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Economic Growth and Sustainable Practices in Catfish Farming
This episode is available in English only.
In this episode of Livestock Community, aquaculture expert Kurt Servin discusses the essentials of catfish farming, from global demand to environmental impacts. He covers species management, water quality, nutrition, and the role of technology in shaping the industry's future. Enjoy the episode!
Our guest - Dr. Kurt Servin
With a Ph.D. in Marine Science and an MBA, Dr. Kurt Servin has extensive expertise in aquaculture, aquafeed nutrition, farm management, and business intelligence. He earned his Ph.D. from Plymouth University, studying natural prebiotics and probiotics to boost shrimp immunity and stress tolerance.
Dr. Servin’s research focuses on ingredient functionality and gut modulation in aquatic species, promoting welfare and product quality. For over 18 years, he has been a respected speaker at global aquaculture events and has co-authored peer-reviewed publications in journals like Sustainability and Aquaculture Nutrition, advancing sustainable practices and fish meal reduction in aquafeeds.
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Timestamps
(00:18) - Basics of catfish farming
(01:15) - Growing popularity of catfish farming globally
(01:46) - Commonly farmed catfish species and their benefits
(02:20) - Catfish farming’s contribution to global food security
(02:47) - Main challenges in catfish farming
(03:28) - Water quality management in catfish farming
(03:47) - Meeting the nutritional requirements of catfish
(04:34) - Environmental impacts of catfish farming and how to mitigate them
(05:17) - Comparing sustainability in catfish farming to other aquatic species
(05:50) - Role of technology in enhancing catfish farming practices
(06:40) - Economic aspects of catfish farming for small-scale producers
(07:35) - Integration of catfish farming with local communities and economies
(08:31) - Expansion of catfish farming in water-scarce regions
(09:15) - Genetic selection and breeding in catfish farming
(09:39) - Main markets for farmed catfish and their evolution
(10:15) - Future trends in catfish farming
(10:50) - Advice for young researchers in catfish farming
(11:33) - Key success factors in catfish farming
(12:02) - Importance of water quality management in catfish farming
(12:25) - Key ingredients in animal feed and their impact on sustainability
(13:12) - Feed conversion ratio (FCR) in catfish farming
(13:52) - Disease prevention and management in catfish farming
(14:26) - Potential of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) in catfish farming
(14:56) - Effects of stocking density in catfish farming
(15:17) - Managing feed costs while maintaining quality
(15:56) - Benefits of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) in catfish farming
(16:26) - Best practice tips for catfish producers
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