broodstock and nurseries, we replace 10% of our fresh and sea water daily using RAS systems. “Without any exception, both RAS and the open water system in the Dagon’s hatchery are planned and engineered by Dagon,” added Moti Shlomovitch, Dagons’ chief operating officer and former hatchery manager, “aiming to be ‘farmer-friendly’ and completely suit the facility’s specific requirements.” HFM: How do you manage to keep optimal environmental and biosecure conditions for all these species? LS: One of our hatchery’s biggest challenges is to maintain a continuous, multi-species fingerling production throughout the year. In order to do so, we had to adopt a strict biosecurity protocol. Full separation and designated staff to each department, together with support and
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routine check-ups from the veterinary services, enable us to control our facility’s health and keep it safe. HFM: Dagon delivers fingerlings worldwide. What are your projections looking forward? LS: “Dagon is aiming for increasing production and expanding the market. The concept is to transfer fingerlings worldwide,” added Boaz Ginzbourg, Dagon’s CEO. “On the other hand, we are now seeking joint venture partners to transfer our technology and eggs to hatcheries in adjacent countries.” Our pioneering developments keep Dagon at the forefront of both hatchery production and growout farming in the region, and the company could serve as a blueprint for sustainable aquaculture development throughout the Middle East/North Africa and beyond.
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