One of the potential tools for controlling carp impacts is a biocontrol agent (ie, Cyprinid herpesvirus
3). If approved for use as a biocontrol for carp in Australia’s waterways, detailed information will be
required to plan the release of the virus, and to mitigate any adverse impacts. More...
Cardicola forsteri is the dominant blood fluke species detected in farmed Southern Bluefin Tuna in 2018. Our results have shown that traditional methods (heart flush and gill microscopy) were limited to detecting adults or eggs. Comparisons of currently used diagnostic methods showed that...
The present study, undertaken by Invasive Animals Ltd, was developed to address a need for incorporating living memory of waterway changes resulting from cyprinus carpio introduction into public discussion surrounding potential use of cyprinid herpesvirus (CyHV-3) as a biocontrol measure. There is...
The flavour of a seafood is one of several sensory properties that determines whether it is marketable and at what market price. Those species of crustaceans that possess characteristic flavours, such as the Endeavour prawn, the Royal Red prawn and the Balmain Bug have from time to time been...
Traditionally, in common with other agriculture-based industries, the Australian Fishing Industry has been production, rather than consumer, oriented. In recent times, however, diminishing markets for meat, fruit and vegetables have served as catalysts for change in these industries, changes...