Experimental culture of Acartia plumosa: a copepod for use in marine fish hatcheries

Three different trials for the experimental culture of marine copepods (Acartia purmosa) are presented. The potential of the species as live foods in fish hatcheries are also discussed.

Improvement of traditional shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta

Improvements to traditional brackishwater shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam are discussed. A technical support program has been implemented based on a so-called improved extensive shrimp culture method, as previously developed and tested by the Artermia and Shrimp Research and Development Center (ASRDC). The program focuses on: 1) the use of hatchery-produced postlarvae (of Penaeus monodon and P. merguinensis) nursed for three to four weeks, and 2) the application of low-cost pond management practices including predator control, supplementary feeding and frequent water renewal. A credit program, managed as a revolving fund was made available. A dialogue among participating farmers was encouraged through the organization of group meetings before and after each production cycle.

Who's working on giant clam culture?

An examination is made of the literature on giant clam (Tridacna ) culture methods induced spawning, larvae, larval and post-larval rearing and socioeconomics. ASFA and the ICLARM library and professional staff collections were used for the search.

Who's working on Mugil culture

The findings are presented of a survey conducted regarding research on Mugil culture; emphasis was given to publications from the tropics and subtropics, particularly from developing regions. The literature search used ASFA, the ICLARM library and professional staff collections. It was found that during the period 1932-90 there were 203 articles published; of these, 41% were on the subject of reproduction, induced breeding and seed, 26% on culture systems, 12% on general discussions, 11% on diseases/parasites, and 10% on nutrition.

Expansion of improved-extensive shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta

This paper describes the expansion of improved-extensive shrimp (Penaeus monodon) farming in the Mekong Delta, southern Vietnam, emphasizing management decisions, technological constraints and economics.

Prospects for fish culture in char areas of Bangladesh

Fish production is considered in the barren chars or sandy land masses created through siltation along river banks and deltas in Bangladesh. The prospects for fish culture in ponds and cages or pen culture in rivers and canals are examined. The socioeconomic implications of fish culture as a livelihood source for communities living in char areas are also discussed.

Portable canvas tanks for culture of hybrid catfish (Clarias gariepinus x Clarias macrocephalus) by small-scale farmers in Malaysia

This paper describes the trials made with a simple portable canvas-tarpaulin tank system developed at the University Sains Malaysia for culture of hybrid catfish (Clarias gariepinus x Clarias macrocephalus) by Malaysia small scale farmers.

Status, Constraints, and Opportunities for Salmon Culture in the United States: A Review

This paper reviews and analyzes the major factors constraining the development of salmon culture in the United States. A brief review of economic factors in the seafood sector contributing to the industry's recent growth is offered, and the present status of the major producing regions is summarized. The major constraints, which include marketing problems, policy and regulatory constraints, production costs, disease, financiing, and environmental uncertainty, are discussed, followed by recommendations for improving the industry's development.

A Review of World Salmon Culture

World farmed salmon production reached 145,000 metric tons (t) in 1988 and an estimated 217,000 t in 1989. The latter figure is comparable to the U. S. annual salmon catch (about 250,000 t) and is approaching one-third the size of the world wild salmon catch (about 700,000 t). The rapid expansion of farmed salmon supplies in the late 1980's has led to sharp price decreases. Lower prices have forced some farmers out of business, but at the same time, a large number of farmers first began harvesting salmon on a commercial scale as the 1980's ended. Farmed salmon production could exceed 270,000 t in 1990.

Estudo in vitro do efeito antibacteriano de cimentos de ionômero de vidro incorporados com diacetato de clorexidina

O objetivo deste trabalho foi o de avaliar in vitro o efeito da ação antibacteriana de cimentos de ionômero de vidro (CIVs) convencionais incorporados com diacetato de clorexidina (DCHX) sobre o Streptococcus mutans. Foram testados os CIVs Maxxion R e Vitro Fil R com a incorporação dos percentuais de 0,5%, 1% e 2% de DCHX através de difusão em ágar e pela exaustão do DCHX por até 40 dias, a fim de observar a longevidade de sua ação inibitória. Foi também avaliado o efeito do fluoreto de sódio na ação antibacteriana do DCHX. Para determinar a diferença entre a média dos halos de inibição Os resultados foram analisados por análise de variância e pelo teste Student-Newman-Keuls (SNK). Todos os corpos de prova com DCHX apresentaram halo para os CIVs variando de 2,29mm a 6,82mm para o Maxxion R e de 1,73mm a 8,97mm para o Vitro Fil R. A capacidade de inibição foi proporcional à concentração de DCHX. Através do teste SNK apenas os grupos Vitro Fil R 0,5% e1% não variaram significativamente entre si. O 15o dia foi o de maior atividade antibacteriana para ambos os CIVs. Os grupos Maxxion R 1% e 2% foram os que menos apresentaram diferenças ao longo do tempo. Não houve crescimento de S mutans para os períodos de 7 e 15 dias de exaustão, sendo verificado o crescimento de colônias apenas na superfície do meio após o período de 96hs de incubação. Não foi observado efeito antagônico na capacidade antibacteriana do DCHX na presença de fluoreto de sódio. A incorporação de DCHX aos CIVs Maxxion R e Vitro Fil R, nas concentrações testadas e por um período de até 40 dias, apresentam resultados positivos no controle bacteriano de S mutans. Dentro das limitações deste estudo é lícito concluir que: efeito da inibição ao S mutans é dependente da concentração do DCHX; o fluoreto por si só não é capaz de inibir o crescimento de S mutans; a associação do DCHX com os CIVs não alterou a capacidade da ação antibacteriana da CHX; a ação antibacteriana da CHX incorporada aos CIVs se mantém eficaz por 15 dias, independente do CIV testado.