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Single-Cell Suspension Preparation from Nile Tilapia Intestine for Single-Cell Sequencing
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2023
Here, we demonstrate the preparation of a high-quality single-cell suspension of tilapia intestine for single-cell sequencing.
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Detection of Tilapia Lake Virus Using Conventional RT-PCR and SYBR Green RT-qPCR
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2018
This protocol diagnoses Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) in tilapia tissues using RT-PCR methodologies. The entire method is described from tissue dissection to total RNA extraction, followed by cDNA synthesis and detection of TiLV by either conventional PCR or quantitative PCR using dsDNA binding a fluorescent binding dye.
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Transition of Farm Pigs to Research Pigs using a Designated Checklist followed by Initiation of Clicker Training - a Refinement Initiative
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2021
Refinement of porcine studies is achieved by introducing a standardized checklist and positive reinforcement training using a clicker. This work supports the collection of samples and the conduct of daily chores related to the animals.
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Characterization of a Pathogenic Escherichia coli Strain Derived from Oreochromis spp. Farms Using Whole-Genome Sequencing
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2022
The feasibility of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) strategies using benchtop instruments has simplified the genome interrogation of every microbe of public health relevance in a lab setting. A methodological adaptation of the workflow for bacterial WGS is described and a bioinformatics pipeline for analysis is also presented.
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Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT-LAMP) Assay for the Specific and Rapid Detection of Tilapia Lake Virus
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2020
We present an RT-LAMP assay for the detection of TiLV in tilapia fish using simple instruments over a relatively short period of time compared to conventional RT-PCR techniques. This protocol may help control the epidemic spread of TiLVD, especially in developing countries.
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Selective breeding improves production by linking broodfish choice to specific performance goals. Farmers select parents with desirable traits, then propagate their offspring under managed culture conditions. The approach can support faster-growing, disease-tolerant, or environmentally adaptable lines, helping production systems improve efficiency and match stock characteristics more closely to farming needs.
Genetic evaluation helps farmers balance improvement with stock health. By assessing cultured populations, they can support the maintenance of genetic diversity and limit inbreeding, rather than selecting only for immediate production traits. This balance matters because genetic management contributes to healthier stocks and makes improvement efforts more responsible over the long term.
Sex-ratio management addresses how the proportion of male and female fish can be incorporated into culture planning. Because males often grow more uniformly in culture, genetic strategies can inform decisions about managing sex ratios. This application connects reproduction-related management with production efficiency and product uniformity, while complementing selection for growth, survival, and other desirable traits.
An improvement-oriented workflow begins by identifying broodfish that express desirable traits, followed by propagating their offspring under managed culture conditions. Genetic evaluation can be incorporated to support diversity and limit inbreeding during stock management. Together, these steps connect parent selection, offspring production, and population stewardship rather than treating breeding as separate from farm operations.
Different genetic objectives address different farming constraints. Selection for rapid growth targets production efficiency, disease tolerance supports healthier lines, and environmental adaptability may help stocks perform under varied culture conditions. These objectives can be pursued in tilapia farming, research, or aquaculture development, allowing genetic programs to serve practical production and broader sector needs.
Genetic management contributes to sustainability by combining higher production efficiency with attention to stock health and diversity. Selective breeding can support desirable performance traits, while genetic evaluation helps limit inbreeding and maintain diversity. This combination supports responsible resource use and long-term aquaculture sustainability, linking farm productivity with stewardship of the stocks being developed.