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Converging innovative technologies in intensive production of redclaw crayfish seedstock Asher Ariel, Australian Crayfish Hatchery (ACH)
Figure 1. ACH’s newly erected first-stage vertical breeding facility.
Freshwater crayfish are in increasing global demand. While global markets are large (US$7.6 billion), demand consistently exceeds supply. This is due to traditional production methods that are labor-intensive, seasondependent and fraught with inbreeding impacts (poor growth, survival and yield).
Hatchery Feed & Management Vol 8 Issue 2 2020
In addition, traditional seedstock (crayling) production for restocking requires the use of up to 30% of production ponds, significantly reducing production efficiencies. The outcomes have a direct impact on the industry’s ability to meet market demands and are unsuitable for
