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TheFishSite Latest News
Friday, May 16, 2008
Perch Production Boosted by Better Genetics US - Ohio fish farmers will be able to raise the top grade yellow perch - the state's No. 1 food fish - with the potential to increase production efficiency up to 50 per cent over current growth standards thanks to better genetics.
Nutreco Agreement over Salmon Feed for Marine Harvest NETHERLANDS - International animal nutrition and fish feed company Nutreco's subsidiary Skretting, the world's leading fish feed producer has agreed a two-year salmon feed supply contract with Marine Harvest, the largest producer of farmed salmon in the...
Hudson River Fish in Peril US - A report commissioned by conservation group Riverkeeper reveals that many Hudson River fish are in serious long-term decline.
Thieves Raid Shrimp Farms in Mekong Delta VIET NAM - Shrimp farms in the south of Viet Nam have become the target for thieves.
Grants for Catfish Farmers to Offset Drought Conditions US – Licensed North Carolina catfish farmers have until 31 May to apply for assistance to offset losses due to drought conditions over the past three years.
Red King Crabs Hatch Larvae in Seward Hatchery ALASKA - Several million red king crab larvae have been hatched at the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery in Seward Alaska.
Catfish Farmers Face Hard Times VIET NAM - Catfish farmers in Viet Nam are losing money because of rising costs and a slump in prices.
Bringing Aquaculture into the Classroom NEW ZEALAND - Investment in student learning is a key step in the growth of sustainable aquaculture and the communities in New Zealand supported by it, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health appoints Executive Team THE NETHERLANDS – Schering-Plough appointed the Executive Team members of the company’s global animal health unit: Intervet / Schering- Plough Animal Health. These appointments define the major steps in the design process of the animal health unit. The...
Relief Estimates for Cyclone Hit Livestock MYANMAR - In parallel to ongoing priority humanitarian aid assistance, Relief Web says that we need to start looking at the longer term, in particular as time is running out to secure planting in June of rice seeds for the main 2008 rice harvest.
GAO Calls for Caution over Ocean Fish Farms US - While the offshore expansion has the potential to increase US aquaculture production, no comprehensive legislative or regulatory framework to manage such an expansion exists, according to a report from the US Government Accountability Office.
HQ Sustainable Sees Gross Profit Soar CHINA - HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries, Inc. saw sales reach $9.2 million in the first quarter of the year, up 17.3 per cent from the first quarter of 2007.
Praising Nutritional Qualities of Farmed Salmon CANADA - The British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association has welcomed fresh reports praising the nutritional advantages of farmed salmon.
Fish Feed from Canola Seed CANADA - Protein extracted from canola seed could be finding its way to fish farms around the world.
Marina Set to be Fish Hatchery US - An old marina in the South Beaches in Florida has is earmarked to be developed as a new sport fish hatchery.








