A Code of Practice for the Aquaculture & Handling of Yabbies
Anyone interested in yabby farming will be interested in this - A Code of Practice for the Farming and Handling of Yabbies.
Code of Practice for the Farming and Handling of Yabbies Video
Produced by the Yabby Producers Association of WA, the Code provides a step-by-step guide to successful yabby farming and current industry best practice. It draws on the expertise and experience of industry members and the Department of Fisheries, providing a perfect reference for both prospective and established yabby farmers.
Yabby farming is becoming increasingly popular with farmers looking to diversify their farm activities. Its growing popularity has prompted the Yabby Producers Association to provide a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring the successful development of a sustainable industry.
The Code of Practice comprises a durable manual and a 30 minute video (VHS, PAL, colour, unrated) covering the following areas:
Starting up
What you need to get started
how to stock your dams
what sort of yields to expect
Choosing suitable dams
features to look for
what to avoid
the importance of a reliable water supply
dam size.
Feeding
how much to feed
where to feed
when to feed
what to feed and what to avoid
Seasonal influences on dam management
seasonal influences on yabby production and quality
re-stocking
the importance of keeping records
Harvesting and handling
how often to harvest
what is the best harvesting method
best times to harvest
gill washing and rinsing
Grading
Packaging
Sanitation
Quality assurance
chemical residue testing in yabbies
the importance of maintaining quality for export
the role of the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
bacterial contamination
algae toxins
pesticides and chemicals.
Water management
start up time
dams and roaded catchments
evaporation rates
Keeping yabbies healthy
the importance of gill washing
importation of freshwater crayfish
external fouling organisms
bacterial infections
health certification
Safety
vehicle position at the dam
correct lifting and pulling of traps
You can download the application form from here Yabby CoP Order Form.
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