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Applying a Test Developed to Combat Obesity and Diabetes to Improve Growth in Fish, Mollusks, and Crustaceans.

Zebrafish have become an increasingly common model organism used in biomedical research to address human health issues.  Research performed in zebrafish may advance methods that can be applied to improve aquaculture.  In fact, a string of recent research aimed at better understanding obesity and diabetes is now being applied to improve selection for growth and feed conversion in commercial aquaculture species, including tilapia, oysters, and shrimp.   

While working at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dr. Benjamin Renquist was focused on identifying …

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2013 eXtension Virtual Aquaculture Workshop

The 2013 Virtual Aquaculture Workshop held on Nov. 12-15 covers a wide variety of freshwater and mariine aquaculture topics. Below you will find links to the recordings of the webinars, PDF copies of the presentations, and reference materials provided by the presenters. If you watch the recordings we ask that you please also participate in the survey. This helps us identify areas of improvment and lets us know what topics you are interested in for future webinars and eXtension

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Vanessa Maxwell Weldon

I am the project manager for the Freshwater Aquaculture Community of Practice. My background is in hatchery production of fish for stock enhancement and improving commercial production. I have worked in a variety of areas of research from marine shellfish and fish reproduction to communications and outreach on subjects relevant to aquaculture and the environment. I am responsible for organizing webinars and eXtension content for the Freshwater Aquaculture CoP and manage the Ask an Expert questions for the CoP.…

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Matt Parker

Aquaculture Business Specialist.
I help people interested in starting an aquaculture venture build a business plan and put together projected financial statements to help in determining the feasibility of their business.  In addition, I also help people with loan applications in order to secure funding for starting and expanding their aquaculture business.…

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2012 eXtension Virtual Aquaculture Workshop


eXtension Virtual Aquaculture Workshop 2012

The Freshwater Aquaculture Community of Practice will present a virtual workshop including an introduction to aquaculture, an in depth look at pond culture and management, overviews on a variety of species, and a full hour covering aquaponics. This session is open to anyone interested in learning more about aquaculture in the US. If interested or have questions about attending this workshop please contact Vanessa Weldon vmaxwell24@gmail.com

 

Day 1– Introduction to Aquaculture (recording)

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