The differences in rearing environments between animal and fish production are obvious, so it is not surprising that many microbial species cause health problems and production losses. However, research shows that solutions may be similar for both gr...

01 apr 2004

There's a perception in aquaculture hat the cheaper the feed, the lower production costs. While this may appear logical at first, it doesn't always turn out that way. There are other factors farmers should be aware of that influence the real cost of ...

01 apr 2004

Bangkok is not only a tourist destination with a lot of "fishy" amusement, but also an international meeting point for industries related to livestock and aquaculture.

01 dec 2003

Uganda's agricultural land is considered among the best in Africa. Agriculture accounts for a large percentage of the GDP and an even larger percentage of export earnings. Agricultural production and processing will remain the mainstay of Uganda's e...

01 apr 2003

Rock lobster is one of the prize catches of the sea. Fortunes have been made working the pots around headlands. The species has demonstrated that it can be held comfortably in captivity and can be fed at the same time.

01 apr 2003

Aquaculture requires the same high nutritional standards as does the production of other species - and in environmental terms even more so. New research demonstrates the benefits of phytase in achieving premium quality plant-based aquafeeds with mini...

01 oct 2002

Sustainability is the key to any investment in a new industry. At a recent national conference held in Melbourne, environmental sustainability was the focus of the gathering of scientists, bureaucrats and industry leaders.

01 oct 2002

At fish geneticist Ken Overturf's lab, research is indeed coming along swimmingly. Overturf, perhaps for the first time, has pinpointed families of captive rainbow trout that thrive on grain. This development could be a boon not only for fish farmer...

01 may 2002