Aquafeeds
Brown mussel meal at inclusion levels of 1.73–2 percent is a potential additive in L. vannamei shrimp diets to promote growth and reduce FCR.
Innovation & Investment
Chilean biotech firm says its natural feed additive, Futerpenol®, reduces or eliminates the need for antibiotics in farmed salmon and trout by stimulating the immune responses of the fish.
Innovation & Investment
An orally administered vaccine product holds great promise for aquaculture, and Maryland-based startup VakSea is on the cusp of providing one. Sensing a major opportunity, the company’s focus has pivoted to shrimp.
Aquafeeds
The digestive systems of shrimp are main entry points for bacterial and viral pathogens, and unfavorable microflora. Natural feed additives that combine different actions have proven effective in improving survival where shrimp are exposed to bacterial pathogens.