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Circular economy in aquaculture: An Italian survey to understand perceptions, challenges and options for transition
This study investigates the understanding and implementation of circular economy practices among aquaculture producers in Italy, focusing on their preferences, challenges, and perceived opportunities. This research offers insights to guide future...
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Unlocking potential benefits on applications of probiotics in inland aquaculture industry: a review
This review examines the role of probiotics in inland aquaculture, which accounts for 62.6% of farmed aquatic animals worldwide. As global aquaculture faces challenges such as environmental degradation, algal blooms, and the high cost of quality...
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A taste for growth: Rapeseed lecithin improves the feed intake of post-juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Feed formulations low in fish meal and fish oil can decrease feed intake and nutrient digestibility. Dietary application of lecithins could improve growth performance and nutrient digestibility; however, knowledge about specific lecithins and their...
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Artificial intelligence methods used in various aquaculture applications: A systematic literature review
This research article presents a systematic literature review on the current state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies used in aquaculture applications. As the demand for seafood continues to grow, the aquaculture industry faces...
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Assessing the potential for seaweed cultivation in EU seas through an integrated modelling approach
The potential of large-scale seaweed cultivation to contribute to achieving ambitious EU-wide objectives, such as food security, energy independence, carbon neutrality and ecosystems restoration, is widely recognised. However, there is a lack of...
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Paecilomyces variotii (PEKILO®) in novel feeds for Atlantic salmon: Effects on pellet quality, growth performance, gut health, and nutrient digestibility and utilisation
Filamentous fungi have potential as an alternative protein source for use in aquafeeds due to their high protein content and bioactive components. This article presents the results of an study conducted to explore how the protein-rich fungus called...
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Differential expression of immune-related biomarkers in primary cultures from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) exposed to processed Paecilomyces variotii with or without inactivated Moritella viscosa
Paecilomyces variotii (a filamentous fungus), is a promising novel protein source in fish feeds due to its high nutritional value. Also, P. variotii has Microbial-Associated Molecular Patterns (MAMPs) such as glucans and nucleic acids that could...
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Educational and training innovation opportunities in the aquaculture and fisheries sector of Hungarian secondary agricultural education
Among the challenges of the aquaculture sector, the present study tries to focus on the necessary modernisation and innovation of the Hungarian sector education by strategically outlining the possibility of a niche secondary-level fisheries PILOT...
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Geographic redistribution of farmed salmonids reduces salmon lice infestations and treatment frequency in a simulation study
Host density is a key driver in parasite population dynamics, and often the number of parasites increases rapidly with host density. In the context of Norwegian salmonid farming, this mechanism has led to a disparity between the desire to increase...
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Cutting-edge technologies for detecting and controlling fish diseases: Current status, outlook, and challenges
This article explores innovative approaches to managing fish diseases in aquaculture. It highlights the use of advanced tools such as IoT sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning for early detection and control of pathogens. These...