Centre for Innovative Approach in Zambia (CIAZ), Lusaka, Zambia
Sahya Maulu, Nanjing Agricultural University | NAU · Aquatic Animal Feeds and Nutrition, MSc. Aquaculture. The Publication Stats include 18 articles are published and the number of times cited by was 52 and the reads are 9977. The area of interest in the research was fish nutrition and physiology, fish nutrigenomics, metabolomics, and immunology.
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»