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Economic Growth and Sustainable Practices in Catfish Farming

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Economic Growth and Sustainable Practices in Catfish Farming

with Dr. Kurt Servin

Livestock Community

16.43 min

Welcome back to another episode of Livestock Community! Today, we are joined once again by our guest, Kurt Servin, an expert in aquaculture who is a consultant at Jefo. In this video, we explore the key aspects of catfish farming, from its rising global demand to its contributions to food security. Discover the most common catfish species, how farmers manage water quality and nutrition, and the environmental impacts of farming. We also discuss the economic benefits, the role of technology, and future trends in the industry. Enjoy it!  

Our guest - Dr. Kurt Servin

With a Ph.D. in Marine Science and an MBA, Dr. Kurt Servin has extensive expertise in aquaculture, aquafeed nutrition, farm management, and business intelligence. He earned his Ph.D. from Plymouth University, studying natural prebiotics and probiotics to boost shrimp immunity and stress tolerance. 

Dr. Servin’s research focuses on ingredient functionality and gut modulation in aquatic species, promoting welfare and product quality. For over 18 years, he has been a respected speaker at global aquaculture events and has co-authored peer-reviewed publications in journals like Sustainability and Aquaculture Nutrition, advancing sustainable practices and fish meal reduction in aquafeeds.

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Timestamps

(00:18) – Basics of catfish farming
(01:15) – Growing popularity of catfish farming globally
(01:46) – Commonly farmed catfish species and their benefits
(02:20) – Catfish farming’s contribution to global food security
(02:47) – Main challenges in catfish farming
(03:28) – Water quality management in catfish farming
(03:47) – Meeting the nutritional requirements of catfish
(04:34) – Environmental impacts of catfish farming and how to mitigate them
(05:17) – Comparing sustainability in catfish farming to other aquatic species
(05:50) – Role of technology in enhancing catfish farming practices
(06:40) – Economic aspects of catfish farming for small-scale producers
(07:35) – Integration of catfish farming with local communities and economies
(08:31) – Expansion of catfish farming in water-scarce regions
(09:15) – Genetic selection and breeding in catfish farming
(09:39) – Main markets for farmed catfish and their evolution
(10:15) – Future trends in catfish farming
(10:50) – Advice for young researchers in catfish farming
(11:33) – Key success factors in catfish farming
(12:02) – Importance of water quality management in catfish farming
(12:25) – Key ingredients in animal feed and their impact on sustainability
(13:12) – Feed conversion ratio (FCR) in catfish farming
(13:52) – Disease prevention and management in catfish farming
(14:26) – Potential of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) in catfish farming
(14:56) – Effects of stocking density in catfish farming
(15:17) – Managing feed costs while maintaining quality
(15:56) – Benefits of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) in catfish farming
(16:26) – Best practice tips for catfish producers