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Welcome to this week's newsletter
We have 2 new features this week and as the article links in the last 2 newsletters did not work (apologies for this) we have repeated the previous articles with working links :
Columnaria In Tilapia
By Intervet - Columnaris caused by Flavobacterium columnare (previously called Flexibacter Columnaris, Cytophaga columnare or Myxobacterium columnare) is one of the most common diseases in tilapia culture.
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia of Fishes
By Philip E. McAllister - Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), a systemic infection of various salmonid and a few nonsalmonid fishes, is caused by a rhabdovirus designated as the viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (Office International des Epizooties 1963).
Catfish Genome's Key to Higher Quality, Profits
International Principles for Responsible Shrimp Farming
Stakes rising as Biofuels consume global commodity stocks faster than production is rising
Advances in Immunology - The Best Shot at Disease Prevention
 Sri Lanka
Towards a blue revolution
Aquaculture has rapidly developed in freshwater environments, mainly in Asia, over the last two and half decades. Today, China is the leading producer in freshwater aquaculture in Asia and in the world. It alone provides 78 percent of the total Asian freshwater aquaculture production and 74 percent of the world total.
 Chile
Where Salmon Is King
Near the southern tip of Chile, the Andes Mountains tumble spectacularly into the sea. These are some of the purest waters on the planet. Yet wherever you look in this distant region, you can't help noticing clusters of nets, buoys and platforms dotting the stunning coastline.
 Thailand
Thai shrimp farmers protest new Australian import rules
A group of 50 shrimp farmers from southern Thailand submitted a letter to a representative of the Australian embassy in Bangkok on Tuesday protesting Canberra's new import rules.
Thailand complaint on Australia's shrimp barrier goes to WTO
Thailand is set to raise the shrimp import barrier imposed by Australia for discussion in a meeting of the committee responsible for hygiene affairs of the World Trade Organization (WTO) later this month.
 United Kingdom
Row breaks out over salmon escapes
The war of words is continuing over the number of salmon which have escaped from Scottish fish farms and their impact on the environment.
Fish farm body under fire in row over escape numbers
Wild fish groups have attacked the chief executive of the salmon farming trade body over "selective and disingenuous" use of figures relating to fish farm escapes.
Farmers deny cod isn't Organic
UK - Accusations in the national press that organically farmed cod are being held in "horrifying conditions" were yesterday dismissed as "ill informed" by the company behind the venture.
Organic cod methods not 'horrific', says RSPCA
UK - Claims that conditions in organic cod farms are "horrific" were dismissed as groundless yesterday by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Scientists call for fuel subsidies ban to protect fish
UK - Scientists have called for a worldwide ban on fuel subsidies paid to deep-sea fishing boats that are putting vulnerable species at risk and damaging corals.
Iran fish consumption less than world average
The nation's per capita fish consumption is less than half as much as the world's average, Iran's Fisheries Organization (IFO) director S Nezami said, MNA reported.
Awards Highlight Aquaculture's Leading Players
UK - Innovative individuals and companies operating within the aquaculture industry are to be recognised at a prestigious industry awards ceremony underlining the dramatic growth of the sector.
 Norway
Cermaq says merger talks ended with Aqua Chile
Norwegian fish farming group Cermaq said on Monday merger talks had ended with the owners of Chilean company Empresas Aqua Chile.
Freshwater fish on the go
Increasingly more people want to start farming of freshwater fish such as charr and perch. Marketing and production are amongst the topics at a special conference on freshwater aquaculture.
 India
Aquaculture: netting profits despite scarce resources
Water management holds the key to the future. Successful farming depends to a large extent on minimal water wastage, while at the same time increasing crop yield.
India's shrimp exporters to challenge US anti-dumping duty
The majority of the 75 shrimp exporters are likely to voluntarily seek administrative review of the anti-dumping duty on shrimp imposed by the US which has already initiated proceedings for the second annual review.
Adopt low-cost farming techniques, farmer urged
TAMBARAM - At a recent meeting, farmers of Kancheepuram district were urged to explore alternative avenues of low-cost, high-profit methods of farming and fish culture.
 Pakistan
Rs2bn aquaculture, shrimp farming project planned in Pakistan
In a bid to achieve the goal of food security and poverty alleviation in the country, the government has planned to initiate a mega project of aquaculture and shrimp farming worth Rs2.074 billion across the country.
 United States
Catfish growers pushing the genuine article
MISSISSIPPI - Grow a cheaper catfish and the world will beat a path to your door.
Group warns of approaching fish disease
MINNESOTA - A deadly fish virus, responsible for wide spread fill kills in Lake Erie last summer, has now been identified in Lake Huron.
Whirling disease found in Maryland trout
MARYLAND - The dreaded whirling disease that in the past decade severely damaged wild trout populations in the western United States has appeared among approximately 80,000 Maryland hatchery trout that were kept in two "grow-out" facilities in Garrett County.
Cornell University scientists develop quick test to detect deadly fish virus
ITHACA - A new test will help scientists quickly detect a fast-spreading aquatic virus that threatens the Great Lakes fishing industry, according to its developers at Cornell University.
Sustainable aquaculture the key to seafood demand
SAN FRANCISCO - A scientific panel has revealed that rising global demand for healthy seafood has exceeded wild capture fisheries' ability to provide all fish meals demanded by consumers.
Expert: Farming Fish No Longer Relies Only on Fish Meal Feeds
SAN FRANCISCO - The world's farmed fish industry no longer relies entirely on fish meal to feed its most valuable products such as salmon and trout, a University of Idaho aquaculture expert says.
Selecting Non-Competitive Animals Can Improve Production
A new statistical method of determining genetic traits that influence social interactions among animals may provide for more productive livestock.
Preparations for egg hatch at crab research centre
ALASKA - It's not even tourist season. Yet sometime in the next couple of months, the population of this small coastal town will surge into the hundreds of thousands. But few people will notice. There's plenty of room for all.
Hatchery follows white sea bass breeding success with California sheephead
CARLSBAD - They are said to be delicious, though they're quite hideous, with milky, unblinking red eyes, gaping mouths and a ridge of canine-like teeth that jut outward.
Isle institute succeeds in shrimp breeding
Researchers at the Oceanic Institute at Makapuu are reporting dramatic success in breeding shrimp to increase their size and resistance to disease.
Federal law for fish farming urged to move industry forward
In passing the Magnuson-Stevens Act in December, Congress promised an end to overfishing in the U.S. 200-mile zone by 2010. That is a good thing, but not enough to provide Americans with the seafood they will want to consume in the 21st century.
 New Zealand
Steering a new course for aquaculture
Mike Burrell has built a career out of helping countries and communities.
 Australia
Sewage spills not expected to have long-term impact on oyster farming
A Eurobodalla oyster farmer says sewage spills caused by heavy rain at the weekend will have no long-term effect on production.
Prepare to pay $100 for a plate of prawns
It was a very disturbing conversation...
 Viet Nam
Catfish farmers try to boost production
Farmers in the Mekong Delta are scrambling to increase catfish output as a massive supply shortage despite skyrocketing prices sees processors working at half capacity.
 Malaysia
Foray Into Aquaculture Proves Critics Wrong
Boasting a monthly revenue of about RM80,000, freshwater fish supplier Raja Zakaria Raja Abdullah is now among the top earners within the industry in Kelantan.
 Russian Federation
Aquaculture Added to Russian Development Programme
Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev, has announced that aquaculture will be added to Russia’s national agricultural development project, according to the Interfax news agency.
 Nigeria
'How fisheries contribute to food security in Nigeria'
Deaconess Foluke Omotayo, the national president of Fisheries Society of Nigeria, FISON, in this interview, explains how fisheries contribute to food security in Nigeria. Excerpts:
 Tanzania, United Republic of
Opinion: Something's fishy about the Rufiji prawn project
It was recently reported that the Tanzania government has approved commercial prawn farming projects in the country.
 Namibia
Namibia: Smuggling Abalone Could Harm Infant Industry
Smuggling of abalone (commonly known as perlemoen) into Namibia has the potential of harming the infant industry.
That's all for this week!
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