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ZAMBIA 1981-86. Fish Seed Production

1981-86. Chilanga, Zambia. Pekin ducks are integrated into the semi-intensive earthen fish breeding ponds at the Chilanga fish farm.

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Background Information Methods for collecting during the tilapia breeding season have been standardized. The necessity to establish fish seed production and distribution centers in different provinces of the Republic of Zambia was recognized from results obtained from feasibility and pilot studies conducted during 1981-1986 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

A pure bloodstock of tilapia was introduced into the Chilanga fish farm from the Kafue River System, and specialized ponds and successive production of fry and fingerlings have been maintained. The techniques for breeding and growing Pekin ducks to integrate them in tilapia ponds have also been standardized.

The results obtained at the Chilanga fish farm in the semi-intensive earthen breeding ponds have been conclusive, and similar fish seed production facilities using this method have been planned for Government fish farms throughout the country.