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Animal Welfare

In the following pages you will find a selection of articles that have appeared in recent issues of the OFI Journal. Over a period of time these pages will develop into a valuable database of information for the industry.
 
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MAN-MADE FISH: DOMESTICATED FISHES AND THEIR PLACE IN THE AQUATIC TRADE AND HOBBY
OFI President Svein A. Fosså discusses the place of selective bred varieties, hybrids, GMO's, artificially coloured fish, etc., in the aquatic trade and hobby. Possible problem areas are pointed out and recommendations are given. Originally presented as the Keynote Address at Aquarama 2003.

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PHOTO: DR.ZHIYUAN GONG, NUS

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS IN THE AQUATIC TRADE?
OFI Vice-Chairman Svein A. Fosså, discusses the complex and controversial issue of GMO's and their implications for the ornamental aquatic industry.

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