Aquafeeds
Meta-analysis of the feed additive Novacq in Pacific white shrimp diets
The feed additive outperformed a control diet – with larger animals and 25 percent greater survival – as well as a benchmark commercial feed.
Health & Welfare
Effect of nucleotides on immunoregulation and AHPND resistance in Pacific white shrimp
Including a commercial nucleotide in L. vannamei diets improved growth, survival, immune response, resistance to AHPND and profitability.
Health & Welfare
Can dietary inclusion of montmorillonite clay help mitigate the farmed shrimp AHPND pandemic?
A commercial montmorillonite clay may help protect L. vannamei against production and economic losses from AHPND outbreaks in shrimp farms.
Health & Welfare
Do diets supplemented with phytobiotics protect Pacific white shrimp against AHPND?
Shrimp diets supplemented with phytobiotics and applied at critical periods could mitigate the impact of AHPND and other pathologies.
Aquafeeds
Brown shrimp byproduct is a suitable ingredient for Pacific white shrimp diets
Growth and feed utilization of L. vannamei improved when brown shrimp processing remains were included in higher proportions than fishmeal.
Innovation & Investment
Homegrown Shrimp USA officially opens new shrimp RAS facility in Florida
Homegrown Shrimp USA opened its first shrimp RAS facility in the United States in a rural community in the heart of southern Florida.
Aquafeeds
Apparent digestibility of six novel protein sources in Pacific white shrimp diets
In a digestibility trial, novel protein sources like single-cell proteins showed the greatest potential for Pacific white shrimp diets.
Health & Welfare
Can sponge biocarriers control inorganic nitrogen and suspended solids in zero exchange systems for Pacific white shrimp?
Sponge biocarriers can maintain low levels of ammonia, nitrite and suspended solids for white shrimp in zero-water-exchange production systems.
Health & Welfare
Differences in intestinal microbiota in Pacific white shrimp from greenhouse and aquaponic systems
The bacterial flora composition of shrimp from greenhouses and aquaponics reflected prevailing biological sludge vs. autotrophic biological processes.
Health & Welfare
Effects of a multi-species probiotic on Pacific white shrimp growth, resistance against Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Incorporating probiotics in reduced marine meal diets can improve aquafeed efficiency and resilience against the pathogen V. parahaemolyticus.
Improving the health and Fusarium resistance of Pacific white shrimp through dietary supplementation
Health & Welfare
Improving the health and Fusarium resistance of Pacific white shrimp through dietary supplementation
Adding glucan and fructooligosaccharides optimally enhances growth and antioxidant activities, non-specific immunity and disease resistance of L. vannamei.
Health & Welfare
Effects of probiotics on ammonia degradation in vitro and in Pacific white shrimp ponds
The two probiotics studied degraded ammonia in vitro and in ponds. A magnetic field improved germination and proliferation of Bacillus spores in vitro.
Health & Welfare
How phospholipid sources impact growth, health and gut microbiota of female Pacific white shrimp
Dietary phospholipid sources can improve the antioxidant capacity of L. vannamei broodstock females, boosting immunity against pathogenic bacteria.
Aquafeeds
Performance of fishmeal replacement with rice protein meal in experimental diets for juvenile Pacific white shrimp
Replacing 10 percent of fishmeal with rice protein meal significantly improves digestibility, protein synthesis, antioxidant capacity and disease.
Aquafeeds
What are the optimal levels for fishmeal and methionine in juvenile shrimp diets?
A correct balance of fishmeal and dietary methionine has a critical effect on Pacific white shrimp growth performance and economic efficiency.
Health & Welfare
The OIE should delist IHHNV as a reportable farmed shrimp pathogen
The Infectious Hypodermal and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHHNV) is established in shrimp ponds in Ecuador. Current PCR protocols are insufficient.