shrimp disease Articles
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Aquacultural biotechnology in Thailand: the case of the shrimp industry
For the past decade, Thailand has been the leading exporter of shrimp and shrimp products to the world market and the income generated contributes substantially to the Thai economy. There are more than one million people employed directly or indirectly by the industry. At present, there is forceful competition due to price differences among major shrimp growing countries and due to new ...
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Affects of Viral Disease in Shrimp Farming
In Shrimp Disease control, they are Six viruses were known to affect Penaeid shrimp, but there are more than 20 viruses were identified as having affected wild stocks and commercial production. The OIE now lists seven viral diseases of shrimp in the Aquatic Animal Health Code, which are considered to be transmissible and of significant socio-economic and/or public health importance. These ...
By Vinnbio
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Aquaculture in the Philippines: The Top 10 Diseases Shrimp Farmers Should Be Aware Of
Shrimp are one of the most popular aquaculture species in the Philippines. Shrimp farming can be highly profitable, with higher harvest rates and relatively low production costs compared to other species when standardized, sustainable aquaculture approaches are followed. Disease outbreaks over the last two decades, however, have led to dramatic declines in the shrimp output and challenges for ...
By QB Labs, LLC
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Bacterial disease of Shrimp
Rickettsial Infections This infection is not recorded yet from Indian waters, systemic rickettsial infections were reported from cultured P. monodon from Malaysia and Singapore. In P. monodon, the rickettsia occurred within large cytoplasmic vacuoles where it formed-microcolonies of 19 to 33 f.lm in diameter. In heavy infections, cells with rickettsial inclusions were widespread in mesodermally ...
By Vinnbio
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Krill as a Source of Natural Carotenoids - Case Study
Krill is a source of natural carotenoids. Over 95% of the pigments present in krill are in the form of asthaxantin, which is the only type of pigment that fixes onto the flesh of salmon when krill is used in the diet and the flesh color is the same that it is found in wild salmon (Hue). Pigments in krill are esterified giving them more stability. Asthaxantine is not only a pigment, but also ...
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Affects of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) in Shrimp Farming (Part 3)
White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) is now and has for some time been the most serious threat facing the shrimp farming industry in Asia. It is an extremely virulent pathogen with a large number of host species. This disease is probably the major cause of direct losses of shrimp farming in Asia. Similarly, in Latin America, losses due to WSSV have been substantial. In addition, indirect losses in ...
By Vinnbio
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Chitin/Chitosan as an Immunostimulant - Case Study
Chitin is component of several crustacean and insect carapace. It is an energy source for several species which can degrade chitin through special enzymes. Disease control, profilaxis and eradication are based on the use of vaccines and chemiotherapeutical substances. But there are a number of pathologies that have no known cure. There are for example, the case of Piscirichettsiosis in Chilean ...
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EnviroDEFENSE PurPond Aquaculture Studies - Case Study
In 1997, a comprehensive study was performed in the Philippines and Thailand at various shrimp farms to test the efficacy of EnviroDEFENSE PurPond against regional competitors. The white paper presentation was delivered at the 1997 World Aquaculture Conference in Seattle, WA – Title: Efficacy of the Three Brands of Probiotics in Enhancing and Maintaining Optimum Physio-Chemical and ...
By JBMbio.com
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Seasteading could be the answer to sustainably feeding 9 billion people
Self-sufficient nation states in the middle of the ocean might be our ticket to a sustainable future. Oceans cover 71 percent of Earth’s surface, yet provide less than 2 percent of the food we eat. The growing demand for seafood, however — predicted to rise to 8 percent during the next decade — from an already depleted and exhausted ocean is forcing agriculturalists and fishers ...
By Ensia
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Shrimp Farming Guide For Beginners
Shrimp is a common food on the table. There are many varieties of shrimp. Each type of shrimp has its own characteristics. The freshwater shrimp and sea shrimp are rich in nutrients and taste slightly different. Nowadays, the scale and quantity of farmed shrimps are rising, and the technology of raising shrimps is also very mature. However, for some beginners, there is still much knowledge to ...
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The big shrimp farming debate: clear-water v. biofloc
In recent years, the global market for seafood products, including fresh shrimp, has grown, alongside consumer awareness of and demand for sustainably-sourced produce. This has resulted in a shift from traditional pond culture of shrimp, to closed systems that are closer to market, feature enhanced biosecurity, have a minimal environmental impact, and result in improved shrimp production. A tale ...
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