How Aflatoxins threaten pangasius catfish production

The importance of aquaculture in Asia goes beyond its relatively high contribution to the worldwide aquaculture output.

31/05/2021
Pangasius farming - Water quality and biosecurity Pangasius farming - Water quality and biosecurity

Maintaining good water quality and strict biosecurity measures can help pangasius farms remain productive and profitable.

31/05/2021
Pangasius farming - Feed and nutrition Pangasius farming - Feed and nutrition

Though pangasius can thrive in a variety of culture conditions, its nutrition is critical to successful farming.

31/05/2021
Pangasius farming - Health and disease Pangasius farming - Health and disease

Maintaining fish health and preventing disease are critical when farming pangasius.

28/05/2021
How farmers can make more money in catfish farming - Part 2 How farmers can make more money in catfish farming - Part 2

The level of success we get in catfish farming is usually tied to the level of management practices we decide to put in place in conjuction with the level

28/05/2021
Pangasius farming - An overview Pangasius farming - An overview

In Part One of this four-part series, The Fish Site explores the ins and outs of pangasius farming.

28/05/2021
How farmers can make more money in catfish farming - Part 1 How farmers can make more money in catfish farming - Part 1

The level of success we get in catfish farming is usually tied to the level of management practices we decide to put in place in conjuction with the level

28/05/2021
Effects of Bamboo Charcoal Added Feed on Reduction of Ammonia and Growth of Pangasius Effects of Bamboo Charcoal Added Feed on Reduction of Ammonia and Growth of Pangasius

Effects of Bamboo Charcoal Added Feed on Reduction of Ammonia and Growth of Pangasius

28/05/2021
Are organic farmed salmon more susceptible to sea lice? Are organic farmed salmon more susceptible to sea lice?

Lower stocking densities in salmon farms can lead to greater levels of sea lice infestation per fish, according to a new study.

03/05/2021
How to Farm North African Catfish - Part 4 How to Farm North African Catfish - Part 4

The market for African catfish in sub-Saharan Africa is developing. Demand for fish is continuously increasing, and most major producing countries

29/04/2021
How to Farm North African Catfish - Part 3 How to Farm North African Catfish - Part 3

African catfish can be produced most economically in tropical and subtropical countries, which have favourable temperatures for growth as stated earlier

29/04/2021
How to Farm North African Catfish - Part 2 How to Farm North African Catfish - Part 2

North African catfish are reared in ponds and in concrete, fibreglass and plastic tanks, with various levels of intensification.

29/04/2021
How to Farm North African Catfish - Part 1 How to Farm North African Catfish - Part 1

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming North African catfish.

29/04/2021
Reducing Catfish Feed Cost - Part 2 Reducing Catfish Feed Cost - Part 2

Diets based on soybean meal (SBM) have typically been considered the standard in the channel catfish industry, and such diets are considered to be of “high”

28/04/2021
Reducing Catfish Feed Cost - Part 1 Reducing Catfish Feed Cost - Part 1

The Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) and Delta Western Research Centre (DWRC) have collaborated on catfish nutrition research

28/04/2021
The oral vaccine that aims to tackle Streptococcus in tilapia The oral vaccine that aims to tackle Streptococcus in tilapia

An oral vaccine that protects tilapia from Streptococcus infection is due to be trialled on farms before the end of the year.

27/04/2021
Salmon farmers mothball antiquated seal deterrent systems Salmon farmers mothball antiquated seal deterrent systems

Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) that are considered to cause disturbance to European protected species, such as seals, will no longer be used by salmon farmer

22/04/2021
Fish vaccination - a vital tool to ensure sustainable aquaculture Fish vaccination - a vital tool to ensure sustainable aquaculture

The provision of safe and effective vaccination programmes is one of the key tools to ensure the sustainable development of the aquaculture sector

22/04/2021
The future of tilapia aquaculture: an insider's perspective The future of tilapia aquaculture: an insider's perspective

Adam Taylor, founder of the largest tilapia producer in Africa, sees huge scope for improvements in the sector - in particular driven by advances in nutrition

17/03/2021
What’s the optimum feeding strategy for tilapia? What’s the optimum feeding strategy for tilapia?

Tilapia fed three times a day show improved growth rates and welfare indicators, according to a new study.

16/03/2021
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