How do the foreign consumers appreciate Vietnamese Pangasius products?
“It tastes better than catfish and America consumers have validated that. It’s Basa. Call it that and take pride in what a good product it is” – John Stamell, Director…
How many countries, territories do they accept and consume Pangasius originated from Vietnam?
Vietnamese Pangasius are highly appreciated by local and international consumers, not only for its white muscle, high nutritious value, a little of tasted lipid content, without horizontal bones but also…
What are nutritious value of Pangasius?
What are nutritious value of Pangasius?
What are biology characteristics of Tra and Basa fish?
Pangasius hypophthalmus – Tra Tra is a fish with long body, grey black back, little white belly, big mouth and two pairs of barbells. The raising period varies from 6 to…
What are scientific and commercial names of Vietnamese Pangasius?
The two following species are mainly reared in Vietnam: – Pangasius hypophthalmus Other scientific names: Pangasius sutchi, Helicophagus hypophthalmus, Pangasius macronemus. Common names: Tra, Swai, Sutchi catfish, Striped catfish, Silver striped catfish…
When does the Pangasius rearing exist in Vietnam?
Pangasius rearing has traditionally been carried out in the Southern of Vietnam since the 1950s. Tra fish can be reared in pond or cage and Basa fish mainly in cage. …
What are species of Pangasius in Vietnam?
Following are fish belong to Pangasiidae family (Tra familly) with Vietnamese name: 12 species among 13 as mentioned above belong to Pangasius family and one to Helicophasus family. However, two species of Pangasius…
In which provinces of Vietnam have Pangasius been raising?
Map of Pangasius aquaculture regions in Vietnam Pangasius have been raising and developing mostly in 10 Mekong Delta River provinces of Vietnam, including: An Giang, Dong Thap, Tien Giang, Can Tho,…
Pangasius 26 Q & A
This booklet was prepared for the readers to easy understand about Vietnamese Pangasius and Pangasius industry. Vietnamese Pangasius are highly appreciated by local and international consumers, not only for its…
What are farming techniques of Pangasius in Mekong River Delta in Vietnam?
In Mekong River Delta in Vietnam, there are three main farming techniques: intensive pond, floating cage and net-pen enclosure farming. Floating cages: The cages are made from steel or wood,…