Research targets domestic production of marine fish
While the U.S. has the capacity to meet domestic demand for seafood by expanding aquaculture in federal waters and land-based recirculating systems
Zinc, omega-3 fatty acids influence salmon health Nutrients provide important interaction in barrier tissues of salmon intestines and gills, with implications for recirculating systems and aquaculture.
Probiotic gives growth, immune response in farmed carp Supplementing carp diets with B. subtilis may improve fish growth performance and support fish health and intestinal antioxidant capacity while reducing
Could catfish oust tilapia as Ghana’s favourite farmed fish species? How the Nigerian taste for catfish is spreading to Ghana – where some think it might even replace tilapia as the country’s favourite fish.
Algae meals may provide fishmeal, oil replacements for carnivorous fish Replacing some fishmeal and oil use with algae meal may boost the weight gain of carnivorous fish and alter fish fatty acid profiles while supporting fish
Green light for new Scottish salmon farm The capacity of Scotland’s salmon farming sector is set to increase by over 1,600 tonnes following the news that Scottish Sea Farms has been given the approval
How a Filipino scientist is making headlines by culturing marine herbivores Optimising the production of marine herbivores, such as rabbitfish, suggests the huge potential of sustainable aquaculture techniques to feed a growing
Chromium additive may boost fish growth, feed efficiency Supplementing farmed golden pompano diets with chromium polynicotinate may support fish survival while improving fish growth and feed efficiency, say researcher
Study: Sodium butyrate can boost farmed fish intake, production Supplementing farmed pirarucu diets with sodium butyrate improves feed intake, growth parameters, feed conversion and improve gut health, say researchers.
Tea tree oil may support fish facing mycotoxin challenge Fish facing mycotoxin challenge from plant-based feed ingredients may see improved antioxidant status and reactions when supported with tea tree oil
Artificial salmon gut developed to ease cost, time in feed trials SalmoSim developed an artificial salmon gut as a way to reduce feeding trial costs and examine prebiotic and probiotic efficacy for the salmon industry.
Where are the wild things going? Mowi farm technician Clara McGhee notes how incremental environmental changes - as can be observed on a seasonal basis from a salmon farm
Ready to open the world's "most advanced" salmon facility The world's most advanced land-based facility for the production of salmon eggs will be officially opened by Benchmark next week.
Preventing high ammonia-induced toxicity in cultured fish The aquaculture industry is becoming increasingly more intensive. With higher stocking densities and thus feed inputs, water quality can fluctuate widely
DHA feed supplement may boost cold-water tilapia production A student researcher is exploring the use of a DHA-inclusive feed additive to improve tilapia production in cold water.
Veramaris in lead at halfway point of fish feed competition, prize money increases Prize money has doubled in the F3 Fish Oil Challenge, an incentive designed to help accelerate commercial-scale ingredients for aquaculture feed that meet
Catfish farmers seek to break 'mongers' monopoly How fish farmers can increase their profits at the expense of all-powerful fishmongers was the subject of a workshop held in Nigeria last week.
Size matters for salmon New research reveals that farmed male salmon are less attractive to females than their wild cousins, due to the fact that the farmed versions have smaller kypes
Resolution in dispute between Scottish Salmon Company and feed manufacturer The Scottish Salmon Company said the litigation it commenced seven years ago against Trouw (UK) Limited, trading as Skretting
Biofloc diets boost catfish growth and performance The inclusion of biofloc meal in feed has been shown to improve the growth and health status of juvenile African catfish.