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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Perspectives and recommendations for Pacific white shrimp culture

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

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

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

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

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

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

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