Computer-Aided Somatic Cells Counting on Three Different Milk Staining Condition

The maximum amount of somatic cell in a millilitre of milk defined by National Standardization Agency is 4x105 cells/ml. The condition of milk will be excluded from a decent quality if the amount of somatic cell is greater than it. Microscopic image of somatic cells counting is a conventional method which utilized by farmer or researcher to count the number of somatic cells from dairy milk sample. The problems of this method are: 1) The counting process is manually conducted which prone to miscalculation, 2) The different colour of staining (purplish, bluish, and greenish) may complicate the calculation. In this research, a computer-based approach is proposed to calculate the number of somatic cells from sample of milk and to eliminate the difficulty of different colour due to staining technique. Image processing knowledge i.e. erosion, dilation, colour conversion, and BLOB Analysis are involved and utilized to achieve the objective. Overall, the correctness of the system in detecting the number of somatic cells is 94%. From this study, a comprehensive system to calculate the number of somatic cells from cow’s milk will be closer to be implemented

Resource enhancement and sustainable aquaculture practices in Southeast Asia: challenges in responsible production of aquatic species : proceedings of the international workshop on resource enhancement and sustainable aquaculture practices in Southeast Asia 2014 (RESA)

The conference was held in order to promote and augment regional initiatives on resource enhancement and sustainable aquaculture practices, and to contribute to poverty alleviation, livelihood and food security in Southeast Asia. The contributions of the selected participants during the conference which are contained in this volume are cited individually.The Government of Japan through the Trust Fund Programs of the SEAFDEC Secretariat provided financial support for the conduct of the International Workshop on Resource Enhancement and Sustainable Aquaculture practices in Southeast Asia in March 2014 in Iloilo, Philippines, as well as, the publication of this proceedings. The editors also acknowledge the efforts of the Publication Review Committee of SEAFDEC/AQD especially Dr. Relicardo M. Coloso, Dr. Maria Lourdes Cuvin-Aralar, Dr. Evelyn Grace de Jesus Ayson, Dr. Rolando Pakingking and Dr. Myrna B. Teruel for reviewing the draft of the proceedings prior to its publication. Thanks are also due Ms. Imee S. Hacla for the copy-editing and layout.Collapse All Expand AllFOREWORDMESSAGESKEYNOTE ADDRESSPREFACEACKNOWLEDGEMENTSPLENARY PAPERSIs small-hold tropical aquaculture in a genetic plunge towards extinction?Roger W. DoyleRapid adaptation to a new environment: is it reversible?Hitoshi ArakiCOUNTRY PAPERSCambodiaCurrent status of sustainable aquaculture in CambodiaOuch LangJapanStatus of resource enhancement and sustainable aquaculture practices in JapanKoichi Okuzawa, Takayuki Takebe, Narisato Hirai and Kazumasa IkutaMalaysiaStatus of resource management and aquaculture in MalaysiaAishah YusoffMyanmarInland fisheries resource enhancement and conservation practices in MyanmarHtun TheinPhilippinesThe Philippine National Aquasilviculture ProgramRomeo E. Dieta and Florida C. DietaViet NamGood aquaculture practices (VietGAP) and sustainable aquaculture development in Viet NamNguyen Thi Bang TamLao PDRCountry status on sustainable aquaculture in Lao PDRThongkhoun KhonglalianeSingaporeCurrent status of aquaculture in SingaporeNeo Chin HengIndonesiaSustainable aquaculture and resources enhancement inIndonesiaSetiawan Soetardjo and Irham AdhityaThailandMilkish: new choice for aquaculture in ThailandPrapat KosawatpatCONTRIBUTED PAPERSAssessment of humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), spawningaggregations and declaration of marine protected area as strategy for enhancement of wildstocksFilemon G. Romero and Akkil S. InjaniStock assessment of christian crabs (Charybdis feriatus, Linnaeus,1758)in San Miguel bayPlutomeo M. Nieves, Nelson R. Olfindo and Aldrin Mel MacaleAbalone aquaculture for stock enhancement and community livelihoodproject in northern Palawan, PhilippinesBenjamin J. GonzalesSocial preparations towards community-based approach to stockenhancement in Sagay Marine Reserve, PhilippinesNerissa D. Salayo, Raisa Joy G. Castel, Dianne Hope M. Tormon, Rafael T. Barrido, MarieFrancesJ. Nievales and Teruo AzumaCommunity-based shrimp stock enhancement for coastal socio-ecological restoration in the PhilippinesJon Altamirano, Hisashi Kurokura, Nerissa Salayo, Didi Baticados, Jee Grace Suyo and Satoshi IshikawaBFAR-CHED Philippine National Aquasilviculture Program (PNAP) in BataanRudy C. Flores, Felicisima E. Tungol, Abraham S Antonio, Elizabeth D. Medairos and Jonathan M.SalasMarine fish hatchery: developments and future trendsClarissa L. Marte and Joebert D. ToledoHatchery management techniques for tiger-tail seahorse (Hippocampus comes)Shelah Mae B. Ursua and Teruo AzumaUpdates on the seed production of mud crabEmilia T. Quinitio, Fe D. Parado-Estepa, Joana Joy Huervana and Michael Ray BurlasMarker-aided genetic stock management: prospects in Philippine Aquatic Biodiversity conservation and aquacultureMaria Rowena R. Romana-Eguia, Minoru Ikeda and Akihiro KijimaFeed formulation for sustainable aquacultureRelicardo M. ColosoPotential of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) meal as an alternativeprotein source in diets for giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii, de Man 1879)Frolan A. Aya, Maria Lourdes Cuvin-Aralar and Relicardo M. ColosoApplication of the United States Soybean Export Council program's soy-optimized floating feeds and low volume, high density cage aquaculture technologiesLevy Loreto L. Manalac, Michael Cremer, Hsiang Pin Lan and Lukas ManomaitisUtilization of sensors and SMS technology to remotely maintain thelevelof dissolved oxygen, salinity and temperature of fishpondsRodrigo C. Munoz, Reynan P. Calderon, Rudy C. Flores, Sisenando C. Masangcap, Jayson P.Angelesand Mark ColentavaReaching the poor through aquaculture: The case of technologyadoptionin rural communities at west central PhilippinesDidi B. BaticadosMarine biodiversity at the SEAFDEC/AQD research stations in IloiloandGuimaras, PhilippinesTeodora Uy BagarinaoTargeting essential gene utilizing RNA interference to protect theailing shrimp/prawn industry against WSSVJassy Mary S. Lazarte and Mary Beth B. ManingasABSTRACTS OF ORAL PRESENTATIONSSEAFDEC/AQD stock enhancement initiatives: releasestrategiesMa. Junemie Hazel Lebata-Ramos, Ellen Flor Doyola-Solis, Rema Sibonga, Joemel Sumbing, Jeff Bogart Abroguena, August Santillan and Mark DimzonResponsible shrimp culture through ecological approachEleonor A. TendenciaEstimation of energy budget of sea cucumber, Holothuria scabra, in integrated multi-trophic aquacultureSatoshi Watanabe, Masashi Kodama, Zenith Gaye A. Orozco, Joemel G. Sumbing, Schedar Rose M. Novilla and Ma. Junemie Hazel Lebata-RamosPost-larval rearing strategies in sandish (Holothuria scabra) cultureMarie Frances Nievales, Rema Sibonga and Harold FiguradoInduced breeding of giant trevally, maliputo (Caranx ignobilis)Ma. Theresa M. Mutia, Frederick B. Muyot and Myleen L. MagistradoSeed production of the blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus)Nonita S. Cabacaba and Jimmy E. SalamidaPotential genetic impacts of hatchery-based resource enhancementZubaida U. BasiaoGood aquaculture practices (GAqP): setting directions for harmonized regional standards - the Philippine experienceMark F. Matubang and Nelson A. LopezThe importance of mangroves to capture and culture fisheriesJurgenne H. PrimaveraStock enhancement? Why botherJose InglesABSTRACTS OF POSTER PRESENTATIONSResource assessment of sea cucumber in northern Iloilo, central PhilippinesPerry A. Alpasan and Romy A. BillonesOptimization of feeding and growth conditions for hatchery-bred larvae of indigenous Philippine silver perch, Leiopotherapon plumbeus (Perciformes: Terapontidae)Julie Andrea Añano, Frolan Aya, Mark Nell Corpuz and Maria Rowena R. Romana-EguiaDevelopment of a simple, rapid, cost-effective diagnostic kit for WSSVPocholo Mari T. Arabit, Amalea Dulcene D. Nicolasora, Patrick Ellis Z. Go, Christopher Marlowe A. Caipang and Mary Beth B. ManingasLarval rearing of silver therapon (Leiopotherapon plumbeus) in outdoor tanksFrolan A. Aya, Vicar Stella N. Nillasca, Mark Nell C. Corpuz and Luis Maria B. GarciaPreliminary trials on the effects of weaning and larval diets on survival and growth of silver therapon (Leiopotherapon plumbeus) larvaeFrolan A. Aya , Vicar Stella N. Nillasca and Luis Maria B. GarciaA preliminary study on the diagnosis of coral reef healthiness and establishment of coral replenishment technologyTeruo Azuma, Jemar Jed Roble Tan, Jacques Zarate, Jon Altamirano, Joey Gatus and Filipina SottoPreliminary assessment of the abundance and fishery of snapping shrimp (Alpheus sp.) in Calape, Bohol, PhilippinesJomel G. Baobao, Maria Danesa S. Rabia and Ernesto C. RulidaModelling the impact of different stress agents on Holothurian immunityLiudmila S. DolmatovaGrowth and survival of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles fed diets with varying levels of irradiated chitosanKristine Gonzales, Mark Nell Corpuz and Maria Rowena R. Romana-EguiaPerceptions on the effects of maritime activities on the Philippine aquatic ecosystemEnrique Java, Teresita Cruz and Isidro Yonggue HernandezPreliminary trials on the optimization of hormone dosages for induced breeding of Philippine silver perch, Leiopotherapon plumbeusMark Archei O. Javier, Frolan A. Aya and Maria Rowena R. Romana-EguiaDistribution and abundance of hard clam shells Meretrix meretrix along the coastal areas of Panguil bay, Lanao del Norte, PhilippinesCelestina Q. Jumawan , Rheino B. Palma and Renalyn O. SiaGrowth performance of brackishwater enhanced selected tilapia (BEST) reared in brackishwater pondsAnecito V. Labastida, Celestina Q. Jumawan, Antonio A. Abogado, Rheino B. Palma and Jerome J. SabilloFirst record of Laem-Singh virus in black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) in the PhilippinesChristian Albert M. Cruz, Precious C. dela Cruz, Paul Christian D. Alcala, Florenz Giovanni M. Tagle, Erickson S. Santos, Mudjekeewis D. Santos and Mary Beth B. ManingasReproductive biology of christian crabs (Charybdis feriatus, Linnaeus, 1758) in San Miguel Bay, PhilippinesPlutomeo M. Nieves, Nelson R. Olfindo and Aldrin Mel MacaleShrimp metabolism: The roles of lactate dehydrogenase (c31), glycogen phosphorylase (c34) and protein kinase (PK) as revealed by RNA interferenceMaria Violeta R. Tare, Hidehiro Kondo, Ikuo Hirono and Mary Beth B. ManingasSUMMARY OF THE WORKSHOPANNEXESANNEX 1. Workshop CommitteesANNEX 2. Directory of Participants</div

The potential of geographical information system-based modelling for aquaculture development and management in South Western Bangladesh

This study describes the delineation of appropriate sites for aquaculture using remote sensing, GPS and GIS. A 1996 composite Landsat TM image covering the south-western part of Bangladesh was used to identify water bodies, the extent of brackish water and associated land use features in the image. The Remote Sensing image was complemented by digitised secondary data from a range of sources, including hard copy maps to produce a GIS database which included environmental layers such as water bodies, rivers, soils, land use, temperature, rainfall, salinity and pH. The database also included infrastructural issues, such as roads, railways, processing plants, towns and cities. A series of GIS models were developed in order to identify and prioritise the most suitable areas for freshwater prawn, tilapia and carp and brackish water shrimp and crab farming. A range of scenarios for land allocations were used to develop a series of resource use models linked to likely production outcomes. Global warming and accelerated sea level rise is considered in the study area with different sea level rise scenarios of 50, 100, 150 and 200cm. The consequence of land losses and displacement of the population from the area in different situations is discussed. The economic characteristics of shrimp farming and alternative land uses in the Khulna region were also considered. Five land use options were studied based on economic output and job potential. Among these, brackish water shrimp and crab culture, moderately saline tolerant tilapia and prawn culture, fresh water carp culture and traditional rice production systems, and fresh water prawn culture performed best followed by brackish water shrimp and crab culture. This study showed the extent of potential for aquaculture in the Khulna region and further demonstrates the usefulness of GIS as an aquaculture-planning tool. Model programming was also found to be very useful tool to enabling regenerating of multiple scenarios very quickly. Overall, GIS modelling associated with remote sensing has great potential for informed decision-making in aquatic production systems and optimising management of natural resources in a region where they are already under considerable pressure. The implications for use of these systems in reducing land use conflict and sector planning for the region are discussed

ASEAN Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference and Exposition 2016 "ASEAN Seafood for the World" and 11th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum "Asian Food Security for the World" Abstract and Programme Guide

This handbook was produced by the Asian Fisheries Society for the benefit of its members and participants to the 11th Asian Fisheries & Aquaculture forum held at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand on 3-7 August 2016. References to geographical or other territories and groupings are based solely on terms provided by the participants or terms used by relevant international organizations. The use of such terms on this site and in the materials contained therein does not constitute or imply an expression of opinion by the AFS concerning the status of any country or territory, or the delimitation of its frontiers, or sovereignty. The Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) is a non-profit scientific society founded in 1984 by fishery professionals in Asia. The society aims at promoting networking and co-operation between scientists, technicians and all stakeholders involved in fisheries (including aquaculture) production, research and development in Asia. Its ultimate objective is to enhance food security and income generating opportunities for fisheries workers via sound management practices, environmentally sustainable development and efficient utilization of the aquatic resources

Fish behavior and its use in the capture and culture of fishes

Fishery management, Behaviour, Food fish, Fish culture, Conferences

Biology and Conservation of Horseshoe Crabs

We dedicate this book to Drs. Carl N. Shuster, Jr. and Koichi Sekiguchi for their life-long contributions to the biology and conservation of the magnificent horseshoe crab

Diversity of brain size in fishes: preliminary analysis of a database including 1174 species in 45 orders

Absolule and relative values of brain weight are now available for 1174 species of fishes, representing 45 taxonomic orders. The original FishBase "Brains" data was assembled by the research team of Bauchot and colleagues, to which the present report adds data for species representing several additional major taxonomic groups. This database is part of the FíshBase 97 package which provides researchers with a tool to explore lhe functional meaning of absolute and relative brain size díversily, in comparison with phylogenetic position, life history mode, locomotion, habitat, and other behavioral parameters. Several results are provided as an example of the use of these data. Galeomorph sharks and batoid rays possess the largest brains among fishes. and elongate forms with anguilliform locomotion (e.g.. hagfishes. lampreys, lrue eels, carapids, zoarcids) possess the smallest relative brain sizes. Among teleost fishes, Osteoglossomorphs possess the largest relative brain sizes. Brain size correlations with oxygen consumption suggest that larger brains consume proportionately more oxygen, or that active fish with higher metabolic rates have larger brain