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Live Table Size Fish Transportation Practices in Nepal: Present Status and Its Prospective

Md. Akbal Husen, Saddam Hussain, Shiv Narayan Mehta

Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · pp. 27–36 · Published 24 Aug 2024

10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i9803

Abstract

This study provides insights into live fish trans­portation practices in Nepal. This study is based on primary and secondary data which were collected from various sources. Demands of fish have been increasing in the country due to awareness of peoples about health and also increased population of Nepal. Pond aquaculture contribution was 72.7 % in total fish production of Nepal. Aquaculture production is mainly from pond fish farming of Terai region from where live fish have been supplying in the major cities of Nepal. Live table size fish fetch higher price in the market. However, farmers and venders were not using the proper protocol from harvest to deliver of fish to the destination and its causes stress on fish and detrimental effect on the muscle quality, mortality and economic losses. Naini and Silver carp mortality were recorded up to 20% as reported by respondents. The loading weight of fish varied species wise and seasons and it is ranges from 40-70 kg/500 litres of water in plastic water tank. Since, the live fish traders/venders doesn’t know how the live fish is harvested, handled and transported, therefore to impart practical knowledge, the farmers should be trained about the best practiced of live table size fish handling and transportation to ensure healthy live fish for the consumer of Nepal.

Live fish transportation aquaculture consumer

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