Shrimp

Thứ 6, 22/11/2024

A genetic solution for tackling white spot syndrome virus in shrimp

How genomic selection can rapidly increase the resistance of whiteleg shrimp to white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) – one of the most costly diseases in the global

Shrimp

Biomass - the billion-dollar shrimp question - Part 2

When using a nursery phase pond, the transfer to grow-out is an opportunity to accurately estimate biomass in a way unachievable in grow-out ponds

Biomass - the billion-dollar shrimp question - Part 1

As part of the on-going series on The Fish Site, the shrimp farming experts at Alune outline the current techniques for measuring shrimp biomass

Study backs the use of bacteriophages in shrimp aquaculture

Bacteriophages can prove an effective alternative to the use of antibiotics to tackle Vibrio infections in shrimp aquaculture, according to a new study.

How to handle ammonia spikes when farming shrimp - Part 2

In order to prevent ammonia issues in shrimp ponds, proper management is needed to keep the concentration below the maximum threshold or lethal concentrations.

How to handle ammonia spikes when farming shrimp - Part 1

Ammonia is nitrogenous waste produced from feed input and microbial decomposition of organic matter in water columns.

Shrimp disease guide - White Spot Disease

White Spot Disease (WSD), also known as infection with White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV), is a highly contagious viral disease of prawns that causes high rates

Why small-scale, tank-based shrimp production is on the rise

Interest in tank-based shrimp production systems has been increasing in recent years in North America and Europe, while it's also slowly gaining traction

A new tool in the battle against decapod iridescent virus (DIV-1)

A new diagnostic tool that can detect a range of aquatic pathogens, including DIV-1, between two and four weeks before clinical signs are apparent to shrimp

In vitro protein digestibility of a microbial-enhanced protein for juvenile white shrimp

Increasing demand for specialty feeds has stimulated the increase and growth of specialty ingredients that enhance the quality of feeds.

Effect of Streptomyces probiotics on gut microbiota of Pacific white shrimp

In an aquaculture system, shrimp and microorganisms share the same aquatic medium; thus, the intestinal microbial community interacts directly with planktonic

Data with destiny sharing information in shrimp farms

Ralf Onken, head of software development at FAI, explains how working with shrimp producers to manage key performance and sustainability metrics can improve