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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Compliance and effects of biosecurity measures in fish farms in the Adamaoua Region (Cameroon)
Authors
Christian Wékéré, Jeanne Wikondi, Daniel Farda, Amhed Blakwé Wansso, Emmanuel Assana
Abstract
The main objective of this study was to evaluate biosafety practices in
fish farms in the Adamawa region of Cameroon in order to contribute to the
improvement of fish production. A cross-sectional study was carried from 2024
in the Adamawa region. A semi-structured interview and direct observations were
used to collect data on biosafety practices and fish production in 32 fish
farms. The main results showed a global biosafety measure compliance rate of
20%. No farm recorded a compliance rate between (25-75) or >75. The training
received by fish farmers in aquaculture and the constraints related to
biosafety practices, the production system, the production phase, the breeding
infrastructure, and disease diagnosis significantly affected the compliance
rate. For example, a farm applying 23.08% of biosafety measures recorded the
best production, followed by those applying 22.12%, although the mortality
rate, the average weight of fish at harvest of less than 300 g, and the
non-compliance with feeding hours remained at 20%, 68.1%, and 90.6%,
respectively. A strong correlation was thus established between the compliance
rate of biosafety measures and fish production, while operational constraints
persist as a major obstacle. This study highlights in importance of greater
stakeholder involment in the implementation of biosecurity practices and
provides a basis of the health certification of fish farmers and quality
assurance of their products.
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Pages:378-386
How to cite this article:
Christian Wékéré, Jeanne Wikondi, Daniel Farda, Amhed Blakwé Wansso, Emmanuel Assana "Compliance and effects of biosecurity measures in fish farms in the Adamaoua Region (Cameroon)". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 378-386
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