Fisheries Victoria Market Research Results
As an emerging industry development opportunity, Murray cod exhibited:
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remarkable fish farming attributes including:
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High stocking density tolerance,
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Efficient food conversion,
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Highly regarded eating qualities,
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Large egg and yolk sac,
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Established natural spawning methods,
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High domestic price (at current levels of supply),
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Medium – fast growth rates, and
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Low – moderate oxygen requirements.
“Although the taste tests were carried out in regions with varying backgrounds, the
results were fairly consistent and sent some clear messages.”
Murray cod was considered a potential candidate for each market. The fish had a:
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high meat yield,
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good taste,
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appropriate fat content, and
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no river or muddy odour.
It was considered to have:
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an ideal size,
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no fine fish bones,
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a delicate texture, and
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a sweet taste.