Genics testing and the future of pathogen surveillance 29 Jun 2022 Dr Melony Sellars, CEO and managing director of Genics Pty Ltd, recently developed four new real-time PCR assays that can help detect the presence of decapod iridescent virus (DIV1) in shrimp.
Algal startup looks to raise $12 million to combat whitespot 24 Jun 2022 TransAlgae is currently looking to raise $12 million to complete development of an algae-based oral treatment against whitespot syndrome virus (WSSV) in shrimp.
The ins and outs of shrimp immunostimulants 17 Jun 2022 Researchers are beginning to highlight the potential of immunostimulants as a sustainable disease prevention strategy for shrimp aquaculture. Here’s a run-down of how these molecules work, their origins and how they can …
Vaccinating tilapia broodstock could give offspring protection against TiLV 24 Mar 2022 A team of researchers have found that vaccinating tilapia broodstock may confer partial protection from tilapia lake virus (TiLV) to their eggs and larvae.
VIVALDI project publishes is manual for shellfish disease management and biosecurity 11 Feb 2022 The EU-funded VIVALDI project has released its full technical manual on bivalve biosecurity and disease management, along with recommendations to prevent, mitigate and control diseases in shellfish.
Raid highlights danger of illegal live fish imports 10 Feb 2022 Over 4,000 live carp from Hungarian fish farms were seized in a raid in Dover last month by the UK's Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI).
Aquaculture researchers raise concerns over probiotic safety 5 Jan 2022 Researchers in China caution that some commercial probiotics for the aquaculture industry may be mislabelled, and also contain cytotoxins and antibiotic resistance genes that can be passed to other organisms.
Plants and algae prove their worth in boosting fish immunity 31 Dec 2021 Farmers in West Africa are increasingly looking to the use of plants and algae to help improve the health of their fish.
Why are global tilapia vaccination rates so low? 6 Dec 2021 Despite being susceptible to multiple viral and bacterial diseases, less than 5 percent of farmed tilapia are vaccinated. How can stakeholders work together to improve the industry’s vaccine uptake?
CRISPR used to find IPN-resistance gene in farmed salmon 24 Sep 2021 A gene affecting resistance to a viral disease in Atlantic salmon has been identified using CRISPR gene-editing technology.
Can genomics tackle white spot disease? 15 Sep 2021 New research into the genome of the kuruma shrimp (Marsupenaeus japonicus) could pave the way for breeding programmes that make it less susceptible to diseases such as white spot.
Why labs are crucial for Indonesia’s shrimp farmers 19 Jul 2021 Though diagnostic laboratories provide essential support for Indonesia's shrimp farmers, only 10 percent of producers use them regularly, making sustainable growth goals harder to achieve.
Researchers make tilapia lake virus breakthrough 15 Jul 2021 The possibility of breeding tilapia that are resistant to tilapia lake virus (TiLV) is one step closer, thanks to a genomic research breakthrough.
Breeding programme aims to save Australian oysters 2 Jul 2021 A fresh batch of disease-resistant Pacific oysters, selectively bred and reared in Tasmania, could be the saviour of South Australia’s oyster aquaculture sector.
Tackling red mark syndrome in trout farming 21 Jun 2021 An Italian researcher has landed a bursary to complete his PhD study into red mark syndrome (RMS) in trout.
Meet the farmer: Enoch Tetteh 15 Jun 2021 The 32-year-old is the head of Dunamis Golden Farms, located at the Akuse end of the Volta Lake, in eastern Ghana, as well as a distributor of fish feed, and a provider of technical services to young fish farms.
ViAqua gets $4.3 million investment from S2G Ventures and Thai Union for shrimp health platform 10 Jun 2021 S2G Ventures, Thai Union and Agriline have invested $4.3 million in ViAqua Therapeutics to help develop its RNA-based shrimp health platform and bring other health and nutrition projects closer to commercialisation.
Study suggests farmed salmon spread PRV to wild fish 27 May 2021 Piscine orthoreovirus (PRV) – which is associated with kidney and liver damage in Chinook salmon – is transmitted between Atlantic salmon farms and wild juvenile Chinook salmon in British Columbia waters.
Breeding oysters that are resistant to herpesvirus 22 Apr 2021 Breeding oysters that are resistant to one of the costliest diseases affecting the oyster farming sector is one step closer, thanks to the work of scientists from Nofima.
New aquatic pathogen detected 18 Dec 2020 A novel virus, which is associated with high mortality shortly after hatching, has been discovered in farmed juvenile ballan wrasse.