Sustainable aquaculture: Recent submissions
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Mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) aquaculture in Bangladesh: Status and future needs
(2021)Type: Internal ReportMola (Amblypharyngodon mola) is one small indigenous fish species (SIS) that has long been identified as an excellent candidate for aquaculture because of its excellent nutritional value. Several organizations in the country ... -
On-farm epidemiological surveillance of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) cultured at floating net cages in Pahang, Malaysia
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleIncidence of streptococcosis, parasitic infestation and Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) outbreaks in tilapia aquaculture were reported worldwide, affecting the production and poses a significant threat to sustainable aquaculture. ... -
Optimal contribution selection in highly fecund species with overlapping generations
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleOptimal contributions approaches to parental selection in closed breeding populations aim to maximize genetic gains, while restraining long-term inbreeding. The adoption of optimal contribution selection (OCS) in highly ... -
Screening of fish and shrimp-based pastes for the presence of parasites: An analysis of pastes from Myanmar
(2020)Type: ReportA literature search of the aquatic species used to make fish and pastes revealed only one parasite, the zoonotic nematode Gnathostoma spinigerum, had been previously recorded in Myanmar. This is a species that infects ... -
Production without Medicalisation: Workshop report on AMR, One Health and Aquaculture, Dhaka February 12-13th 2019
(2019)Type: ReportAntimicrobial resistance (AMR), or the ability of microbes to resist the effects of medicines and other chemicals that are used to control them, presents a formidable threat to health and sustainable development. Antimicrobial ... -
Distinguishing between Nile tilapia strains using a low-density single-nucleotide polymorphism panel
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleNile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is among the most important finfish in aquaculture, particularly in Asia. Numerous genetically improved strains of Nile tilapia have been developed and disseminated through formal and ... -
Genetic parameters for black spot disease (diplopstomiasis) caused by Uvulifer sp. infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.)
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleBlack spot disease (diplopstomiasis), an external melanized host inflammatory response caused by a number of digenetic trematode parasites, results in slow growth, deformities and increased mortality among many freshwater ... -
Population, temperature and feeding rate effects on individual feed efficiency in European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleUsing breeding programs to improve feed efficiency, the ratio between fish body weight gain (BWG) and feed intake (FI), could increase aquaculture sustainability through reduced feed costs and environmental impact. To this ... -
The Effects of feed restriction and isolated or group rearing on the measurement of individual feed intake and estimation of feed conversion ratio in juvenile Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) for selective breeding purposes
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleAccurately measuring the phenotype at the individual level is critical to the success of selective breeding programs. Feed efficiency is a key sustainability trait and is typically approached through feed conversion ratio ... -
Protective Effect of Leek Extract (Allium ampeloprasum L.) on Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Experimentally Challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleLeek (Allium ampeloprasum) is one of the most commonly used herbal foods all over the world. This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effect of leek extract on catfish experimentally challenged with Aeromonas ... -
Apparent digestibility coefficients of local palm kernel cakes, rice bran, maize bran and sago flour in the GIFT strain of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleAn experiment was conducted to estimate the apparent digestibility coefficients (ADC) of macronutrients and energy of local palm kernel cakes, rice bran, maize bran and sago flour available in tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus ... -
Innovation, practice, and adaptation to climate in the aquaculture sector
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleThe importance of innovation for effective responses to climate change is widely asserted, but exactly how and whom innovation helps adapt has received little systematic attention. In this synthetic review, a practice-oriented ... -
Step-by-step guide to conducting digital surveys for aquaculture performance assessment (Final published version)
(2020)Type: ManualThe WorldFish objective for sustainable aquaculture within the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH) focuses on enabling enterprises to progressively enhance production of aquatic foods in a more efficient ... -
Increased sustainability and research capacity for tilapia aquaculture in Zambia
(2021)Type: OtherThis is the success story resulting from the fish nutrition project that was conducted by Worldfish at the Natural Resources development Colleague in Lusaka. The project aimed at building a research facility to conduct and ... -
Feed the Future Bangladesh Aquaculture and Nutrition Activity: Environmental Due Diligence (EDD)
(2018)Type: ReportThe 22CFR216 made USAID legally responsible and accountable to ensure environmental compliance in all of its activities. The Feed the Future Bangladesh Aquaculture and Nutrition Activity received environmental clearance ... -
Reducing post-harvest losses in Nigeria's aquaculture sector contributes to sustainable development
(2020)Type: BlogWhile increasing fish production and productivity in the long term are practical strategies for increasing fish consumption that address malnutrition in Nigeria, reducing post-harvest losses of fish from farm-gate to ... -
Formulation des aliments complets pour l’aquaculture
(2020)Type: Training MaterialTraining given in French to 30 trainees from five French speaking African countries on "Formulating sustainable aquafeeds using local ingredients". -
Formulating balanced diets for aquaculture
(2020)Type: Training MaterialTraining given in English to 30 trainees from five English speaking African countries on "Formulating sustainable aquafeeds using local ingredients". -
Guidelines for managing aeration and water quality in fishponds in Bangladesh
(2020)Type: ManualThis work is a contribution to the project Aquaculture: Increasing Income, Diversifying Diets and Empowering Women in Bangladesh and Nigeria. The objective of this document is to provide basic information on managing water ... -
Effects of carbohydrate addition frequencies on biofloc culture of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleIn Pacific white shrimp culture, adding organic carbohydrate to the pond besides feed improves water quality and shrimp performance. While the feeding frequency has significant effects on shrimp production, how often ...
