aquaculture

Probiotic toxin fights coldwater disease in rainbow trout

By Rebecca Phillips, University Communications PULLMAN, Wash. – The rainbow trout is a work of art and diner’s delight. But when the freshwater fish falls prey to coldwater disease, its colorful body erodes into ragged wounds and ulcers. The bacterial infection can kill up to 30 percent of hatchery stock and costs millions of dollars […]

Professor hosts trade talk

Frank Asche, a full professor at one of the newest universities in Norway, University of Stavanger, will be presenting a seminar on trade restrictions at 3:30 p.m. on April 22 in Lighty 405. He is an applied econometrician/ marketing type, who specializes in fisheries and, more specifically, aquaculture. Much of his research involves trade, since […]