Prebiotic use in feed may boost shrimp survival

Adding mannoproteins to the diets of farmed shrimp raised in biofloc systems may improve survival rates, say researchers.

18/05/2018
Brazilian shrimp farmers eye new horizons Brazilian shrimp farmers eye new horizons

Seafood is one of the most-traded commodities in the world, with values as much as three times higher than other animal proteins.

17/05/2018
Mixed feeding schedules benefit growth of Pacific shrimp Mixed feeding schedules benefit growth of Pacific shrimp

Aquafeeds are the most important cost in fed fish and shrimp aquaculture operations, especially considering that – even under appropriate feeding management

16/05/2018
Shrimp trial sets stage for insect protein in aquafeed Shrimp trial sets stage for insect protein in aquafeed

The white leg shrimp is one of the main species in aquaculture. 3.7 million metric tons are produced every year

16/05/2018
Organic acids in aquafeeds: A potential substitute for antibiotics Organic acids in aquafeeds: A potential substitute for antibiotics

Using the right types can enhance growth, nutrient utilization, immune response and disease resistance

14/05/2018
A comprehensive look at the Proficiency Test for farmed shrimp A comprehensive look at the Proficiency Test for farmed shrimp

Based on the importance of infectious diseases in the shrimp industry worldwide and the problems associated with their presence, the diagnosis of shrimp pathoge

12/05/2018
Asepsis key to prevent contamination in shrimp hatcheries Asepsis key to prevent contamination in shrimp hatcheries

Maintaining biosecurity in shrimp hatcheries by minimizing risk factors and the presence of pathogens and their potential dispersion is key to the success

12/05/2018
Algae innovators aim to freeze out early-stage shrimp losses Algae innovators aim to freeze out early-stage shrimp losses

Diatom product from TomAlgae, part of Benchmark Holdings, showing its versatility. Algae innovators aim to freeze out early-stage shrimp losses

25/04/2018
Microalgae into medicine: Biotech startup targets shrimp, salmon diseases Microalgae into medicine: Biotech startup targets shrimp, salmon diseases

MicroSynbiotiX developing versatile oral vaccines intended for wide range of species. Microalgae into medicine: Biotech startup targets shrimp, salmon diseases

25/04/2018
Retrofitting shrimp farms to recirculating systems Retrofitting shrimp farms to recirculating systems

For several years, our team has collaborated in the development and fine-tuning of technology to retrofit and “close” semi-intensive shrimp farms with large

24/04/2018
Krill meal performs well in shrimp feed experiments Krill meal performs well in shrimp feed experiments

Even low inclusion rates improve feed efficiency for juvenile whiteleg shrimp reared in high salinities

23/04/2018
Balanced protein/energy diet may offer low-cost feed for farmed shrimp Balanced protein/energy diet may offer low-cost feed for farmed shrimp

The correct dietary protein and energy ratio may support farmed shrimp production, growth and offer a lower-cost feed, say researchers.

23/04/2018
A study of Zoea-2 Syndrome in hatcheries in India, part 3 A study of Zoea-2 Syndrome in hatcheries in India, part 3

Perspectives and recommendations for Pacific white shrimp culture

18/04/2018
A study of Zoea-2 Syndrome in hatcheries in India, part 2 A study of Zoea-2 Syndrome in hatcheries in India, part 2

Indian shrimp hatcheries have experienced larval mortality in the zoea-2 stage, with molt deterioration and resulting in heavy mortality.

18/04/2018
A study of Zoea-2 Syndrome in hatcheries in India, part 1 A study of Zoea-2 Syndrome in hatcheries in India, part 1

Overview and methodology for examination of Pacific white shrimp mortalities. A study of Zoea-2 Syndrome in hatcheries in India, part 1

17/04/2018
Cost-effective biosecurity crucial for shrimp farming Cost-effective biosecurity crucial for shrimp farming

Old and new aquaculture diseases mean clean, healthy animals as critical today as ever. Cost-effective biosecurity crucial for shrimp farming

16/04/2018
Rating smallholder shrimp farmers’ sustainability challenging, controversial Rating smallholder shrimp farmers’ sustainability challenging, controversial

Farmers in Sri Lanka and other developing nations struggle to get credit for improvements in practices

16/04/2018
Ongoing production issues in shrimp farming, part 2 Ongoing production issues in shrimp farming, part 2

Shrimp farming is a relatively new industry and initially lagged behind in the development of standard health management practices

05/04/2018
Ongoing production issues in shrimp farming, part 1 Ongoing production issues in shrimp farming, part 1

The global shrimp farming industry is more than 40 years old, and production has been increasing steadily in the last two decades

05/04/2018
Nutritional evaluation of improved soybean meal in Pacific white shrimp diets Nutritional evaluation of improved soybean meal in Pacific white shrimp diets

The Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) is the most widely farmed shrimp species, and research to improve knowledge of its nutritional requirements

04/04/2018
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