Abstract: A method of quickly producing a vaccine for a biotype of pathogenic microorganism is described, where a nucleic acid molecule or fragment thereof is obtained from a biological sample from an animal exposed to the microorganism, a protective molecule is prepared based on the nucleic acid molecule of interest or fragment thereof, and administered to an animal which has been or is as risk of being exposed to the microorganism. A protective response to the biotype of the microorganism is obtained in the animal.

Abstract: A flume for the production and growth of bivalves comprising a plurality of upwelling and production trenches contiguous to each other and in series with an upwelling trench located before each production trench, a water distribution system for effecting a continuous flow of water through said trenches, with each production trench having a conduit associated therewith for adding nutrient-bearing water to the main water supply coming from the previous upwelling trench, whereby each production trench receives the proper amount of nutrient for nourishing a supply of bivalves positioned therein.