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Biosecurity and Hygiene Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 16-30 in Biosecurity and Hygiene
A New Reality Beckons in Chile
In 2008, Marine Harvest - the world's largest aquaculture company - succumbed to a devastating annual loss of over 2.8 billion Norwegian Kroner. At the heart of this downfall lies a biological situation in Chile rapidly growing out of control, writes...
In 2008, Marine Harvest - the world's largest aquaculture company - succumbed to a devastating annual loss of over 2.8 billion Norwegian Kroner. At the heart of this downfall lies a biological situation in Chile rapidly growing out of control, writes...
Fish-borne Zoonotic Trematode Infections in Viet Nam
In Asia, fish-borne zoonotic trematodes (FZT), including liver and intestinal flukes, are widely reported, say a research team from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
In Asia, fish-borne zoonotic trematodes (FZT), including liver and intestinal flukes, are widely reported, say a research team from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Use of Vaccines in Finfish Aquaculture
Disease is one of the most important limiting factors in aquaculture. Optimal husbandry and general management - including biosecurity, nutrition, genetics, system management and water quality - are critical for maximizing aquatic animal health, writes...
Disease is one of the most important limiting factors in aquaculture. Optimal husbandry and general management - including biosecurity, nutrition, genetics, system management and water quality - are critical for maximizing aquatic animal health, writes...
Health : National Strategies for Aquatic Animal Health Management
Rapidly developing aquaculture and ever expanding global trade, in the era of globalization and trade liberalisation, presents several challenges, writes C.V. Mohan for the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific.
Rapidly developing aquaculture and ever expanding global trade, in the era of globalization and trade liberalisation, presents several challenges, writes C.V. Mohan for the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific.
Becoming Conscious About Fish Conscience
In this age of aquaculture the question of fish welfare finds increasing limelight in both the public and political domains. New research attempts to determine what fish desire, whilst identifying expressions of fear and stress, but can we ever really...
In this age of aquaculture the question of fish welfare finds increasing limelight in both the public and political domains. New research attempts to determine what fish desire, whilst identifying expressions of fear and stress, but can we ever really...
Conflict Within the Global Shrimp Industry
As sea creatures go, shrimp are extraordinarily diverse. From tropical estuarine ecosystems to shallow shelves, continental slopes and deep seas as well as the open ocean, shrimp exist in almost all geographical locations around the world. Yet, in spite...
As sea creatures go, shrimp are extraordinarily diverse. From tropical estuarine ecosystems to shallow shelves, continental slopes and deep seas as well as the open ocean, shrimp exist in almost all geographical locations around the world. Yet, in spite...
Blueprint for a Sustainable British Columbian Watershed
If the abundance of wild salmon indicates the health of British Columbia's watershed, then the latest research does not bode well. However, a new report looks set to reverse the damage done, bringing new life to industries and ecosystems alike, writes...
If the abundance of wild salmon indicates the health of British Columbia's watershed, then the latest research does not bode well. However, a new report looks set to reverse the damage done, bringing new life to industries and ecosystems alike, writes...
Nodavirus: an Emerging Threat to Freshwater Prawn Farming
Freshwater prawn farms are under increasing threat from pathogens due to poor husbandry and environmental management, says this report by Biju Sam Kamalam, J., Saravanan, S and Ajith Stalin, J.L., Network Aquaculture Centres for Asia-Pacific (NACA).
Freshwater prawn farms are under increasing threat from pathogens due to poor husbandry and environmental management, says this report by Biju Sam Kamalam, J., Saravanan, S and Ajith Stalin, J.L., Network Aquaculture Centres for Asia-Pacific (NACA).
A New, Pathogenic Bacterium Identified in Cod
Farmed cod have recently been hit by a serious disease caused by an unknown bacterium. In his doctorate, Jarle Mikalsen, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science contributed to the identification of this bacterium, now called Francisella philomiragia...
Farmed cod have recently been hit by a serious disease caused by an unknown bacterium. In his doctorate, Jarle Mikalsen, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science contributed to the identification of this bacterium, now called Francisella philomiragia...
Scottish Aquaculture - A Sustainable Future
Carrying and assimilative capacity of the environment is fundamental to the extent to which aquaculture can develop sustainably, writes Mark James, FRM Ltd, in a CEFAS Shellfish News publication.
Carrying and assimilative capacity of the environment is fundamental to the extent to which aquaculture can develop sustainably, writes Mark James, FRM Ltd, in a CEFAS Shellfish News publication.
Use of Hydrogen Peroxide in Finfish Aquaculture
Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a disinfectant for cleaning wounds in people, writes Roy P.E. Yanong, associate professor and extension veterinarian, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.
Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a disinfectant for cleaning wounds in people, writes Roy P.E. Yanong, associate professor and extension veterinarian, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.
Sea Lice: a Parasite of Fish and Farmers Alike
By comparison with the vast sums of money involved in high-tech salmon farming the battle against parasites might seem like small fry, yet sea lice continue to elude modern eradication methods. Adam Anson, reporting for TheFishSite, finds out where the...
By comparison with the vast sums of money involved in high-tech salmon farming the battle against parasites might seem like small fry, yet sea lice continue to elude modern eradication methods. Adam Anson, reporting for TheFishSite, finds out where the...
Using Floating Vegetated Mats To Treat Fishery Wastewater
Saving water is an environmentally responsible goal, especially in the southeastern parts of the country, where droughts are fairly frequent, writes Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service Information Staff.
Saving water is an environmentally responsible goal, especially in the southeastern parts of the country, where droughts are fairly frequent, writes Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service Information Staff.
Catching the Ethical Fish: No Strings Attached
The idea of ethical food is promoted in almost every modern supermarket, but when it comes to producing, catching and eating fish, deciding what ethical means isn't as easy as it seems, writes Adam Anson, reporting for TheFishSite.
The idea of ethical food is promoted in almost every modern supermarket, but when it comes to producing, catching and eating fish, deciding what ethical means isn't as easy as it seems, writes Adam Anson, reporting for TheFishSite.
Salmon, Steelhead, and Trout in California: Status of an Emblematic Fauna
The southernmost populations of salmon, steelhead, and trout, uniquely adapted to California’s climatic regime, are in deep trouble according to a report by Peter B. Moyle, Joshua A. Israel and Sabra E. Burdy, University of California Davis.
The southernmost populations of salmon, steelhead, and trout, uniquely adapted to California’s climatic regime, are in deep trouble according to a report by Peter B. Moyle, Joshua A. Israel and Sabra E. Burdy, University of California Davis.
