Browsing by Subject "antibiotics"
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Aquaculture recovery depends on managing bacteria antibiotic resistance
(BusinessWorld,February 12, 2001 , on page S1/1)The two common pathogens in marine and freshwater environments known to scientists as Vibrio spp. and Aeromonas spp. are resistant to antibiotics widely used in aquaculture feeds. This was shown in a survey using bacterial ... -
Bacteria blamed for slump in aquaculture
(Panay News,June 9, 2001 , on page 4)For the aquaculture industry of Panay Island to recover and develop, it must first manage the bacteria or pathogens in marine and freshwater environment that are getting more resistant to antibiotics. Two of the common ... -
Biotechnology can trigger a ‘blue revolution’ – scientist
(The Philippine Star,September 15, 2002 , on page B-4)Biotechnology can trigger a new revolution – a "blue revolution". "Blue revolution" pertains to great strides in production of food of fish origin. This is specifically true for fishfarming or aquaculture, which has in ... -
Efforts on to prevent the collapse of shrimp industry
(Panay News,August 13, 2003 , on page 9-8)The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) here hastened the promotion of an "environment-friendly shrimp grow-out technology" in an effort to prevent the virtual collapse of the shrimp industry. This, after ... -
Gov't urged to improve testing of China fish imports
(The Philippine Star,April 6, 2021 , on page B5)An agricultural advocacy group is urging the government to accelerate the establishment of food inspection facilities for imports in the country’s major ports amid reports of excessive antibiotic use in Chinese fish farms. ... -
Heavy Antibiotics, chemical abuse poison fish industry's health
(Malaya,March 16, 2012 , on page A1-A10)The heavy use of chemicals and antibiotics in aquaculture may result in disease outbreaks and even the collapse of the industry, the head of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) warns. "Chemical and ... -
Iloilo researchers see potential for drug development; Marine bacteria in Tubbataha show anti-cancer properties
(Panay News,November 28, 2023 , on page 2)For the last five years, scientists from the University of San Agustin (USA) in Iloilo province have been combing the country’s oceans for microorganisms that can cure intractable diseases. This year, they finally discovered ... -
Improving the survival rate of mud crab
(Panay News,April 30, 2018 , on page 10)Through the use of formulated feeds and natural food, the survival rate of mud crab from zoea to megalopae and zoea to crab instar has significantly improved. The improvement was realized under a project entitled “Improvement ... -
Mangroves potential lab for antibiotics
(The Philippine Star,February 9, 2017 , on page B-9)Philippine mangrove ecosystems have abundant bacteria whose bioactive compounds can be used to produce powerful antibiotics, according to research conducted by the University of the Philippines in Los Baños (UPLB) and ... -
Market matching at TESDA food festival this weekend
(Manila Bulletin,July 18, 2002 , on page B-9)One of the strategies arrived at during the recent shrimp congress in Bacolod City is for growers to produce antibiotic-free prawns, using environment-friendly culture systems. It was observed that in 1993 to 1996, the ... -
Needed: Turtle Rescue Center
(Malaya,June 12, 2013 , on page A7)The government program of protection and conservation of sea turtles appears to be successful. Newspapers and television programs often report instances of people caring for sick or wounded animals or returning to the sea ... -
R&D boosts mud crab survival
(Malaya,May 15, 2018 , on page A2)Much of the improved survival rate is traced to formulated feeds and natural food, according to the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development, Department of Science and ... -
RP shrimp farmers to raise antibiotic-free shrimps
(Malaya,July 14, 2002 , on page 2)Armed with the latest technologies in shrimp culture, the country's shrimp growers hope to regain its position in the world's top prawn producers by committing to produce antibiotic-free shrimps grown only in environment-friendly ... -
Seafdec celebrates 31st anniversary
(Panay News,July 11, 2004 , on page 4)Tigbauan, Iloilo - The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (Seafdec) Aquaculture Department (AQD) celebrated its 31st-anniversary last Friday. Among the activities held at the Tigbauan Main Station in Brgy, Buyuan ... -
Seafdec Develops Organic Aquaculture Products
(Manila Bulletin,April 23, 2012 , on page B-6)The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center( Seafdec) is collaborating with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ( BFAR) in developing organic aquaculture products with robust market demand. According to BFAR, ... -
Seaweeds: a potential source of antibiotics?
(The Philippine Star,June 2, 2013 , on page B-2)A species of seaweed found in the waters of Panay Island could be a source of antibiotics against bacteria that affect humans and fish, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC). ... -
Stranded whale in Las Casas' coastal waters rescued
(SunStar Philippines,June 20, 2020 , on page 1)A weakened short-finned pilot whale, about three meters in length, was found in the coastal waters of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan on Monday morning. According to reports, pilot whales are part of the ... -
USA prof, all-Filipino team of scientists sent to explore Philippine Rise
(Panay News,May 28, 2018 , on page B3)Professor Doralyn Dalisay, Ph. D. of the University of san Austin- College of Health and Allied Medical professions is one of the 50 all-Filipino teams of scientists seen off by Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte aboard the BRP Davao ...