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Antibiotic Use in Finfish Fact Sheet Available on the Web
Date
May 7, 2020
In the United States, antibiotics may be used in fish culture for control of bacterial infections, if necessary, and under the direction of a U.S. licensed veterinarian. A fact sheet devoted to this complex topic is posted here: Antibiotic Use in Finfish Aquaculture...
BioMar delivers first products from new JV factory in China
Date
May 7, 2020
In China, the BioMar-Tongwei JV has now begun commercial production of aquafeeds in their new factory based in Wuxi. The new facility has already proven to deliver high and consistent quality making it possible to transfer production of high-end aquafeeds...
NAA announces an upcoming free webinar on Aquaculture Basic Genetics
Date
May 7, 2020
The US Aquaculture Society, Alabama Extension and National Aquaculture Association welcome you to join a free webinar, Basic Aquaculture Genetics, presented by Dr. Greg Lutz of Louisiana State University. Information source: NAA press release As the aquaculture industry expands throughout...
Friend of the Sea turns Coronavirus into an opportunity and launches innovative Sustainable Augmented Reality Audits
Date
May 3, 2020
Onsite audits are unsustainable, dangerous for auditors and unreliable. Only sustainable, video recorded and blockchained audits will be deemed acceptable and reliable. Information source: Friend of the Sea press release Friend of the Sea’s headquarters is in central Milan, Lombardy. Since...
Deep Science Ventures and the University of Edinburgh Partner to Deliver Scotland’s Agricultural Venture Builder
Date
May 3, 2020
Deep Science Ventures (DSV) and the University of Edinburgh today launch the Food & Agriculture Science Transformer (FAST), an ambitious programme creating the first venture studio in Scotland. Information source: press release / Deep Science Ventures The FAST programme brings...
Scottish aquaculture sector to gain from research programme led by University of the West of Scotland
Date
May 3, 2020
Plans are being hatched to set up a spin-out company in Scotland to develop a tool to improve fish health and boost the aquaculture sector. Written by: Perry Gourley / The Scotsman A research programme being led by the University...
Coverage of £10m fund announcement for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors
Date
May 3, 2020
Recently, the UK Government announced a new £10 million financial support scheme for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors. Written by: Defra Press Office The support scheme takes action to meet the immediate needs of the industry by helping about 1,000 English...
The coronavirus pandemic’s influence on aquaculture priorities, GAA article
Date
May 3, 2020
Amid the massive disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, innovations and new technologies could take a step forward. Writte by: James Wright / Global Aquaculture Alliance blog It didn’t make the nightly news, but Great Falls Aquaculture in western Massachusetts, USA,...
Green Plains now producing high protein products at Shenandoah facility
Date
April 30, 2020
The Shenandoah location of Green Plains Inc. has shipped its first loads of a new high protein product to be used in pet foods. Written by: Ryan Matheny / KMA Land.com Company officials announced last week that it has started up...