Paris Hotel And Convention Center February 22-26, 2016

Paris Hotel and Convention CenterFebruary 22-26, 2016National ShellfisheriesAssociationCO-SPONSORSASSOCIATE SPONSORSAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerica's Tilapia AllianceAquacultural Engineering SocietyAquaculture Association of CanadaAquaculture Feed Industry AssociationCatfish Farmers of AmericaGlobal Aquaculture AllianceInternational Association of AquacultureEconomics and ManagementLatin America & Caribbean Chapter WASStriped Bass Growers AssociationUS Shrimp Farming AssociationUS Trout Farmers AssociationWorld Aquatic Veterinary Medical AssociationZebrafish Husbandry Association

THE TRIENNIAL RETURNS TO LAS VEGASAQUACULTURE 2016Every three years, the Triennial is held somewhere in theUnited States. In 2016, the Triennial returns to the excitingcity of Las Vegas, Nevada!THE TRIENNIAL IS THE LARGESTAQUACULTURE MEETING IN THE WORLD!The Triennial is the largest aquaculture conference andtradeshow held in the world with nearly 4000 attendeesfrom over 90 countries and even more countries areexpected to have attendees at AQUACULTURE 2016.The Triennial combines the annual meetings of the WorldAquaculture Society, National Shellfisheries Association,Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society, andthe National Aquaculture Association. In addition to theannual meetings of the main sponsors, look what else ishappening at AQUACULTURE 2016! AQUACULTURE AMERICA - Annual Meeting of the U.S.Chapter of World Aquaculture Society, the NationalAquaculture Association, and the U.S. AquacultureSuppliers Association. Annual Meeting of the American Tilapia Association Annual Meeting of the Striped Bass Growers Association Annual Meeting of the U.S. Trout Farmers Association Special sessions organized by Aquacultural EngineeringSociety and International Association of AquacultureEconomics and Management Many other meetings of working groups, governmentagencies and related aquaculture activities Program with technical sessions and producers seminarscovering virtually all species grown by aquaculture AND - look at all of the Associate Sponsors who areparticipating in the program development!The last Triennial was held in 2013 in Nashville where itwas pronounced a huge success by the nearly 3000 peoplewho attended. Don’t miss this Triennial!

THE TRIENNIAL IS EVERY THREE YEARSAQUACULTURE 2016 is the place to learn aboutthe latest in aquaculture, see the newest technologyin the trade show, and have a great time in the manyfantastic restaurants, and entertainment sites in LasVegas.EXPANDED PRODUCER PROGRAMThe Triennial is known for the high quality of its ProducerProgram organized by National Aquaculture Association.AQUACULTURE 2016 will continue to expand the size andscope of the producer program to address all of the issuesfacing producers in the U.S. as well as around the world.Communications and MediaAquatic Animal HealthFeed SafetyAquatic Invasive SpeciesMarketingOffshore AquacultureEnvironmental IssuesStart Up AquacultureScience and Public PolicyFederal Agency Town Hall MeetingPLENARYJames L. AndersonTitle:A CRITICAL TRADE SHOW FORAQUACULTURISTS!will have the largest aquaculture trade show in theWestern Hemisphere and one of the largest anywhere inthe world with nearly 200 booths! This is your opportunityto inspect the latest in products and services for theaquaculture industry. It is the place to visit currentsuppliers and make new contacts. To keep ahead andto keep profits building, you need to keep pace withthe technological advancements in the industry - andAQUACULTURE 2016 is the place to do it!YOUR FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONINCLUDES: Admission to all conference sessions and the trade show Admission to the receptions Conference Bag, Abstract USB, and Show Directory Refreshment Breaks and Happy Hour Students receive the full registration package plus theStudent Reception. To qualify for the student rate, acopy of your student I.D. is required.Only pre-registered attendees are guaranteed materials.TECHNICAL PROGRAM COVERSTHE LATEST RESEARCHThe Triennial Sponsors will put together an extensivetechnical program featuring special sessions,contributed papers and workshops on all of the speciesand issues facing aquaculturists around the world.Sample topics will include:ShrimpShrimp NutritionShrimp Health & DiseaseShellfish DiseaseFinfish DiseaseFinfish NutritionShellfish NutritionMarine FinfishAquaculture EngineeringZebrafishAquaponicsTunaOpen Ocean AquacultureIMTA / Integrated AquacultureBiofoulingConservation / RestorationAquaculture (fish andshellfish)Distaster ReliefSea LiceGMO Fish and ShellfishConsumer Perceptionsof Farm-raised SeafoodHistory of cksPearl oystersFreshwater musselsTridacnaShellfish genomicsPost harvest shellfishtreatmentSea mouth bassSturgeonGar, paddlefish and bowfinPercidsFinfish geneticsPond fertilization and fishlarvaecultureOrnamentalsMulletFish PhysiologyLarval FinfishEelsFinfish Breeding, Genetics,GenomicsStriped Bass & HybridsDermoProbiotics and feed additivesTherapeutic drugsVibrioBiosecurityProbiotics in aquacultureNutraceuticalsBiotechnologyStock EnhancementBroodstock propagation andmanagementFish transportHatchery technologyRecirculation technologyFreshwater Pond AquacultureRecreational and ornamentalpond managementSmall scale aquacultureUrban aquacultureArtemiaHarmful algal bloomsLaw and PolicyAquaculture Without FrontiersAquaculture education (includingminority institutions)Market driven aquaculture:developing and sustainingan industryAquaculture EconomicsEcology & EnvironmentPolicy & regulationsOrganic Aquaculture: FutureOpportunitiesCertificationEndangered speciesFrogsWater Quality & EffluentsExtension/Technology TransferFeedsLatin American and CaribbeanAquacultureFish Oil

CALL FOR PAPERS – DEADLINE: August 31, 2015AQUACULTURE 2016 encourages the submission of high quality oral and poster presentations. We strongly encourage authorsto consider poster presentations because poster sessions will be an integral part of the program. Papers submitted for “oralpresentation only” may not be accepted as oral presentations due to the limited number of available time slots. All abstractsmust be in English – the official language of the conference.Each oral presenter shall be entitled to no more than 12 minutes for a presentation, plus 3 minutes for questions. Authors ofstudies involving proprietary products or formulations should present this information in workshops or the trade show. Oralpresentations should use Power Point. Slides, overhead projectors and video players will not be available or allowed.All presenters are required to pay their own registration accommodation and travel expenses. AQUACULTURE 2016 cannot subsidize registration fees, travel, or hotel costs.No Abstract Book will be printed – a USB Abstract Book will be given to registered attendees.INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF ABSTRACTS1 inch margin (2.54 cm)EVALUATION OF JUVENILE AUSTRALIAN RED CLAW CRAYFISH Cherax quadricarinatusFED PRACTICAL DIETS WITH AND WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LECITHIN AND/ORCHOLESTEROLLaura A. Muzinic*, Kenneth R. Thompson, Tracey Christian, Carl D. Webster,Lukas Manomaitis, and David B. RouseRed claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) are one of more than a hundred species of Australian freshwatercrayfish. However, because of its rapid growth rate, ease of spawning, wide temperature and dissolved oxygentolerance, and lack of a larval stage, red claw may be the best candidate for aquaculture in the United States.Red claw are only being investigated as an aquaculture species in this country and very little information existson their nutritional requirements and practical diet formulations. Since many crustaceans require lecithin andcholesterol to be added to their diet, these two nutrients are usually added; however, lecithin and cholesterolare very expensive. Since diet costs can be as much as 70% of the operating expenses for an aquacultureenterprise, it is imperative that the least expensive diet be formulated that meets the nutrient requirements ofthe species. The present study was conducted to determine if cholesterol and/or lecithin needs to be added toa practical diet for red claw crayfish.An 8-week feeding trial was conducted in a recirculatingsystem with newly-hatched juvenile (mean individualweight of 0.2 g) red claw, each stocked in individualplastic mesh culture units. Individual units were containedwithin fiberglass tanks, each containing an individualwater line. Water was recirculated through biologicaland mechanical filters. Water temperature was maintainedat 27-29 C and lighting was provided by overheadfluorescent ceiling lights on a 14:10 hour light:darkcycle. Ammonia, nitrite, dissolved oxygen, temperature,alkalinity, chlorides, and pH were measured three timesper week. The goal of this study was to examine theeffects of growth performance of newly-hatched juvenilered claw when fed four practical diets with or withoutcholesterol and lecithin. Other practical diets includedmenhaden fish meal, soybean meal, shrimp meal, wheatflour, vitamin and mineral mix, pellet binder, cod liveroil, and corn oil (Table 1).After 8 weeks, red claw crayfish fed a practical dietwithout cholesterol (Diet 3) had significantly (P 0.05)lower final weight, percentage weight gain, and specificgrowth rate (SGR) compared to crayfish fed all otherdiets (Table 2). These results indicate that a practical dietcontaining 2% cod liver oil and 1% corn oil and havingno lecithin appears to be sufficient and that lecithin maynot be necessary for juvenile red claw diets.1 inch margin (2.54 cm)ALL ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONSMUST BE IN ENGLISH8.5 inches wide (21.6 cm)PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT ONLINESubmit your abstract via the internet at the meeting website.Follow the complete instructions on the website for online submission.www.was.orgIf you are unable to submit your abstract online, contact the Conference Managerfor alternative methods at:worldaqua@aol.com or Fax: 1-760-751-50031 inch margin (2.54 cm)1 inch margin (2.54 cm)Aquaculture Research CenterKentucky State UniversityFrankfort, KY 40601lmuzinic@dcr.net11 inches long (27.94 cm)Expanded Abstract Format - Please refer to the sample.1. TITLE OF PAPER: The abstract title is printed inCAPITAL LETTERS, with the exception of scientificnames which should be Upper/lower case anditalicized (see example). Scientific names should notbe preceded or followed by commas or parenthesesor other markings.2. AUTHOR(S): The first name should be the presentingauthor. Use * after the presenting author. Type inupper/lower case.3. ADDRESS AND EMAIL: Type only the presentingauthor’s institution, address and email. Type inupper/lower case.4. MAXIMUM LENGTH: One Page5. PAGE SIZE: Standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper (portrait)6. MARGINS: 1-inch margin throughout(left/right/top/bottom)7. SPACING: Single spaced8. PARAGRAPHS: Paragraphs should be separated bya blank line and should not be indented.9. FONTS: Character fonts should be 12 point type.10. FIGURES & TABLES: Figures and tables are highlyrecommended. They should be reduced to theappropriate size for a one page abstract and shouldbe clearly readable at the reduced size. The reducedfigures and tables should be included in the abstractin camera-ready form.