Research at the University of Iowa looks at methods to protect the Pacific white shrimp against white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). Double stranded RNA was synthesized in vitro withsequences corresponding to portions of the WSSV genomeand were injected into shri…
Indoor hatching of fathead minnow eggs may be an option for producers seeking evenaged fry to grow large volumes of relatively uniform minnows, although the economics of this alternative method remain to be determined, writes Nathan Stone, Extension Fisheries …
Todays "locavore" movement with its emphasis on eating more locally-produced food is a natural fit for fruits and vegetables in nearly every region, but few entrepreneurs have dared to apply the concept to fish farming, says aquaculture researcher Andy Danylch…