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Large vs small, which size is best to harvest?

ShrimpstarAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022

Aquaculture is one of the most complex food production systems. All decisions taken by the farmer at all different levels of a farm’s organization can have a significant impact on…Continue readingLarge vs small, which size is best to harvest?

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Estimating Biomass: Average unit weight and its importance in modeling

ShrimpstarJuly 5, 2022July 5, 2022

Over the last four weeks, we have discussed different strategies to calculate the number of shrimp in our pond in different periods of time; that is, we have been trying…Continue readingEstimating Biomass: Average unit weight and its importance in modeling

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Estimating Biomass: Modeling Survival

DanielJune 28, 2022June 28, 2022

As we have seen over the last couple of weeks, measuring the number of individuals in a shrimp pond is crucial but is also a difficult job. We need to…Continue readingEstimating Biomass: Modeling Survival

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Improving shrimp aquaculture management, KPIs part II.

ShrimpstarMay 23, 2022

As promised in the past delivery, we will review the top KPIs used in shrimp aquaculture and (when possible) some of the critical values that a farmer should aim for…Continue readingImproving shrimp aquaculture management, KPIs part II.

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Improving shrimp aquaculture management, KPIs Part I.

ShrimpstarMay 16, 2022

Aquaculture has experienced an impressive change regarding management methods. In the case of shrimp, back in the 1980s and 1990s, extensive production meant a minimal production cost; there was no…Continue readingImproving shrimp aquaculture management, KPIs Part I.

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Shrimp farming basics: project viability and investment analysis II

ShrimpstarMarch 7, 2022March 7, 2022

Aquaculture is full of products and services that are supposed to do wonders for your shrimp. Different feed, additives, genetics, automation, immune system boosters, probiotics, biorremediators, filters, oxygenators, or consulting…Continue readingShrimp farming basics: project viability and investment analysis II

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The farmer dilemma or when is the best time to harvest.

ShrimpstarOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021

Shrimp aquaculture management is tough. The farmer must ensure that the shrimps in the ponds are well fed, healthy, and in an environment that promotes growth. This might seem easy…Continue readingThe farmer dilemma or when is the best time to harvest.

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Are shrimp farmers actual gamblers?

ShrimpstarSeptember 25, 2021September 25, 2021

Aquaculture as a whole is a high-risk endeavor. Not only does the product is a living organism, which has a direct impact on production due to differences in growth, mortalities,…Continue readingAre shrimp farmers actual gamblers?

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Aquaculture bioeconomics, what is that?

ShrimpstarSeptember 10, 2021October 16, 2021

Have you ever wondered, am I harvesting at the best possible time? Should I produce through an intensive or extensive system in the region where I live? How much feed…Continue readingAquaculture bioeconomics, what is that?

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