July/Aug 2007

Volume 3, Number 4 July/August 2007 MICA(P) 099/10/2006

Responsible Aquaculture

Understanding the path towards Responsible Aquaculture
The real and perceived impacts of aquaculture on the environment are identifi ed. Stakeholders must reach consensus on key impacts and on the means to reduce them. By Aaron A. McNevin, Katherine Bostick, Flavio Corsin and Eric Bernard

Aquaculture in Vietnam

Vietnam's catfish and marine shrimp production
The spectacular growth in production, especially for catfi sh, is raising concerns on its social and environmental impact. By Víµ Hoí ng Nguyíªn

Shrimp Culture

KPIs in P. vannamei farming
In Thailand’s PhangNga province, Saksahakorn Khongsamat, Inteqc Feed showed how he achieves targets. By Zuridah Merican
Second generation of shrimp farmers in Indonesia
After more than 20 years, the industry is beginning to see the emergence of a new breed of entrepreneurs ready to carry on the legacy of shrimp farming. By Iffa Suraiya

Feed Technology

Ingredients and raw material processing
New information on ingredients and processing covering fi sh meal, krill, organic aqua feeds and new sources of protein and attractants of interest to the global industry at Aquafeed Horizons 2007.
New identity
New logo and style for INVE Aquaculture
Phytase in aqua feeds
Focus on different enzymatic sources and their properties. By Tobias Steiner and Pedro Encarnacao
Activated íŸ-glucans to the Rescueâ€¦
How íŸ-glucans play a role in fi sh and shrimp growth, health management and dependency on antibiotics. By Paul Perucchietti and Arjen Roem

Feed Processing

Modern feed technology to bring signifi cant savings
Companies explain their dryer, extrusion and grinding technology at Victam International 2007

Feed Marketing

Relationship, partnerships and innovation in aquaculture marketing
Through a close relationship with farmers and feed manufacturers, Ocialis will grow in Asia.

Show previews

Tilapia 2007 Kuala Lumpur
Shaping up as "The Global Tilapia Event" this 23-25 August.
Asian Pacifi c Aquaculture 2007
Exciting offerings for Asian aquaculture in Hanoi, 5-8 August 2007.

Conference Report

The Catfish Story
The fast pace of development, sustainability, food safety and product quality dominated Catfi sh 2007 Vietnam, held in June 2007 in Ho Chi Minh City.

News

Hurdles with exporting catfi sh to Russia
Exports to Russia increased 165% in January and February 2007. Since May, a major setback with quality issues.
Ground breaking for new marine shrimp hatchery business
The start of the integrated business model at Uni President Vietnam.
CP Prima takes over Dipasena
Positioning to be the largest shrimp producer in the world.

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