Definition: Vibriosis is an enzootic disease of fish, recorded from all over the world. It is almost exclusively caused by halophilic vibrios of the species Vibrio anguillarum and rarely by Vibrio parahaemolyticus. It occurs among various fish species, predominantly in
Common Carp Nursery Pond Management
Nursery ponds are very important for producing fish seeds/fingerlings. Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) nursery pond management in Rajshahi city was observed for a period of 6 months in 2009. Findings are briefly described here. Pre-stocking management: Pond collection: Majority farmer
Quiz: An Introduction to Aquaculture
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Production of prawn with carp in polyculture pond, Rajshahi
Polyculture of prawn with carps makes the ecological balance of the pond water, preventing the formation of massive algae blooms (Cohen et al. 1983) and at the same time increase the total production. Prawn polyculture with carps in ponds is
Culture of Mud Crab, Scylla serrata
Introduction: The feasibility of culturing crabs has received attention in some countries because of high market demand and decreasing availability. In the year 2007-2008, 439 tons of crabs and eel of 4.88 crore taka were exported from Bangladesh (FRSS, 2009).
Production and Economics of Fish Farming in Irrigated Rice Field in Drought Prone Barind Areas of Rajshahi
Introduction: Changes in surface water availability are the most obvious threats to farmers in drought prone areas. Barind tract (undulating uplands with red/yellow clay soils of northwest Bangladesh) is considered as one of the low output zones in terms of
Impact of environmental fluctuation on fish production of seasonal ponds in Rajshahi areas
Background: Climate change is considered as one of the important themes in recent years worldwide. Fisheries sector contributes to improve the rural livelihood which is threatened by climate change that decreases production, affects human health and destroy physical assets. So,