The topics of biosecurity and associated work on zero exchange systems have been the subject of much interest recently.  The World Aquaculture Society working with the Asian Interchange Program at the Oceanic Institute has recently published two important books on these topics:

 

1) Biosecurity in Aquaculture Production Systems: Exclusion of Pathogens and Other Undesirables

 

This book contains 13 peer-reviewed and edited papers that were presented at the workshop, "Biosecurity in Aquaculture Production Systems: Exclusion of Pathogens and Other Undesirables," held in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 23-26, 2001

 

WAS Member Price

$45.00

Non-Member Price

$80.00

Item # ISBN 1888807121

 

Biosecurity, the concept of protecting culture animals from contamination by diseases and of preventing the spread of diseases across boundaries, has become increasingly important with the intensification of aquaculture production systems. Aquaculture producers and policy-makers alike have a stake in the methods being used for early detection and exclusion of pathogens from aquaculture systems. This book contains 13 peer-reviewed and edited papers that were presented at the workshop, "Biosecurity in Aquaculture Production Systems: Exclusion of Pathogens and Other Undesirables," held in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 23-26, 2001, as well as two solicited papers and a summary of the extensive discussion sessions among an international panel of experts at the workshop. The chapters cover the wealth of experience from the varied perspectives of these experts on using biosecurity measures to take the offensive against the spread of diseases and parasites in production systems for major aquaculture species.

 

The book covers both the biotechnological and policy development approaches to biosecurity in aquaculture. Chapters covering the biotechnological approaches being taken to exclude pathogens were presented at the workshop by G. Breuill, A. Horowitz, M. L. Kent, P. H. Klesius, D. V. Lightner, R. J. Roberts, T. R. Tiersch, G. A. Wooster, and M. Yoshimizu. Chapters describing regulatory and policy development processes around the world were presented at the workshop by D. J. Alderman, V. Findlay, and A. D. Scarfe. The salient points of the biosecurity program used in the U. S. commercial poultry industry (F. N. Hegngi) are also included, to allow aquaculture specialists to benefit from their successful experience. Chapters are thoroughly referenced, making this a must-have for any aquaculturist today interested in excluding and controlling disease.

 

Edited by Cheng-Sheng Lee and Patricia J. O'Bryen Softbound, 293 Pages, 30 figures, 35 tables 

2) Microbial Approaches to Aquatic Nutrition in Environmentally Sound Aquaculture Production Systems

 

Review papers and reports of original research by leading experts on microbial ecology, water quality, pond dynamics, rumen ecosystems, wastewater treatment, and a variety of aquaculture production systems.

 

WAS Member Price

$45.00

Non-Member Price

$80.00

Item # ISBN 1-888807-10-5

 

It has been suspected for quite some time that microorganisms play important roles in overall aquaculture practices, although there are both positive and negative aspects to consider. Positive aspects of microbes include their potential to provide additional nutrients to target culture species and thereby reduce feed costs, and their role in maintaining desired conditions within the culture environment. On the other hand, microbes may cause significant losses to operations if they are pathogenic. Efforts to compile the disparate but relevant facts about the use of microbes in aquaculture have been limited until now.   Microbial Approaches to Aquatic Nutrition within Environmentally Sound Aquaculture Production Systems is the peer-reviewed proceedings of a workshop sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and organized by The Oceanic Institute. The purpose of the workshop was to better understand, monitor, and control the microbial "floc" within dynamic aerobic fermentors, and to further explore its potential as a source of nutrition and for biocontrol in aquaculture production.

 

The book contains review papers and reports of original research carried out in Australia, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S.A. by leading experts on microbial ecology, water quality, pond dynamics, rumen ecosystems, wastewater treatment, and a variety of aquaculture production systems. Topics include: microbes in production systems for marine shrimp, bivalve mollusks, or marine fish, monitoring and measurement of microbes in culture systems, the use of probiotics, stability and control of microbial populations, the development of microbial flora in the fish intestine, and microbial interactions in ruminant digestive systems.  Following the papers is a summary of the discussion sessions held at the workshop, with concise recommendations for research and to the industry.  This book is an invaluable reference for academia, researchers, and the industry.

 

Edited by Cheng-Sheng Lee and Pat O'Bryen. Softcover, 187 pages. 

As you can see these books have been priced very reasonably in order to get the information out to the aquaculture community.  They can be conveniently ordered on line on the WAS web page: www.was.org or contact the WAS home office at WASMAS@aol.com. 

 

Craig L. Browdy

Managing Book Editor - World Aquaculture Society

Marine Resources Research Institute

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

217 Ft. Johnson Rd. (P.O. Box 12559)

Charleston, SC 29422

Phone: 843-953-9840

FAX: 425-944-2449

Email: browdycl@musc.edu