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Opportunities for noble crayfish production in Belgium

Publication date: 2012-06-01
Publisher: International Association of Astacology

Author:

Abeel, Thomas

Keywords:

Crayfish, Aquaculture, Aqua-ERF, Astacus astacus, Diversification

Abstract:

Two University Colleges - KaHo Sint-Lieven (KAHO) and Hogeschool Universiteit Brussel (HUB) - are investigating whether production of noble crayfish could be a viable activity for Belgian farmers. Nowadays many farmers are trying to diversify their activities, and in this context crayfish culture might be an interesting way to provide an additional income.