Killer Fish Disease in Zambezi River Valley
GENERAL – A killer disease is decimating fish stocks in the Zambezi River Valley, threatening the food security and livelihoods of rural populations in an area shared...

85th OIE Anniversary Marked with New Transparency
GLOBE - The Delegates of OIE Members marked the 85th anniversary of the creation of the OIE by renewing and strengthening their commitments, especially as regards...

Anchovy Parasite Risk Determined by Origin
GENERAL - The Anisakis spp parasite can still be found in one of the most emblematic Mediterranean dishes – anchovies in vinegar.

Protest Over WWF’s Aquaculture Certification
GLOBAL - Human rights and environmental groups from around the world are protesting over the planned launch of the World Wildlife Fund's Aquaculture Stewardship...

Marine Harvest Staying Afloat in Rough Waters
GENERAL - Marine Harvest ASA achieved an operational EBIT of MNOK 55 in the first quarter, compared to MNOK 49 in the corresponding quarter last year.

ISA Drags Nutreco Fish Feed Sales Under
GENERAL - Nutreco's fish feed sales fell 6.6 per cent this quarter by comparison with that of last year. Once again, ailing results are being attributed to the ISA...

AKVA Revenue Down 26 Per Cent
GENERAL - AKVA's 0perating revenue in 1Q was 152 MNOK, which is 26 per cent lower than the same period last year. Current general economic outlook together...

Marine Harvest Update: Less Sites, Poorer Quality
GENERAL - Struggling Marine Harvest recently published an update on the company's situation at the end of this year's first quarter.

Wealth Awaiting in Ocean Biotechnology
GENERAL - There is a huge reservoir of high-quality food, biomedical compounds, renewable energy and many other important products in the oceans ready to be used...

GLOBALCAP's New Aquaculture Standard
GENERAL - A new certification system promises full segregation and traceability of certified products which can be checked with a supporting Chain of Custody ce...

OIE and WTO Bond Tightens for Health
GLOBE - During a visit by Mr Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), to the OIE Headquarters in Paris, the leaders of the two organisations...

New Line of Shrimp Pathogen Diagnostic Tests
GLOBE - DuPont Animal Health Solutions (DAHS) today announced a new product line that will bring shrimp-pathogen detection straight to the farm.

Cermaq Brought Down by Fish Disease
GENERAL - Disease problems on the Atlantic salmon grown in Chile led to a negative result for Cermaq in Q4 2008.

New data to support the use of Virkon(r) Aquatic in shrimp production
GLOBAL - Virkon(R) Aquatic is an innovative tool for biosecurity in food production. Efficacy against a wide range of veterinary pathogens, including Taura Syndrome...