Pangasius farms are required to meet hygiene and veterinary conditions and to be in compliance with following Vietnamese regulations: -Decision No. 130/2008/QD-BNN dated December 31, 2008 of the Ministry of…
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,…
Farming pond and location selection: Pond has area of 1,000 square meters-2,000 square meters, water’s depth level from 1.5-2 meters. Hatching pond should be located near canals, irrigation ditchs where…
“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…
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?
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…
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…
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. …
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…