How to tackle major shrimp diseases22 Nov 2019Andy Shinn, director of Fish Vet Group Asia, and a world renowned expert on aquatic parasites, believes that the shrimp sector can do more to limit the impact of those disease challenges that form the…
AMR in aquaculture: a fish vet’s perspective18 Nov 2019To mark both European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) and the start of WHO’s World Antibiotic Awareness week, Dr Chris Matthews, operations director at Fish Vet Group, talks to The Fish Site about ant…
How to stay ahead in shrimp farming15 Nov 2019Nonglak “Anne” Thaisin, founder and CEO of Quality Farm, has been producing vannamei shrimp in Thailand for 27 years. Here she explains how adaptability and the development of new production systems, …
Dr Loc’s key steps to antibiotic-free shrimp production13 Sep 2019Producing shrimp without the use of antibiotics is a realistic goal for all shrimp producers, according to Loc Tran, founder of ShrimpVet.
Is thermal delousing welfare-friendly?7 Dec 2019Emerging research raises questions about the welfare of Atlantic salmon during thermal delousing treatments, after tissue injuries and aversive behaviours were observed in lab trials.
Mussels prove vulnerable to contagious cancers6 Dec 2019A new study has found that contagious cancers can rapidly, and widely, spread through shellfish species, including mussels.
Tackling white spot and IHHNV5 Dec 2019A new diagnostic test that could improve the revenue of shrimp farmers by $67,000 per hectare has been developed by CSIRO.
Countering the dangers of dodgy probiotics2 Dec 2019A tool to "minimise environmental and occupational health risks associated with the use of probiotics in shrimp farming", is being developed by experts at the University of Stirling who are working wi…
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Fish health from the front line22 Apr 2019Mowi farm technician Clara McGhee discusses the main fish health challenges facing Scottish salmon farmers, the range of methods used to resolve them and some of the gross misconceptions surrounding t…
Why climate change could mean more disease for marine aquaculture15 Apr 2019Extreme weather events and changing ocean conditions are creating unpredictable outcomes for aquaculture. One area where research is offering some insight into what to expect, though, is the increasin…
Streptococcus vaccine offers hope for tilapia sector21 Mar 2019Hopes for the development of an effective vaccine to protect tilapia from Streptococcus have been given a boost following the publication of the results of a new study.
Oral vaccine could save US catfish farmers millions20 Feb 2019New vaccination techniques developed by Mississippi State University (MSU) should help the state’s catfish industry save $40 million a year.
Grieg Seafood releases annual survivability results12 Apr 2019Grieg Seafood has released its 2018 Annual Report; discussing productivity results for its fish farms across the globe
Scots announce lowest sea lice levels for six years26 Mar 2019The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has announced that sea lice levels in the industry are at their lowest levels for six years, despite 47 percent drop in spending on medicinal sea lice…
World’s largest wellboat nears completion22 Feb 2019The hull of the 116 metre Ronja Storm – the aquaculture industry’s largest wellboat – has arrived at Havyard yard in Leirvik.
Essential oils outperform antibiotics21 Jan 2019Four plant-based essential oils have been shown to be effective alternatives to antibiotics for treating a range of commonly-occurring pathogens in farmed fish.
Fish health from the front line22 Apr 2019Mowi farm technician Clara McGhee discusses the main fish health challenges facing Scottish salmon farmers, the range of methods used to resolve them and some of the gross misconceptions surrounding t…
Grieg Seafood releases annual survivability results12 Apr 2019Grieg Seafood has released its 2018 Annual Report; discussing productivity results for its fish farms across the globe
How to improve cleaner fish efficacy23 Jan 2019Good 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.
World’s largest wellboat nears completion22 Feb 2019The hull of the 116 metre Ronja Storm – the aquaculture industry’s largest wellboat – has arrived at Havyard yard in Leirvik.
