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Aquaculture Extension Manuals (AEM)

AEM 58 Milkfish Chanos chanos cage culture operations Albert gaitan et al (2014) 39 pp
A 39-pages extension manual describing the biology, fingerling production, site selection, cage
design and construction, measurement & analysis of water & sediment quality parameters and
economic.
Each copy costs US$7
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AEM 57 Intensive culture of milkfish Chanos chanos in polyculture with white

shrimp Penaeus indicus or mud crab Scylla serrata in brackishwater earthen ponds Gerry
Jamerlan, Relicardo Coloso, Nelson Golez (2014) 29 pp
A 29-page extension manual describing the biology, site selection, pond management and
harvest & post-harvest of milkfish intensive polyculture in earthen pond.
Each copy costs US$6
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AEM 52 Breeding and seed production of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium
rosenbergii)
Maria Lourdes Cuvin-Aralar, Manuel Laron, Emiliano Aralar, Ursan de la Paz (2011) 33 pp
An extension manual describing biology, broodstock management, hatchery & nursery
operations, feeding management, packing & transport, and health management of the giant
freshwater prawn.
Each copy costs US$6
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AEM 51 Modyular na pag-aalaga ng tilapya sa mga kulungang lambat Ruel Eguia, Maria
Rowena Romana-Eguia, Nerissa Salayo (2011) 27 pp
An extension manual detailing traditional cage culture method, concept of modular cage culture,
economic feasibility of modular cage culture, and post harvest processing.Each copy costs US$5
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AEM 50 Cage culture of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)Maria

Lourdes Cuvin-Aralar, Emiliano Aralar, Alma Lazartigue (2011) 30 pp
An extension manual describing biology, site requirement, grow-out operations, health
management, harvest, post harvest handling & processing, and economic analysis.Each copy
costs US$5

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AEM 47 Mud crab nursery in pondsSEAFDEC/AQD, ACE, MODE/SPPI, BFVMC, ACELT,

BFAR, ACIAR/CATP (2010) 27 ppAn extension manual that is highly illustrated, detailing the
biology, nursery, harvest, marketing, costs-and-returns of mudcrab nursery in ponds.Each copy
costs US$5

AEM 45 Fingerlings production of hatchery-reared milkfish (Chanos chanos) in earthen

nursery pondsEB Coniza et al. (2010) 32 ppAn extension manual detailing the three types of
nurseries, site selection, and pond preparation; fry selection, handling, transport, acclimation and
stocking, fish monitoring, feeding, and harvest; and economics.Each copy costs US$6

AEM 44 Prevention and control measures against viral nervous necrosis (VNN) in marine
fish hatcheries LD de la Pea (2010) 38 pp
An extension manual that describes the clinical signs, behavioral changes, and species affected
by the virus; detection, prevention and control methods are also included. Each copy costs US$6

AEM 43 Philippines freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium spp.)MRR Eguia et al. (2009) 50

ppThis manual provides information on the biology, morphology, natural distribution, habitat, and
economic importance of selected freshwater prawns found in the Philippines.Each copy costs
US$6

AEM 42 Seed production and grow-out of mud crab (Scylla paramamosain) in Vietnam NC
Thach (2009) 29 pp
This manual provides information on the biology and techniques in the larval rearing, nursery and
grow-out of the mud crab Scylla paramamosain. Each copy costs US$4

AEM 38 Tilapia Broodstock and Hatchery ManagementRV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2007) 48
ppThis 48-page manual covers topic on broodstock selection, hatchery and nursery
management, costs-and returns analysis and health management.Each copy costs US$4.50

AEM 36 Tilapia Farming in Cages and Ponds (in print or CD; indicate choice) RV Eguia,
MRR Eguia (2004) 40 pp
This 40-page manual describes the farming practices for tilapia in cages, pens, ponds, and tanks.
Also details selection of quality seedstock, maintenance of stock (feeding, water management),
and harvesting. A list of institutions working on tilapia R&D is included. Each copy costs US$4

AEM 35 Best Management Practices for Mangrove-Friendly Shrimp Farming DD Baliao, S

Tookwinas (2002) 50 pp (Filipino version also available)This 50-page manual puts together
the best practices that SEAFDEC/AQD has developed with the Department of Fisheries in
Thailand. These practices include the use of biomanipulators and greenwater system, the use of
settling ponds with baffles and biofilters, the use of sludge collectors among others. These
practices have been field-tested in Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar and Vietnam.Each copy
costs US$4

AEM 34 Biology and Hatchery of Mud Crabs Scylla spp. ET Quinitio, FD Parado-Estepa
(2008, 2nd edition) 47 ppA 47-page revised edition of the 2003 manual that describes the
hatchery protocol that SEAFDEC/AQD developed for the mass production of
mudcrabs Scylla spp. Setting up of the hatchery is described, as are the steps in managing the
breeders, larval rearing, and nursery rearing. Common problems and their solutions, and an
updated economic analyses are also discussed.Each copy costs US$8

AEM 30 Net Cage Culture of Tilapia in Dams and Small Farm Reservoirs DD Baliao et al.
(2000) 14 ppA 14-page manual that details net cage design and cage management after tilapia
has been stocked. Some data on operating costs included.Each copy costs US$2

AEM 23 Pagpapaanak ng Tilapya RV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2007) 52 ppThis 52-page revised
edition of the 1996 manual, discusses the spawning of tilapia in concrete tank hatcheries, hapa
hatcheries in ponds and lakes and the hatchery operations of tilapia.Each copy costs
US$3.50* *Special authors price

AEM 22 Pag-aalaga ng Tilapya RV Eguia, MRR Eguia (2007) 55 pp

A 55-page manual details the culture and grow-out of tilapia until its harvest. This manual also
includes a list of government agencies in the Philippines involved in tilapia research and
development.Each copy costs US$4* *Special authors price

AEM 21 Feeds and Feeding of Milkfish, Nile Tilapia, Asian Sea Bass and Tiger Shrimp Feed
Development Section (1994) 97 ppA 97-page manual that discusses the nutrient requirements,
sources and Characteristics of feedstuffs, feed formulation, practical feed formulation, processing
and preparation, storage and quality control and feeding management for various fishes and the
tiger shrimp.Each copy costs US$4

Textbooks, monographs and other books

Health Management in Aquaculture
Gilda Lio-Po and Yasuo Inui eds. (2010) 316 pp
A textbook on the major diseases of cultured fish & crustaceans, as well as prevention & control
methods and diagnostic techniques for these diseases. New chapters on histology, probiotics,
and epidemiology were added in this edition.
Each copy costs US$43
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The Malalison Experience: empowering an island community in west Central

PhilippinesRF Agbayani et al. (2009) 64 ppA 64-page booklet that describes SEAFDECs
community fishery resources management project from 1991 to 1998 with a post project
assessment in 2009.E-mail bookstore@seafdec.org.ph to reserve a copy

Training handbook on rural aquaculture SEAFDEC/AQD (2009) 296 pp A 296-page

handbook with chapters on concepts & approaches of sustainable rural aquaculture, importance
& conservation of coastal ecosystems, aquaculture technologies, socio-economics of fishing
communities, policies concerning fisheries and aquaculture in Southeast Asia, business planning,
and approaches and strategies of the technological transfer pathways at SEAFDEC/AQDEmail bookstore@seafdec.org.ph to reserve a copy

Recent Developments in the Genetic Improvement of the Giant Freshwater Prawn

(Macrobrachium sp.)MRR Eguia et al., compilers (2007) 86 ppThis publication contains
results from the research project Development of Genetically Improved Strain of
Macrobrachium covered by the Program on the Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture in the
ASEAN Region (previously known as Integrated Rural Aquaculture Program). It specifically
includes activities from the inception of the project in 2002 up to 2005 under the Special Fiveyear Program on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security in the ASEAN Region as well as
research updates from 2006 to date. Project Activities from 2006 to 2010 have been placed under
the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Fisheries Consultative Group (FCG) collaborative mechanism with
financial support from the Government of Japan Trust Fund. Dr. Koichi Okuzawa, AQDs Deputy
Chief from 2005-2007, was project leader at the time the Studies started until early 2007.Each
copy costs US$17
Nutrition in Tropical Aquaculture OM Millamena et al., eds (2002) 221 pp
A 221-page book has eight chapters on aquaculture nutrition, feed formulation and feeding
management. This book is the product of more than 25 years of research experience in fish
nutrition and feed development at SEAFDEC/AQD.Include US$2 for mailing fee in the Philippines
and US$5 for outside the Philippines. Each copy costs US$25

Health Management in Aquaculture GL Po et al., eds (2001) 187 pp

187-page book has eleven chapters on viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic disease and pests, and
the various ways to prevent and control these. Each copy costs US$6.50

Ecology and Farming of Milkfish TU Bagarinao (1999) 117 pp

This book is a 171-page, reader-friendly illustrated account of the life history of milkfish (Chanos
chanos) in nature and in aquaculture. It describes the different farming systems and status of the
milkfish industry, and recommends means to ensure sustainability. Each copy costs US$13