Salmon growth anomalies explained
A new study involving the University of Stirling has shed fresh light on the link between the life history of fish, their behaviour and their physical character
PRV doesn't pose risk to wild salmon Piscine orthoreovirus (PRV) has no impact on the respiratory systems of Atlantic salmon, and so is unlikely to affect the health of wild Pacific salmon passing
New vaccination technologies may lead to better survival, bigger catfish Key innovation is combination of effective catfish ESC vaccine with mechanism that applies vaccine to feed at point of delivery.
Hyperthermia can boost innate immune system in juvenile fish - Part 2 Then in 2007, a chance effect happened: The heating system went wrong in one larval tank and the water temperature increased to more than 35 degrees-C
How technology can enhance Canadian salmon sector's sustainability A new study that aims to improve the sustainability of Canada’s salmon farming sector by ensuring the best available technology is deployed has been launched
Hyperthermia can boost innate immune system in juvenile fish - Part 1 The toolbox of preventive measures is mainly based on the biosecurity concept, which is to avoid the introduction of pathogens into the culture systems
Tackling sea lice with Big Data A new platform to help salmon farmers track, compare, and improve treatment strategies against sea lice has been launched today by Manolin
Seeding the future of Ghana’s tilapia sector A three-year project which aims to increase the productivity of the Ghanaian tilapia sector by 20 percent for cage and 15 percent for pond farmers has recently
Garlic shown to aid tilapia growth and immunity Garlic (Allium sativum) has been shown to improve tilapia growth and immunity in a new study undertaken in Pakistan.
Fresh insights into salmon feeds Three recommendations for salmon diets have been given by Nofima researcher Jens-Erik Dessen following a number of extensive field trials.
Sensor can improve fish welfare during delousing Norwegian researchers have developed an electronic “sensor” fish to measure how mechanical delousing impacts salmon.
Can breeding science revolutionise shellfish production? Dennis Hedgecock, founder of Pacific Hybreed, hopes to bring cutting-edge breeding science to the US west-coast shellfish sector, to ensure the long-term succes
Salmon farmer replaces dietary fish oil with marine algae Norwegian salmon farmer begins commercial production of salmon fed on omega-3 marine algal oil.
In-pond raceway culture of red tilapia This article presents results from an in-pond raceway system (IPRS) pilot project culturing red tilapia on a commercial farm in Honduras
How to improve cleaner fish efficacy Good feed and the right environment during their hatchery phase are key for lumpfish to be effective as cleaner fish in salmon farms once transferred to sea.
Fish processing by-product may provide prebiotic, boost growth Adding a fish processing waste-derived by-product to farmed catfish diets may boost fish growth, performance and generate a prebiotic effect, say researchers.
Salt shown to improve arapaima farms Brazilian researchers have shown that the growth and survival of Arapaima gigas larvae can be improved by adding salt to hatchery water.
Fish disease guide - White Spot Disease White spot is a contagious parasitic disease of fish. Caused by Ichyophthirius multifilis, the parasite infects the fish after moving from the bottom of the pon
Fish disease guide - Amoebic gill disease (AGD) Amoebic gill disease (AGD) is a gill disorder found in marine fish, but primarily affecting salmon.
Farmed salmon health gets research boost Two consortia will help in understanding and preventing diseases that affect farmed salmon.