Health & Welfare
Tracing origins, diversity loss in captive shrimp
Genetic diversity loss occurs in any stock of shrimp allowed to inbreed at random. Intentional inbreeding for performance traits accelerates rate of loss.
Aquafeeds
A look at India’s fish feed industry
India's fish-farming industry makes limited use of modern feeds, providing potential for the feed sector to grow. Commercial feeds are predominantly used for pangasius farming, followed by a rising popularity in carp culture.
Health & Welfare
Diversity loss in captive-breeding programs for shrimp
It is important for any breeding program that founding populations be large enough to incorporate the diversity of the wild animals.