Heavy rainfall, especially during the monsoon season, can significantly affect shrimp pond water quality and bottom conditions. For shrimp farmers, understanding these changes is critical to maintaining stable pond ecosystems and preventing disease outbreaks. The monsoon brings: All of which can stress shrimp, reduce growth, and increase the risk of disease outbreaks like Vibriosis and white feces syndrome. Types of Rainfall and Their […]
Shrimp aquaculture is a major industry in India and plays a crucial role in the country’s economy. India is one of the world’s largest shrimp exporters. However, the industry faces serious challenges due to disease outbreaks such as White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) and Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND). To manage these problems, many farmers […]
Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by microorganisms that inhibit or destroy bacteria and other harmful microbes. Their use in medicine dates Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by microorganisms that inhibit or destroy bacteria and other harmful microbes. Their use in medicine dates back to the discovery of penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming in 1929. Since […]
Throughout the shrimp production cycle, different feed types are required to meet the nutritional needs of each life stage. In the early larval stages, shrimp rely on live feeds that are easy to digest and rich in nutrients. As they transition into the post-larval and grow-out phases, formulated shrimp feeds become the primary dietary source, providing consistent and balanced […]
Aquaculture is rapidly growing as a vital solution to food insecurity and malnutrition, expanding across nearly every corner of the globe. However, this growth has led to a troubling increase in disease outbreaks on aquaculture farms, prompting a surge in antibiotic use within the industry. This reliance on antibiotics has contributed to the rise of […]