Shrimp

What’s important for crustaceans?  

• High water quality 
• Appropriate pond location 
• Having strong post-larvae
• Stable environmental conditions  
• Correct water temperature 
• Optimal alkalinity levels
• Correct biosecurity procedures such as pond liners and fenced farms to prevent wild animals and harmful pathogens from entering.
• Optimal use of probiotics to boost growth

Common challenges 

For shrimp: 

• Acute Hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND): Bacterial infection that targets shrimp tissues and organs. Most common 30–35 days after stocking grow-out ponds.
• White spot syndrome virus (WSSV): Viral infection that can impact feed intake and result in high mortality rates. Symptoms include a pink/reddish/brown coloration due to the expansion of cuticular chromatophores, along with occasional white spots.
• Enterocytozoon Hepatopenaei (EHP): Microsporidian parasite that limits growth. Can be detected using gene-based tools.

Tips for maximizing health and performance 

• • Optimize feed and water quality 
  • Minimize stress during transportation 
  • Improve gut health 
  • Formulate stress-resistant nutrients in feed to help enhance immunity 
  • Implement good biosecurity practices 
  • Utilize correct aerations technology to aid and improve the dissolving of oxygen in the water
  • Regularly test water quality levels
  • Apply correct feeding levels (just below satiation)