Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development

Centre for Innovative Approach in Zambia (CIAZ), Lusaka, Zambia

Publications

• Review Article   
  Aquaculture Health Management Practices in Zambia: Status, Challenges and Proposed Biosecurity Measures
  Author(s): Oliver J. Hasimuna*, Sahya Maulu and Joseph Mphande
  
  Aquaculture is an important industry in Zambia which is contributing to economic development, food security and employment in the country. Significant increase in aquaculture production has been recorded recently, although its full potential is still far from being realized. Because of this, efforts are being made by the Zambian government to make the industry a more viable venture to expand its production. As these efforts continue to make a positive impact, and aquaculture production continue to increase, diseases of aquatic animals are likely to emerge and threaten the sustainability of the industry. Here, we review the status and challenges associated with aquaculture health management practices in Zambia as well as proposed biosecurity measures farmers may adopt to minimize the likelihood of fish disease outbreaks. The paper has established that despite the country having been sp.. View more»
  

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