Aquaculture

Merck Animal Health introduces new training modules in AQUA CARE365 programme

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Merck Animal Health announced early this month the availability of two new training modules in its AQUA CARE365™ fish welfare series addressing important operational and welfare aspects of harvest and PIT tagging.

Research finds sea lice treatments linked to increased bacterial infection risk for salmon

Friday, November 17, 2023

In a recent study conducted by the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, certain sea lice treatments have been associated with an elevated risk of bacterial infection in salmon, Fish Farmer reported.

Salmon farms in Iceland face welfare crisis amid sea lice outbreak

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Images of severely diseased and dying salmon at an Icelandic fish farm have surfaced, revealing what a veterinary expert describes as an "animal welfare disaster" of unprecedented magnitude, The Guardian reported.

Scotland's salmon farms decrease antibiotic usage by over 50% in one year

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

A recent report from the United Kingdom government has revealed that salmon farming companies in Scotland have significantly reduced their antibiotic usage by more than 50% within a year, Global Seafood Alliance reported.

Australian biotech firm awarded for shrimp pathogen detection product

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Australian biotech company Genics was awarded the Translation Hero category at the InnovationAus 2023 Awards for Excellence held in Sydney, Australia, early this month.

Cuba recognises Brazil's health control for dairy, meat and seafood products

Monday, November 6, 2023

Brazil announced that authorities in Cuba have recognised the equivalence of the former's health inspection systems, specifically, for Brazilian exports of dairy products, beef, pork, poultry and seafood.

ASEAN and CGIAR launch joint programme on accelerating innovation in agri-food systems

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program was officially launched during the 45th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 4.

Ireland-based researchers exploring rapid diagnosis of fish disease get funding

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Researchers in Ireland, who are focused on technology for the rapid diagnosis of fish disease on aquaculture sites, have been awarded Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) funding.

Tenth edition of Livestock Malaysia to happen on November 29 to December 1 in Kuala Lumpur

Monday, October 9, 2023

Livestock Malaysia 2023 will officially open its doors for its 10th edition this November in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is expected attract exhibitors and visitors worldwide to witness the latest advancements in the meat and feed industries.

Roslin: Cost-efficient analysis helps breed disease-resistant fish

Monday, October 9, 2023

A cost-effective method for breeding rainbow trout to be resistant to a common bacterial infection has been developed by scientists, the Roslin Institute said.