Culture of the giant freshwater prawn in three different systems were comparatively studied. These culture systems are: 1) a large earthen pond; 2) nylon cages submerged in an irrigation canal; and 3) a longitudinal ditch located in an orchard. Each culture system was initially stocked with juvenile prawns at 5 prawns/m2. The prawns were fed with a compound diet at the same ratio for the experimental period of six months. The results showed a significant difference on growth among these three systems. The prawns reared in cages exhibited the poorest growth while those of the other two systems exhibited better and comparable growth. Nevertheless, the prawn reared in cages showed the best survival (52.5%). Survival of prawn reared in the earthen pond and the longitudinal ditch were 48.0% and 35.2%, respectively. The yield per rai (0.16 ha) per crop (six months) of these three systems were 210 kg, 138 kg, and 74 kg, respectively. The factors affecting growth, survival, and production of the prawn are discussed.

Fish feed, in general, contains protein content not less than 35%. At present, the use of the fish meal as a source of protein is facing problem since the price of fish meal has been increasing and often unavailable. Thus, there is a need to replace fish meal with another source of protein. Since the brewers' yeast contains 38-42% protein it might be possible to produce fish feed.

Some observations before, during and after parturition were reported in 20 swamp buffalo cows (Bubalus bubalis) all together. Preparturient changes concerning labia, pelvis and udder were described. The rectal temperature in one cow was recorded every morning and evening for 11 days before parturition. During parturition the appearance and the rupture of the fetal membranes were observed. The expulsion of the calf took 28 min. in average. The placenta was expelled 3 hours and 24 min. after the expulsion of the fetus.

Three groups of 20 chickens Were given Lasota strain of Newcastle disease vaccine when they were 11 days old via eye dropping. Chickens of the first group were also inoculated subcutaneously with levamisole 4.5 mg/bird and 6.75 mg/bird (10.0 mg/lb. and 15.0 mg/lb.). Serum samples were serially collected and hemagglutination inhibition (HI) titres were assay. HI titres in sera from levamisole inoculated birds were higher than those in sera collected from control birds.

The main objective of this study is to identify the socio-economic factors influencing farmers decision making regarding the adoption of high yielding varieties of rice and the impact on farming and farmers of Suphan Buri. Two hundreds farm households were randomized from Don Chedi of Suphan Buri for interview. The adoption of high yielding varieties of rice is largely determined by the degree of water control. The adoption has been accompanied by a sharp rise in demand for labor and farm mechanization. This resulted in raising farm productivity and reducing seasonal unemployment.

Incidence of hydropsy-chick affected flocks from 12 commercial broiler farms in Chon-Buri Chachoeng-Sae and Samutprakarn was recorded. The age of chicks affected with hydropsy syndrome ranged from two to six weeks. The mortality rate was low (5-25%) and reached the peak when chicks were about four weeks of age. In all studied flocks, there had been previously an attack of pulmonary aspergillosis during the first week of life. The hydropsy chicks, at necropsy, showed ascites, hydropericardium, cardias dilatation -hydropericardium, cardiac dilatation with prominent nodular thickening of A-V valves and severe lung edema. Microscopic sections of the lungs revealed diffuse foci of Aspergillus-granulomata.

The outbreak of saprolegniasis in the experimental clariid catfish (Clarias batrachus) was observed in the fish diseases laboratory. The spread of this fungal disease was very rapid. The mortality and morbidity were 45% and 90% respectively. The sand goby (Oxyeleotris marmoratus) was considered as the source of disease. The infection disappeared in 9 days after the initial detection of the moribund catfish. The clinical signs, pathological appearance and the characteristics of the causative fungi were described.

Three swamp buffalo bulls aged 1.5, 1.10 and 2 years were submitted to frequent blood sampling every 15 m within a period of 25 hrs. Plasma LH and testosterone were quantified by radioimmunoassay method. The levels of the 2 hormones in each individual exhibited episodic and nonrhythmic patterns. The number of LH peaks varied according to individuals ranging from no peak in one bull to 2 in the other 2 bulls. The mean concentrations during the period of study for each bull were 0.74, 0.33, and 1.17 ng/ml. Whereas the number of testosterone peaks varied between 1-10 and the average testosterone concentration were 0.1, 0.33 and 0.55 ng/ml for the younger to the older bulls respectively. The testosterone peaks related to LH peaks in each individual bull.

A report of an outbreak of Aspergillus among 100,000 young chicks in a farm was presented. The mortality rate was 6 percent with pulmonary system, and about 4 percent were opthalmic lesions in either left or right side of the eye. The yellowish diphtheriatic membrane which is attached to the conjunctiva under the third eye lid contained numerous branching septated hyphae of Aspergillus fumigatus. Histopathological examination of the affected eyes revealed inflammation of the conjuctiva, third eye lid, choroid and iris. Abundance of mononuclear cells and heterophils were observed in the affected tissue. Opacity of the cornea showed evidence of edema, heterophils infiltration and ulceration. The upper part of the wing of the same side of the affected eye were wet and dirty due to deposition of tear and dust.