacific.
Infectious Myonecrosis (IMN): Status And Threat
Infectious myonecrosis (IMN) is a viral disease caused by infectious myonecrosis virus (IMNV), a putative totivirus. IMNV particles are icosahedral in shape and 40nm (nano metres) in diameter, reports the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia (NAC...
Infectious myonecrosis (IMN) is a viral disease caused by infectious myonecrosis virus (IMNV), a putative totivirus. IMNV particles are icosahedral in shape and 40nm (nano metres) in diameter, reports the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia (NAC...
Finding The Best Shrimp Diet
With increasing feed prices, researchers are looking at alternative diets for shrimp, says Dr D. Allen Davis from the University of Auburn, Australia.
With increasing feed prices, researchers are looking at alternative diets for shrimp, says Dr D. Allen Davis from the University of Auburn, Australia.
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