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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 1999-205
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

The effect of barramundi Nodavirus on important freshwater fishes

This project has confirmed the knowledge that management of barramundi translocations outside their natural range requires fisheries authorities take into account the risk that barramundi nodavirus may lethally infect native freshwater fishes. The project has shown barramundi nodavirus can...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Industry
Environment
Environment
Environment
Environment
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-775
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Seafood CRC: prevention of muddy taints in farmed barramundi

End chain customers have learnt to expect muddiness in Barramundi and this causes a negative barrier to purchase. The impact of market perception is farmed Barramundi has remained at 7-$10/kg (farm-gate price) for >10 years, despite the species having an 'iconic' name with consumers. There is a...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
SPECIES
People
PROJECT NUMBER • 2012-011
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Revolutionising fish ageing: Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Age Fish

Results from the current ‘proof of concept’ study indicate that near infrared (NIR) spectra collected from fish otoliths have potential to estimate the age of Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) and Snapper (Pagrus auratus), with performance varying between species and locality of capture. A...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
SPECIES
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-003
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Harvest and slaughter methods for farmed Barramundi to minimise fish stress and achieve premium market quality and improved fish welfare outcomes

The Australian Barramundi Farmer's Association (ABFA) has learned how harvest teams on farms can take simple preparatory steps to ensure the quality and consistency of Australian farmed Barramundi reaching the market. Scientists have worked with farmers that have nurtured their Barramundi for...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
SPECIES
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