WHO WE ARE

Avannotteria, Nursery of Sea

A Safe Environment for Reproduction

Avannotteria, located in Petrosino, Sicily, is a company specializing in juvenile breeding.
Since 2017 it has focused on the reproduction of Italian sea bass and sea bream from birth, establishing itself as a center of innovation and a strategic hub for production and distribution. In 2021,it expanded its product portfolio by initiating the breeding of meagre.
Currently, the company distributes fry both in Italy and internationally. The overarching goal is to achieve sustainable production by 2030.

A company that cares
for the sea and its environment.

THE PRODUCTION STAGES

Passion in Every Process

Controlled production, health and quality guaranteed

1. REPRODUCTION

The breeders, carefully chosen to maximize their performance, undergo regular zootechnical and health assessments to ensure a high level of well-being. Their diet is meticulously balanced to meet the nutritional requirements of each species throughout their biological cycles. By prioritizing animal welfare and providing balanced nutrition, we ensure the production of high-quality eggs, resulting in stronger larvae. Throughout the year, the breeding period is extended using stringent photo-thermoperiod protocols.
The release of gametes and the fertilization of eggs occur naturally, without the need for external stimulation.

2. LARVAL

Fertilized eggs undergo rigorous quality checks. The top-quality batches are transferred to specialized hatcheries where the initial stages of embryonic development occur until the larvae hatch. These larvae are then transferred to circular tanks where the water’s chemical and physical conditions are closely monitored and controlled. To initiate feeding, the larvae are exposed to a specific protocol that involves the administration of live foods, such as phytozooplankton, produced in our facility under strictly controlled sanitary conditions.

3. FITOZOOPLANCTON

Phytozooplankton, a component within our farm, consists of both vegetal (microalgae) and animal (rotifers) microorganisms, and later crustaceans (artemia). These organisms are sourced from strains selected based on their nutritional profile, size, high-density breeding capacity, and other desirable features. The crops undergo continuous microbiological monitoring to ensure their purity and quality. Phytozooplankton is administered in a progressive manner aligned with the larvae’s growth and the development of their mouths, until they transition from the larval phase to weaning. At this point, appropriately formulated inert, dry, and floured food is introduced.

4. WEANING

Once the larval phase concludes, the larvae are referred to as juveniles. At this stage, the animals are weaned and exclusively fed with inert food. The breeding phases culminate with operations focused on preparing batches of juveniles, which are then transferred to the pre-fattening department and subsequently to fattening facilities to complete the breeding cycle and reach commercial size. All specimens undergo meticulous selection to eliminate any malformed fish, ensuring the creation of homogeneous and qualitatively superior batches. Finally, each batch is vaccinated to prevent major diseases, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics in subsequent breeding phases.

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