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NEWS HEADLINES - What price cheaper feeds? - Selection program gives faster growth of indigenous tilapia in Malawi - Less deformities in smolts - Massive Investor Relations Campaign: Over 1,000 Broker Dealers Targeted by CFSG for HQSM - Alltech Launches European Aquaculture Research Centre IN THE NEWS - Viet Nam manufactures new light-weight concrete for floating houses - Half of coral reefs could be destroyed - Scientists draft blueprint to protect world oceans SUPPLIERS’ NEWS - New Insta-Pro "two-in-one" extruder - Alfalfa extract for color and growth RESEARCH - Basic Energy Balance Studies for Catfish Fed Soybean Meal FORUM - Latest posts	REPORTS & PUBLICATIONS - Abstracts from the Israeli Journal of Aquaculture - Aquaculture Asia Magazine Vol IX No. 2, April-June 2005 - Marine Finfish Aquaculture Network eMagazine No. 4 - Marine Finfish Aquaculture Network eMagazine No. 5 - The introduction of Penaeus vannamei and P. stylirostris RESOURCES - Avian flu updates INGREDIENTS & COMMODITIES - Marine and Animal Proteins - AMS USDA Feedstuff Summary Reports - Soy Complex Lower On Bearish Fundamentals MEETINGS - AQUA 2006 Abstracts deadline close JOB CENTER - Most recent postings on the job board - Postings on Aquanic for second half October
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NEWS HEADLINES
What price cheaper feeds? 10/26/2005 Feed constitutes the major cost in (semi) intensive farming and is therefore a traditional target of cost cutting strategies. However, cheaper feeds, obtained by eliminating the most expensive ingredients in the formulation, do not always result in improved cost-efficiency. More Selection program gives faster growth of indigenous tilapia in Malawi 10/25/2005 Three generations of selective breeding have made indigenous tilapia in Malawi grow 15 to 20 per cent better than before. This fish is available to farmers and can become a substantial contributor to fish farmers' economy and food security. More Less deformities in smolts 10/25/2005 As part of the search for conditions that lead to normal development in salmon, the Norwegian research institute AKVAFORSK will follow 3000 salmon from start feeding to slaughter. The goal is to produce zero-year olds with straight spines and healthy hearts. More Massive Investor Relations Campaign: Over 1,000 Broker Dealers Targeted by CFSG for HQSM 10/24/2005 HQ Sustainable Maritime Industries Inc. has retained Consulting For Strategic Growth I, Ltd. (CFSG), an investor relations firm specializing in domestic and international companies new to American financial markets, to launch a massive investor relations campaign on behalf of the Company. More Alltech Launches European Aquaculture Research Centre 10/20/2005 Alltech has opened its European Aquaculture Research Centre in Rodnevo, Bulgaria; announces plans to open International Aquaculture Center in U.S. next year More
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IN THE NEWS
Viet Nam manufactures new light-weight concrete for floating houses A new light-weight and floating concrete composition has just been manufactured successfully from materials available in the country and it can easily be produced on a large scale. More Half of coral reefs could be destroyed Thailand - Nearly half of the world's coral reefs may be lost in the next 40 years unless urgent measures are taken to protect them against the threat of climate change, according to a new report released Tuesday by the World Conservation Union. More Scientists draft blueprint to protect world oceans International scientists are mapping out a plan for a network of marine parks to save the world‘s oceans from fish stock depletion and growing pollution. More A selection of stories that appeared this week on our Growfish Aquaculture News Service – updated daily on www.aquafeed.com
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SUPPLIERS' NEWS
New Insta-Pro "two-in-one" extruder Insta-Pro launches new double barrel extruder More Alfalfa extract for color and growth PX Aqua is a potent 100% natural source of unique alfalfa phytochemical complex containing xanthophylls and carotenoids. More
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RESEARCH
Basic Energy Balance Studies for Catfish Fed Soybean Meal A study was reported by Chinese scientists that calculated the affect of feeding soybean meal on the energy balance of catfish. Catfish were fed diets where fish meal protein was replaced (0, 13, 26, 39, 52 and 65%) with soybean meal with and without methionine supplementation. The researchers showed that feeding increasing amounts of soybean resulted in increased feed energy lost in feces, excretion and metabolism that decreased the amount of energy available for growth. Supplementing with methionine to produce a better amino acid profile resulted in improved utilization of soy protein at high feeding levels and less energy used for metabolism, or lost in excretion, and more energy available for growth. (Comment: It would be interesting to know the quality characteristics of the soybean meal used in these studies and whether similar results could be obtained using practical pond environments). Ai, Q. and X. Xie. 2005. Effects of dietary soybean protein levels on energy budgets of the southern catfish, Silurus meridionalis. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A. Mol. Integr. Physiol. 141(4): 461-469. [Source: October Soybean Meal INFOsource e-newsletter]
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REPORTS & PUBLICATIONS
Abstracts from the Israeli Journal of Aquaculture The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture is the official publication of the Society of Israeli Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology (SIAMB). The journal makes abstracts available online. Volumes 57 1 and 2 2005 cover a number of feed and nutrition topics, including: Effect of bacterial load in feeds on intestinal microflora of seabream (Sparus aurata) larvae and juveniles Effects of pre-weaning feeding frequency on growth, survival, and deformation of Senegalese sole, Solea senegalensis   Effect of stimulants on feeding response, feeding behavior, and growth of fry of sea bass, Lates calcarifer   Use of glucan from Saccharomyces cerevisiae as an immunostimulant in carp: impact on hematology, phagocyte function, and infection with Aeromonas hydrophilla Potential of poultry by-product meal as a substitute for fishmeal in diets for Black Sea turbot Scopthalmus maeoticus: growth and nutrient utilization in winter Effects of androstenedione, a phytoandrogen, on growth and body composition in the African catfish Clarias gariepinus Screening of desert plants for use against bacterial pathogens in fish Effects of dietary fish oil, soy-acid oil, and yellow grease on growth and hepatic lipidosis of hybrid tilapia fry Management induced changes in food selection, growth and survival of koi carp, Cyprinus carpio var. koi L., In tropical ponds Download  from the Journal's website More Reports in our Market Reports Section New Publications from NACA Aquaculture Asia Magazine Vol IX No. 2, April-June 2005 Rural aquaculture in Myanmar Bundh breeding of carps: A simple innovative technique from West Bengal, India African catfish: A potential candidate species for urban/periurban aquaculture in India Responsible introduction of alien fish and biodiversity in southern Nepal Collection and utilization of important data in shrimp farming Use of epidemiological methods to limit the impact of white spot disease in Penaeus monodon farms of Vietnam and India Aquaclubs: The way forward for shrimp health and quality management at village level Indigenous fishing techniques practices by the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh Mass seed production of sand sea bass Psammoperca welgenensis at the Regional Center for Marculture Development in Batam, Indonesia. Persian Gulf fish culture in Iran - pointers for success Marine finfish health issues of relevance to Australia and the region Diseases of cage-cultured marine finfish in Korea Download from NACA website Marine Finfish Aquaculture Network eMagazine No. 4 Mass seed production of sand sea bass Psammoperca welgenensis at the Regional Center for Marciculture Development in Batam, Indonesia. Persian Gulf culture in Iran - pointers for success Marine finfish health issues of relevance to Australia and the region Diseases of cage-cultured marine fish in Korea Download from NACA website Marine Finfish Aquaculture Network eMagazine No. 5 Advances in the seed production of Cobia Rachycentron canadum in Vietnam Australian success with barramundi cod Brief overview of recent grouper breeding developments in Thailand Application of probiotics in rotifer production systems for marine fish hatcheries Download from NACA website The introduction of Penaeus vannamei and P. stylirostris A review of the issues surrounding the translocation and introduction of these species into non-native areas. Topics include the relative advantages and disadvantages of growing these species, introduction of disease, and analysis of regulatory issues in terms of translocation including recommendations for the control of movement and culture of exotic shrimp. This paper was presented at the international workshop "International Mechanisms for the Control and Responsible Use of Alien Species in Aquatic Ecosystems”, 26-29 August 2003, Jinghong, Xishuangbanna, People's Republic of China. Download from NACA website
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RESOURCES
Avian flu updates Avian influenze is having a serious impact on agriculture. In terms of aquafeed it protein markets and feed ingredient prices. You can stay up-to-date with developments through the FAO Animal Production and Health Division website
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INGREDIENTS & COMMODITIES
Marine and Animal Proteins Finally the current ban on fishing anchovies in Peruvian territorial waters will be lifted on October 31 at 00:00 hours (this Sunday at midnight). So the dance begins in the following scenario: Anticipated “quota” of 2.0—2.5 million mts raw fish; Bird flu worries throughout the world—including all of Asia;  150,000 mts FAQ to be lifted to China starting in late Nov; Most of the FAQ production presold for the season; The US fishmeal industry out of commission until next year;  Continued very poor fishmeal / oil production in Scandinavia and  Harvest lows on soybean meal in place. Read the full report from Agniel Commodities. Prices and more fishmeal news on our fishmeal reports page, from Hammersmith Marketing  and MSI Ceres as well as Today's grain prices and Commodity Futures Soy Complex Lower On Bearish Fundamentals The soy complex closed lower on October 20. Oilseed complex fundamentals are bearish, but are being supported to some extent by high-energy prices that force soybean oil prices up to levels that are equivalent on a Btu basis. November bean futures closed down $1.56 finishing at $214.95; January was $1.38 lower, closing at $219.73; and March lost $1.19 ending at $222.76. December meal was down $0.33, closing at $191.03; January was $0.77 lower, finishing at $191.03; and March decreased $0.55 to finish at $194.78. December oil closed $7.28 lower to finish at $528.66; January decreased $7.05, closing at $534.84; and March lost $7.28, ending at $539.02. Click here to view tables and charts. [Source: ASA Singapore] AMS USDA Feedstuff Summary Reports California Grain and Feed - pdf file Grain Stocks Report - pdf file Grain and Feed Weekly Summary and Statistics - pdf file National Feedstuffs Market Review (Wed)   National Feed and Seed Weekly Summary - pdf file Northwest Commodity Corner - pdf file Pacific Northwest Feed Market News - pdf file plus Kansas City Daily Feed NOAA Fisheries Weekly Fish Meal & Oil Prices (Thursday)
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MEETINGS
AQUA 2006 Abstracts deadline close All abstract submissions for AQUA 2006 must be received by November 1, 2005. AQUA 2006 will take place May 9-13, 2006 at the Fortezza da Basso Convention Centre, Firenze (Florence), Italy. Details   Mark your calendar Diary Dates in November Diary Dates in December Diary dates fro January Find more Aquaculture and Feed meetings in the Aquafeed Diary of Events Send your meeting details for inclusion in the Calendar to editor@aquafeed.com
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FORUM
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JOBS
On the job board Aquafeed Nutritionist , Charoen Pokphand - Jakarta, Indonesia View/Reply Technical Director, IFFO  -  Near London, U.K. View/Reply Director, Aquaculture and Genetics Improvement, World Fish Center – Malaysia View/Reply Rural Development Specialist, World Fish Center - Zomba, Malawi View/Reply Scientist  Fisheries Resources,  WorldFish Center -  Malaysia View/Reply Postings on Aquanic for second half October Post Doctoral-Aquaculture Vaccines - 10/25/2005 Aquarium Exhibit Technician - 10/24/2005 Media Technician II - 10/24/2005 Assistant Tilapia Hatchery Manager - 10/23/2005 BACTERIOPHAGE RESEARCHERS - 10/22/2005 Rural Development Specialist - 10/20/2005 Resident Lecturer in Economic & Ethical Issues in Sustainable Development - 10/19/2005 Resident Lecturer in Resource Management - 10/19/2005 Two postdoctoral fellows and Two Ph.D. students - 10/19/2005 Assistant manager - Tilapia Farm - 10/18/2005 Director, Aquaculture and Genetics Improvement - 10/18/2005 Rural Development Specialist (Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management) - 10/18/2005 Scientist - Fisheries Resources - 10/18/2005 AQUACULTURE TECHNICIAN - 10/17/2005 Shrimp Production Manager - 10/17/2005 The Aquafeed.com Job Center is another free service available to job seekers and employers involved in aquaculture feed or related industries/disciplines. Find jobs, fill positions. Use the Aquafeed.com Job Center It's FREE!
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