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January 2009 - Reproduction and Spawning Working Group Collaborative Project Underway; Preliminary Results to be Presented at World Aquaculture Society Meeting
The ZHA Reproduction and Spawning Working Group is currently conducting a study on the effects of varying holding densities on reproductive success in zebrafish. The study, a unique collaborative research project that includes participants from zebrafish laboratories from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia, will generate data that can be used to help establish scientifically based guidelines for housing zebrafish in laboratory conditions. Group leader Dan Castranova (who is also ZHA president-elect) has been invited to present preliminary results at the World Aquaculture Society Meeting's Zebrafish Workshop in Seattle, Washington, USA, which is taking place on February 16-17th of 2009. For more details on this event, see Upcoming Events under the News section of this website.
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The Zebrafish Husbandry Association (ZHA) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the improvement of husbandry standards for usage of the zebrafish (Danio rerio) in scientific research.
Who We Are
ZHA’s membership is comprised of a wide range of people interested in zebrafish culture; including research and veterinary professionals, facility managers, technicians, fish culturists, aquacultural engineers, and representatives from various private aquaculture supply and biomedical companies.
Our Mission
To promote and develop zebrafish husbandry standards through education, collaboration, and publication.
Becoming a Member
The only membership requirement of ZHA is a legitimate scientific interest in zebrafish biology, husbandry and culture.
ZHA's Key Goals
- Gather, review, and disseminate scientific information related to zebrafish biology and culture.
- Develop new and improved husbandry standards based upon published scientific information and ongoing research.
- Facilitate the exchange of zebrafish husbandry-related information.
- Design and execute collaborative research projects in various areas of zebrafish culture and biology with the expressed intent of eventual publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Professionalize the field of zebrafish husbandry, especially for those working in biomedical research aquaculture facilities (managers, technicians, etc.).