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AEM
41 Grow-out Culture of the Asian Catfish Clarias
macrocephalus (Gunther)
EB Coniza et al. (2008) 29 pp
This manual deals with topics on site selection, catfish
rearing systems, disease management, and the economics
of the grow-out culture of catfish.
Each copy
costs US$6 |
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AEM
40 Breeding and Seed Production of the Asian Catfish
Clarias macrocephalus (Gunther)
JDT Fermin et al. (2008) 28 pp
Among the topics discussed in this 28-page manual are
broodstock development and management, hatchery and
nursery, health management and financial analyses of the
breeding and seed production of the Asian catfish.
Each copy
costs US$6 |
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AEM
39 Abalone Hatchery
AC Fermin et al. (2008) 31 pp
This manual contains information on abalone hatchery
operation, including site selection, design, culture of
natural food, broodstock management, spawning, nursery,
packing and transport, and profitability analyses.
Each copy
costs US$6.50 |
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AEM
34 Biology and Hatchery of Mud Crabs Scylla spp.
ET Quinitio, FD Parado-Estepa (2008, 2nd edition) 47 pp
A 47-page revised editon of the 2003 manual that describes the hatchery protocol
that SEAFDEC/AQD developed for the mass production of
mudcrabs Scylla spp. Setting up of the hatchery is
described, as are the steps in managing the breeders,
larval rearing, and nursery rearing. Common problems and
their solutions, and an updated economic analyses are also discussed.
Each copy
costs US$8 |
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AEM
38 Tilapia Broodstock and Hatchery Management
RV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2007) 48 pp
This 48-page manual covers topics on broodstock
selection, hatchery and nursery management, cost-returns
analysis and health management.
Each copy
costs US$4.50 |
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AEM
37 Giant Clam Hatchery, Ocean Nursery and Stock
Enhancement
SS Mingoa-Licuanan, ED Gomez (2007) 109 pp
A 109-page manual discusses the hatchery, ocean nursery
and stock enhancement of giant clam. It also contains
information on macroalgal and zooxanthellae culture.
Each copy
costs US$14 |
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AEM
32 The Farming of the Seaweed Kappaphycus
AQ Hurtado, RF Agbayani (2000) 26 pp
A 24-page manual that introduces the carrageenan-producing
seaweed Kappaphycus whose culture has spread from Jolo
in Mindanao to at least 14 sites in the Visayas and
Luzon. Four culture methods are presented: fixed
off-bottom, raft long-line (single or multiple), hanging
long line, and polyculture of seaweeds with carnivorous
fishes. The Filipino version, Pag-aalaga ng halamang-dagat
na Kappaphycus (2007), is also available.
Each copy
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AEM
23 Pagpapaanak ng Tilapya
RV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2007) 52 pp
This 52-page revised edition of the 1996 manual,
discusses the spawning of tilapia in concrete tank
hatcheries, hapa hatcheries in ponds and lakes and the
hatchery operations of tilapia.
Each copy
costs US$3.50*
*Special authors' price
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AEM
22 Pag-aalaga ng Tilapya
RV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2007) 55 pp
A 55-page manual details the culture and grow-out of
tilapia until its harvest. This manual also includes
a list of government agencies in the Philippines involved
in tilapia research and development.
Each copy
costs US$4*
*Special authors' price
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AEM 36
Tilapia Farming in Cages and Ponds (in print or CD;
indicate choice)
RV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2004) 40 pp
This 40-page manual
describes the farming practices for tilapia in cages,
pens, ponds, and tanks. Also details selection of
quality seedstock, maintenance of stock (feeding, water
management), and harvesting. A list of institutions
working on tilapia R&D is included.
Each copy
costs US$4 |
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AEM
35 Best Management Practices for Mangrove-Friendly
Shrimp Farming
DD Baliao, S Tookwinas (2002) 50 pp (Filipino version
also available)
This 50-page manual puts together the best practices
that SEAFDEC/AQD has developed with the Department of
Fisheries in Thailand. These practices include the use
of biomanipulators and greenwater system, the use of
settling ponds with baffles and biofilters, the use of
sludge collectors among others. These practices have
been field-tested in Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar
and Vietnam.
Each copy
costs US$4 |
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AEM
33 Induced Breeding and Seed Production of Bighead Carp
AC Gonzal et al. (2001) 40 pp
A 40-page manual that details the advanced induced
spawning technology for bighead carp developed at
SEAFDEC/AQD through the years. This handbook emphasizes
the adoption of efficient carp hatchery techniques for
optimal production of good quality eggs and juveniles.
Each copy
costs US$3 |
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AEM
30 Net Cage Culture of Tilapia in Dams and Small Farm
Reservoirs
DD Baliao et al. (2000) 14 pp
A 14-page manual that details net cage design and cage
management after tilapia has been stocked. Some data on
operating costs included.
Each copy
costs US$2
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AEM
29 Grouper Culture in Floating Net Cages
DD Baliao et al. (2000) 10 pp
A 10-page manual that summarizes the steps in grouper
culture, from sourcing of seedstock and net cage
construction to feeding and harvest. Investment
requirement is also detailed.
Each copy
costs US$2 |
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AEM
26 Pen Culture of Mudcrab in Mangroves
DD Baliao et al. (1999) 10 pp
A 10-page manual that details the operation of net
enclosures in mangroves for mubcrab culture. Includes
site selection, net installaton, stock management, and
marketing.
Each copy
costs US$2
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AEM
24 Grouper Culture in Brackishwater Ponds
DD Baliao et al. (1998) 18 pp
A 17-page manual discussing basic information about
groupers and detailing brackishwater pond culture:
sourcing of fry and fingerlings, site selection, pond
preparation, grow-out culture, harvest, and post
harvest. It also describes the economics of one grouper
crop, marketing and transport techniques and diseases.
Each copy
costs US$2
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AEM
21 Feeds and Feeding of Milkfish, Nile Tilapia, Asian
Sea Bass and Tiger Shrimp
Feed Development Section (1994) 97 pp
A 97-page manual that discusses the nutrient
requirements, sources and characteristics of feedstuffs,
feed formulation, practical feed formulation, processing
and preparation, storage and quality control and feeding
management for various fishes and the tiger shrimp.
Each copy
costs US$4
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AEM 16
Diseases of Penaeid Shrimps in the Philippines
CR Lavilla-Pitogo et al. (2000) 83 pp
A 83-page second edition of a book first published in
1988. Of the 25 major diseases described, five are new.
Entries have been updated, and include causative agent,
penaeid species and stages affected, gross signs,
effects on host, preventive methods and treatment.
Each copy
costs US$4
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Laboratory Manual of Standardized Methods for the
Analysis of Pesticide and Antibiotic Residues in
Aquaculture Products
IG Borlongan, Chuan JNP (2004) 46 pp (in print or CD;
indicate choice)
This 46-page manual
presents the procedures for detecting antibiotic and
pesticide residues in aquaculture products by the
HPLC-flourescence method and gas chromatography. There
are notes on method validation and on the limits of
detection.
Each copy
costs US$5
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Laboratory Manual of Standardized Methods for
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Tests for Bacteria Isolated
from Aquatic Animals and Environment Ruangpan L,
Tendencia EA (2004) 55 pp (in print or CD; indicate
choice)
This 55-page manual is
considered one of the important outputs of a Government
of Japan Trust-funded project which aims to come up with
guidelines for the prudent use of antibiotics. It
details the test for bacterial susceptibility and
resistance using simple techniques (eg. disk-agar
diffusion tests), and the test for therapeutic levels
using microbial inhibitory concentration.
Each copy
costs US$5
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Environment-Friendly Schemes in Intensive Shrimp Farming
DD Baliao (2000) 24 pp
A 25-page manual detailing the procedures of intensive
shrimp farming but with provisos for the treatment of
sludge and water. These provisos include (1) the use of
water reservoir where pond water is stored for at least
a week before being used in the grow-out ponds, (2) the
use of "tail" pond to hold drained water so it can be
treated and recycled, (3) the use of long-arm paddle
wheel so water aeration-circulation is made more
efficient, and (4) the use of fishes to help condition
the water and substantially produce green water.
Each copy
costs US$2
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Closed Recirculating Shrimp Farming System
S Tookwinas (2000) 28 pp
A 27-page manual detailing the procedures of intensive
shrimp farming through a closed culture system. By
minimizing and even avoiding altogether the discharge of
organic matter and nutrients from the grow-out into the
natural water, the adverse environmental impact often
associated with intensive shrimp farming is avoided.
This system also features treatment pond where waste
water is treated first before it is returned to the
grow-out ponds.
Each copy
costs US$2
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Recent
Developments in the Genetic Improvement of the Giant
Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium sp.)
MRR Eguia et al., compilers (2007) 86 pp
This publication
contains results from the research project “Development
of Genetically Improved Strain of Macrobrachium” covered
by the Program on the Promotion of Sustainable
Aquaculture in the ASEAN Region (previously known as
Integrated Rural Aquaculture Program). It specifically
includes activities from the inception of the project in
2002 up to 2005 under the Special Five-year Program on
Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security in the ASEAN
Region as well as research updates from 2006 to date.
Project
activities from 2006 to 2010 have been placed under the
ASEAN-SEAFDEC Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG)
collaborative mechanism with financial support from the
Government of Japan Trust Fund. Dr. Koichi Okuzawa,
AQD’s Deputy Chief from 2005-2007, was project leader at
the time the studies started until early 2007.
Each copy
costs US$17
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Health
Management in Aquaculture
GL Po et al., eds (2001) 187 pp
187-page book has
eleven chapters on viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic
diseases and pests, and the various ways to prevent and
control these.
Each copy
costs US$6.50
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Nutrition
in Tropical Aquaculture
OM Millamena et al., eds (2002) 221 pp
A 221-page book has
eight chapters on aquaculture nutrition, feed
formulation and feeding management. This book is the
product of more than 25 years of research experience in
fish nutrition and feed development at SEAFDEC/AQD.
Include US$2 for mailing fee in the
Philippines and US$5 for outside the Philippines.
Each copy
costs US$25
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Diseases in
Farmed Mud Crabs Scylla spp.: Diagnosis, Prevention and
Control
CR Lavilla-Pitogo, LD de la Peña (2004) 89 pp (in print
or CD; indicate choice)
This 89-page book details
the diseases of mudcrab eggs, larvae, juveniles and
adults with accompanying color photographs. These
diseases include those caused by luminescent vibrios;
fouling by various microbes; virus infection; others.
Diagnostic techniques are described for each of the 22
diseases, as are the effects on the crabs, the mode of
transmission and methods of prevention and control. The
reader can additionally consult the listed references
and web-based materials.
Each copy
costs US$6.50
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Diseases of
Cultured Groupers
K Nagasawa, ER Cruz-Lacierda, eds (2004) 81 pp (in print
or CD; indicate choice)
This 81-page book discusses
the viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, nutritional,
and environmental diseases of farmed grouper. Each of
the 34 diseases has details on: (1) the stage of grouper
it affects, (2) its effects on the host, (3) gross
clinical signs, (4) mode of transmission, (5) diagnosis,
and (6) ways to prevent and control. Generously
illustrated with color photographs, with four appendices
and a glossary.
Each copy
costs US$6
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Handbook
of the Mangroves of the Philippines - Panay
JH Primavera et al., ( 2004) 106 pp
A 106-page guide is a
user-friendly presentation of technical botanical
description and illustrations of Philippine mangrove
species in Panay Island, Guimaras and Aurora Province.
Vegetative and reproductive structures of 34 mangrove
species that are readily observed in the field are
emphasized and presented in color photographs and as
graphic icons. Also discussed: importance of mangroves;
mangrove decline and legislation; conservation and
rehabilitation; and mangrove-friendly aquaculture.
Each copy
costs US$20
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Seaweeds
of Panay
AQ Hurtado et al. (2006). 50 pp
A 50-page book
listing 112 species of seaweeds found in Panay island in
west central Philippines, 27 of which are new records to
the area. Each color photograph is accompanied by a
physical description. Common names, seaweed habitat,
economic importance, and collection site/s are also
noted.
Each copy
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Ecology
and Farming of Milkfish
TU Bagarinao (1999) 117 pp
This book is a
171-page, reader-friendly illustrated account of the
life history of milkfish (Chanos chanos) in nature and
in aquaculture. It describes the different farming
systems and status of the milkfish industry, and
recommends means to ensure sustainability.
Each copy
costs US$13
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An
Assessment of the Coastal Resources of Ibajay and
Tangalan, Aklan
LMB Garcia, ed (2001) 60 pp
This is a report
describing the present state of marine resources in
several coastal barangays in northern Panay island where
AQD has collaborative projects. Recommendations from
this report will guide Fisherfolks and other
stakeholders, particularly the local government units in
their development plans.
Each copy
costs US$6
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Proceedings of the Regional Technical Consultation on
Stock Enhancement
JH Primavera et al., eds ( 2006) 150 pp
This 150-page book documents the
proceedings of an experts' consultation held at AQD in
July 2005. It contains nine review papers and seven
country papers.
Each copy
costs US$6
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Transboundary Fish Diseases in Southeast Asia:
Occurrence, Surveillance, Research and Training
CR Lavilla-Pitogo, K Nagasawa, eds (2004) 254 pp (in
print or CD; indicate choice)
This 254-page volume reports
the proceedings of the Meeting on Current Status of
Transboundary Fish Diseases in Southeast Asia held June
2004 in Manila, Philippines. There are 8 invited papers
and 10 country reports. There is concern about koi
herpesvirus, white spot syndrome virus, and taura
syndrome virus.
Each copy
costs US$6
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Responsible Aquaculture Development in Southeast Asia
LMB Garcia, ed (2001) 274 pp
This volume contains
the papers presented during the ADSEA '99, the triennial
conference that sets the R&D priorities of SEAFDEC/AQD
from 2000 to 2003.
Each copy
costs US$6
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Mangrove-Friendly Aquaculture
JH Primavera et al., eds ( 2000) 217 pp
This book documents
the proceedings of the first workshop on
mangrove-friendly aquaculture organized by SEAFDEC/AQD
in January 1999. It contains 3 review papers, and
country status papers from the Philippines, Japan,
Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia
and Cambodia.
Each copy
costs US$6
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Conservation and Ecological Management of Philippine
Lakes in Relation to Fisheries and Aquaculture
C.B. Santiago, M.L. Cuvin-Aralar, Z.U. Basiao, editors.
2001. 187 p
This volume documents
the proceedings of the national seminar-workshop held
October 21-23, 1997 in Quezon City which was
co-organized by SEAFDEC/AQD, PCAMRD and DA-BFAR. The
proceedings contains three plenary papers: (1) SEAFDEC
contribution to the ecological awareness of Philippine
lakes, (2) sustainable development of lake resources and
the R&D agenda, and (3) aquaculture practices and their
impact on lakes. Eleven technical papers discussed Lake
Mahagnao in Leyte, Laguna de Bay, Lake Sebu in South
Cotabato, Naujan Lake in Mindoro, Lake Danao in Cebu,
Lake Buhi in Camarines Sur, Taal Lake in Taal. Abstracts
of 13 other papers and posters are included in the
volume. Two annexes follow: listing of lakes in the
country and their common problems, recommended
strategies, and action plans.
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Grouper Culture in Brackishwater Ponds (1999)
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Grouper Cage Culture (1999)
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CFRM Experience: Malalison Story (1999)
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Milkfish Hatchery Operations
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