Different methodologies have been used in modeling the epidemiology and economics of aquaculture diseases, including input-output models, benefit-cost analysis, linear programming, simple spreadsheetbased models, compartment models based on differential equations, and spatial models. Despite the advantages that these models provide, there is a need to develop a more integrated approach...
Disease control decisions at a sector level often reflect different types of goals and incentives between various stakeholders. While government may pursue policy objectives to eliminate disease at any cost, for example, the success of such initiatives relies on the capability and desire of industry to adopt such measures as...
Disease is a primary threat to the continued growth in salmon aquaculture due to its extensive effects on the sector. Aquaculture farms suffer the most direct and immediate economic losses through reduction in growth, low feed efficiency and market prices, increasing mortality rates, and expenditures on prevention and treatment measures....
In this presentation, the author explores the research question - "Under what conditions can farmer-owned co-ops seize control of breeding and contribute to genetic diversity?" He uses case studies of breeding strategies in Norwegian husbandry and aquaculture.
Over 90% of global aquaculture production comes fro
m the Asia Pacific region. International trade in live
aquatic animals and the intensification of aquaculture practices over the past several years have led
to
emergence and spread of several aquatic animal diseases in the region. At the same time, while the...