Biology and management of Murray cod reproduction within controlled environments

The emerging Murray cod aquaculture industry is currently restricted by a lack of consistent and year-round production of fingerlings. Biological information and reproductive technologies developed during this research have facilitated the development of indoor, environmentally-controlled breeding practices for this species, thereby enabling Murray cod juveniles to be produced on-demand.

Nutritional and organoleptic quality in intensively farmed Murray cod

This research aimed to determine the nutritional and organoleptic changes associated with different purging procedures in farmed Murray cod. Murray cod, a highly valuable species from a nutritional point of view, greatly benefits from a period of purging in clean water before being consumed.

Haematology of cultured Murray cod

Murray cod are Australia's largest freshwater fish: endangered in the wild, but supporting a boutique industry. This project studied the blood cells of Murray cod and those affected by the disfiguring chronic erosive dermatopathy. This has provided insight into the factors affecting Murray cod health.