Agriculture

Finfish Aquaculture workbooks Finfish Aquaculture workbooks- Specialists from Maryland Sea Grant produced a series of aquaculture pdf books. Cyprinus carpio: Common Carp Cyprinus carpio: Common Carp- Information from the FAO on this fish, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and their control, production statist… Dicentrarchus labrax: European Seabass Dicentrarchus labrax: European Seabass- Information from the FAO on this species, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and their control, produ… Lates calcarifer: Barramundi Lates calcarifer: Barramundi- Information from the FAO on this fish from Australia, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and their control, pro… Ictalurus punctatus: Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus: Channel Catfish- Information from the FAO on this freshwater species, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and their contr… Luciopercimprove Luciopercimprove- Research project at the University of Namur, Belgium, on improving pikeperch larval quality and production, by broodstock management and nutrition, husbandry and… Biological Weed Control in Alberta Using Triploid Grass Carp Biological Weed Control in Alberta Using Triploid Grass Carp- Describes the use of the herbivorous grass carp to control dense stands of submerged aquatic vegetation. Haddock Culture: Current Knowledge and Challenges Haddock Culture: Current Knowledge and Challenges- Provides information on this promising species for culture including broodstock, rearing the fry and growing on to maturation, w… Species Profile: Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens Species Profile: Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens- Provides information on this freshwater fish which has potential for tank and pond culture, its natural history, range, reproducti… Predator Damage Control in Cultured Fish Predator Damage Control in Cultured Fish- Article from the Alberta Government on damage prevention and control techniques. Constructing Dugouts for Fish Constructing Dugouts for Fish- Factsheet covering site selection, size, capacity, design, construction, lining and maintenance. Penaeus monodon: Giant Tiger Prawn Penaeus monodon: Giant Tiger Prawn- Information from the FAO on this species, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and their control, productio… Macrobrachium rosenbergii: Giant River Prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii: Giant River Prawn- Information from the FAO on this freshwater species, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and the… Penaeus vannamei: Whiteleg Shrimp Penaeus vannamei: Whiteleg Shrimp- Information from the FAO on the cultivation of this shrimp, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and control… Eriocheir sinensis: Chinese Crab Eriocheir sinensis: Chinese Crab- Information from the FAO on this species, mostly cultivated in China, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases an… Marindro's Blog Marindro's Blog- Provides a discussion forum and information on shrimp and prawn culture in Indonesia. Fish Pump for Harvesting Shrimp Fish Pump for Harvesting Shrimp- Information on using a mechanical pump for harvesting and transferring shrimp between tanks and ponds. Shrimp Farm Shrimp Farm- Information from Wikipedia on this form of aquaculture where marine shrimps or prawns are reared for human consumption in a controlled environment. Freshwater Prawn Farm Freshwater Prawn Farm- Information from Wikipedia on this aquaculture business, designed to produce prawns and shrimps for human consumption, including the species used and the te… Crustacean Fisheries and Shrimp Aquaculture Crustacean Fisheries and Shrimp Aquaculture- CEFAS is a scientific research and consultancy centre providing services to aquaculturalists on infection and disease control in crust… Housing Crocodilians In Captivity: Considerations for Central America and Caribbean Housing Crocodilians In Captivity: Considerations for Central America and Caribbean- Provides information on combining captive breeding with ranching and tourism. Eucheuma spp. Eucheuma spp.- Information from the FAO on the cultivation of this seaweed, used for the production of caragheen, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, d… Laminaria japonica: Japanese Kelp Laminaria japonica: Japanese Kelp- Information from the FAO on the cultivation of this seaweed, mostly grown in China, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production syste… Porphyra spp. Porphyra spp.- Information from the FAO on this red seaweed, mostly grown in China, its biology, habitat, the production cycle, production systems, diseases and thir control, mark… Simple Home Algae Cultures and Breeding Simple Home Algae Cultures and Breeding- Demonstrates how to culture and cultivate most algae strains at home, substituting some readily available items and homemade apparatus for… Productivity of Long Ogo (Gracilaria parvispora) in Floating Cages Productivity of Long Ogo (Gracilaria parvispora) in Floating Cages- Article describing research into the cultivation of this edible red seaweed in Hawaii and the factors influenci… Algaculture Algaculture- Information from Wikipedia on this form of aquaculture involving the production of microalgae, including growing, harvesting and processing the algae, and using it as… The Infography about Earthworms The Infography about Earthworms- Provides a number of online and print resources on earthworms. Manual de Lombricultura Manual de Lombricultura- Online teaching in vermiculture offered by an Argentinian institution. Vermico Vermico- Extensive, practical information about earthworms and recycling organic wastes. Worm Digest Magazine Worm Digest Magazine- Dedicated to vermiculture, and composting and recycling with worms. Iowa Manure Management Action Group - IMMAG Iowa Manure Management Action Group - IMMAG- IMMAG provides information on the coordinated effort to improve manure management in the state. Includes detailed information on local… Animal Waste Management, University of Tennessee Animal Waste Management, University of Tennessee- Information on extension and research programs and publications, and on certification programs. Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.- Offers farmers a patented waste management process that reduces odors associated with animal agriculture and transforms the waste into a ple… Raising Snails (from AFSIC) Raising Snails (from AFSIC)- Heliciculture guide covering various aspects of raising edible terrestrial snails, including common species, soil conditions, feeding, harvesting, imp… Eating Garden Snails Eating Garden Snails- Explains the preparation and cooking of garden snails for food and provides information on breeding and fattening them in the UK. Farming Edible Snails: Lessons from Italy Farming Edible Snails: Lessons from Italy- Commissioned by the Australian Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, this report by Sonya Begg includes detailed inform… Free-range Snail Farming in Australia Free-range Snail Farming in Australia- Report by Sonya Begg for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation covering this subject in detail. Escargots Funcia Escargots Funcia- Commercial organisation in Brazil specialising in snail production. Courses, books and videos on snail farming are offered along with additional snippets about s… Snail Farming In Australia Snail Farming In Australia- Summary of working with snails in Australian conditions. The information is written by Sonya Begg, an internationally active promoter of snail farming.… South West Snail Supply South West Snail Supply- Pictures of a snail growing operation (no longer in business) and the story of the trials and tribulations of a novice snail-rancher. Escargot Passion Escargot Passion- Experimental snail breeder. Information on snail farming (heliciculture) and cooking; genetic improvement to a breeding strain: the 'Blond des Flandres'; discuss… Dead Animal Disposal Laws in Missouri Dead Animal Disposal Laws in Missouri- Summary of contents of the Missouri Dead Animal Disposal Statute, which was passed by the 86th General Assembly and became law on August 28,… Production Medicine International Production Medicine International- Bruce M. OLCOTT, DVM is a consultant dedicated to helping agricultural producers in developing countries. Programs undertaken include swine, dai… International Textile Center: Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute International Textile Center: Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute- Research and development of natural fibers: wool, cotton, cashmere and mohair. Texas Tech University. American Society of Animal Science American Society of Animal Science- Information on membership, meetings and events, and publications plus animal science news. The Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University The Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University- Provides research, education and extension expertise related to animal production, beef cattle, sheep, meat sciences … NCSU: Animal Science - Extension Animal Husbandry NCSU: Animal Science - Extension Animal Husbandry- North Carolina State University information resources on animal nutrition and other aspects of animal husbandry for livestock an… Temple Grandin's Web Page Temple Grandin's Web Page- Livestock behaviour, design of facilities and humane slaughter. Kent Laboratories Kent Laboratories- Specicalizes in the production of polyclonal antibodies, radial immunodiffusion kits, and conjugated immunoglobulin fractions for manufacturers, universities an…