The following points highlight the three main ways of procurement of fish seed. The ways are: 1. Procurement of Seeds from Riverine Source 2. Bundh Breeding 3. Induced Breeding. Way # 1. Procurement of Seeds from Riverine Source: Rivers in India form a major source of collection of fish seeds during the monsoon. At one time (1964-65) the riverine seed [...]
The following points highlight the top five techniques adopted for induced breeding. The techniques are: 1. Fish Pituitary Gland—Collection and Preservation 2. Preparation and Preservation of Pituitary Extract 3. Collection, Care, Identification and Selection of Breeders 4. Assessment of Pituitary Extracts 5. Collection of Eggs and Transfer to Hatcheries. Induced Breeding: Technique # 1. Fish Pituitary Gland—Collection and Preservation: (a) [...]
The following points highlight the five main hormones used in induced breeding. The hormones are: 1. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) 2. Luteinizing Hormone — Releasing Hormone 3. Progesterone 4. Antiestrogens 5. Ovaprim. Induced Breeding: Hormone # 1. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG): Among all the mammalian gonadotropins, HCG has given the best result, HCG is widely used as it has an [...]