Study challenges farmed shrimp concerns22 Oct 2018Scientists at the University of Stirling have challenged concerns around the consumption of imported farmed shrimp - with new research indicating that it is as safe as any other seafood product.
A plant-based solution to shrimp health2 Oct 2018A plant-based water conditioner that protects shrimp larvae and post-larvae against stress and health threats is now available in Mexico and Thailand.
A seismic shift in shrimp farming28 Sep 2018Charoen Pokphands Foods (CPF) has announced plans to stop farming shrimp in outdoor facilities within the next five years.
ASC streamlines Vietnamese certification scheme27 Sep 2018A new collaborative project designed to help fish and shrimp farmers in Vietnam achieve ASC certification has been launched today.
A progressive approach to shrimp health management26 Sep 2018How water quality management, low stocking densities and the use of specialised feeds can consign the use of antibiotics in shrimp farming to history.
18% increase in shrimp production predicted26 Sep 2018Global shrimp production is likely to increase by over 18 percent by 2020, according to Dr James Anderson, with Ecuador, Honduras, Panama and Saudi Arabia leading the charge.
Women in aquaculture: Shweta Vakil21 Sep 2018Shweta Vakil, director of one of India's largest aquaculture companies, explains how her role involves working with hatcheries, farmers and the post-production sector to take shrimps “from farm to for…
Women in aquaculture: Liris Maduningtyas12 Sep 2018Liris Maduningtyas, entrepreneur, shrimp farmer and CEO of Jala Tech, outlines how she plans to use data mining to improve shrimp health in Indonesia and beyond.
A live alternative to Artemia?11 Sep 2018The secret source of live feeds for the production of larval shrimp and finfish was revealed at a conference in London today.
Will disinfectant interfere with probiotics in my shrimp pond?6 Sep 2018SponsoredMany fish and shrimp farmers who are interested in using Halamid, for protection of their valuable crop, ask how this will interfere with the probiotics they use, directly dosed into a pond/tank or so…
Nutriad shares knowledge on shrimp nutrition5 Sep 2018SponsoredMultinational feed additives producer Nutriad, pioneer in species-specific additive solutions in aquaculture, once more sponsored The Roundtable Aquaculture Series (TARS) which was held in August in C…
Genomic breakthrough for freshwater prawns5 Sep 2018The sequencing and assembly of the world’s first high-quality genome of giant freshwater prawn (M. rosenbergii) has now been completed.
Sugarcane derivative improves FCRs in fish and shrimp farms 4 Sep 2018Trials of a new patented feed additive, derived from the sugarcane plant (Saccharum officinarum) suggest its ability to improve growth rates and feed conversion ratios in a number of commercially impo…
The Loc star of shrimp health 23 Aug 2018Dr Loc Tran, founder of ShrimpVet and one of the key researchers behind the discovery of the causes of EMS in shrimp, explains how he was prepared to risk the wrath of his mother to establish the Viet…
Why shrimp producers must learn from salmon sector16 Aug 2018Shrimp producers and processors must learn from the salmon sector by diversifying their product range and increasing demand if they are to avoid a prolonged price crash, according to a new report.
Shrimp producers seek feed solutions31 Jul 2018The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has held the first meeting of its feed working group in Machala, Ecuador this month.
EU to fund Ecuadorian shrimp project 25 Jul 2018The EU has pledged funding to help boost the competitiveness of Ecuadorian shrimp producers and increase their exports to European countries.
Shrimp farming’s next superpower?17 Jul 2018Myanmar could produce as much shrimp as Vietnam and Thailand according to one of aquaculture’s most eminent academics.
INVE lands landmark Artemia export deal 4 Jul 2018INVE Thailand has become the first company in Asia to be allowed to export its Artemia cysts, feed and health products into Ecuador.
Key speakers for World Aqua Society event revealed 7 May 2018Changing the face of Asian shrimp production and technological innovation in marine salmon farming are set to be themes of the plenary sessions at this year’s World Aquaculture Society (WAS) conferenc…
