Husbandry

Aquaculture production has grown enormously in recent years and among that Penaeid shrimps are one of the most important cultured species worldwide especially in Asia due to their high economic value and export.

Aquaculture production can address contradictory challenges such as costs and environmental footprint by using phytogenic feed additives that improve digestibility, nutrient retention, feed efficiency and reduce emissions, write By Rui Gonalves, Technical Prod…

There has been significant interest in the development of integrated multi-trophicaquaculture (IMTA) in Europe but adoption of the concept has been limited. If we are to understand why there has been limited uptake of IMTA in Europe, perhaps it is necessary to…

World spiny lobster fisheries total 70,000 metric tons, with most coming from the countries of Australia, Brazil, the Bahamas, Cuba, Nicaragua and the US. The prominent species is Panulirus argus found throughout the Caribbean, which makes up half of the total…

Salmon farming companies have been switching their focus to the production of much larger smolt as a strategy for reducing netpen grow-out time and for reducing problems with sealice. Since recirculating aquaculture systems, with their warmer year round operat…

Nutrition along with environment and host physiology comprise the three main factors for strong gut performance. This second article in our gut health series reveals how nutrition can influence gut health, writes Otavio Serino Castro, Technical Sales Manager.