Shrimp farmers in Alabama are seeking to increase efficiency and intensify production. Semi-intensive earthen ponds are the traditional production system used by Alabama shrimp farmers; however, there is interest in evaluating intensive pond-based production systems, such as split ponds. These...

The inclusion of feeding effectors in plant-based diets is a strategy to accelerate feed detection and consumption by shrimp. This study evaluated the effect of krill meal (KM), krill oil (KO) and fish hydrolysate (FH) addition to a soybean-based diet on feeding behavior and growth of Litopenaeus...

The ionic profile of inland low salinity water sources can be dramatically different with variable concentrations of magnesium (Mg²⁺). Inland shrimp farmers in Alabama, USA, supplement Mg²⁺ at the start of each production cycle to reach concentrations >20 mg/L at 1 to 11 g/L salinities. However,...

The continued success of shrimp farming will rely on improved feed management and reductions in labor costs. Shrimp are omnivorous, eating many small meals with limited stomach capacity for food storage. Hence, increased performance may be obtained by spreading feed through multiple meals. Initial ...

Feed effectors have been suggested to improve the efficiency of plant-based shrimp diets by increasing attractability and palatability. This research trial aimed to expand upon previous Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) research involving plant-based diets, feed effectors and passive...

Numerous advanced soybean meal (SBM) products are available in the market today, which were produced through modified or improved methodologies from the traditional solvent extraction procedure, to reduce or eliminate the antinutritional factors and improve bioavailability of nutrients. Despite the ...

Shrimp production has been one of the most important sectors of aquaculture for the last few decades for both its market value and consumer acceptance. The majority of shrimp feeding protocols in typical production setups rely on a combination of feed trays and predetermined feed plans which do not ...

Feed is one of the primary costs associated with commercial production of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). This high cost is the combined outcome of feed cost and feed management. As feeding technology evolves, specifically the use of automated feeding systems, it is vital to reevaluate ...

Numerous approaches can be implemented to carry out on-farm Extension demonstrations in aquaculture. The design and approach used are often governed by the problem or question that needs to be addressed as well as budgetary constraints within Extension programs. West Alabama is home to a unique...