clams anyone?

[TroyPham]

I heard some rumor about an outbreak of a disease or parasite in the Marshall's. That's why a lot of clams started coming out of Vietnam. The problem with any aquaculture operation is that you are holding livestock in a much higher population density then in the wild. All it takes is one sick individual to result in an epidemic.

i've made several contacts in Vietnam for clams, and have talked to a few people here in the states that have imported several thousand over the past few years. most are not making the trip due to poor bagging and shipping. the % of clams making it alive is 25%. even going to the sellers and showing them how to pack and ship as not brought the % up. they still have poor results. most people are saying it's the way the clams are harvested from the wild. but it is the bagging of the clams that is the real issue.

i year or 2 ago.. if i remember correct, barry had tryed a shipment of clams from Vietnam and had very few make. there are some in the trade still getting them but the % is low.

i belive there are a few new farms in the works or that have started producing a few clams. most of what i have found is a few years old and there have been little updates on there progress.

i'm still looking for a source. and when i do.. i'll let you guys know.

[SueT]

Troy, i remember when Barry had that problem...I'm thinking it was maybe 2 years ago... It's sad when the clams have to pay for someones inability to do the right thing..