Credit: Nguyen Van Hoa (Vietnam) Source: www.fishconsult.org This video presents farming of catfish and shrimp in Vietnam. Farming husbandry such as feeding and sampling is covered. Fish processing is covered in this video.
Tag: shrimp
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Nov 13 2012
The profile of shrimp culture in Thailand
Credit: Proyrat Chaowajaroenpong and Ong-art Kumprasert (Thailand) According to the information available in 2011, the acreage under shrimp culture amounts 71,200 ha producing 400,000 – 500,000 tons of shrimp/year. There is approximately 30,000 shrimp farms; out of which 75% are small-scale operations. In the present, about 99% of produced shrimp belongs to whiteleg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei while …
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Nov 09 2012
Initial farming of Indian white prawn, Penaeus Indicus in Egypt
Photo credit: Adel Mansour and Hussien Mansour (Egypt) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Even though the Initial attempts of shrimp farming in Egypt goes back to about 10 years back, the productivity per unit area was never satisfactory due to variety of reasons. The farmed species is considered among …
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Nov 06 2012
Shrimp harvesting from earthen ponds in Thailand
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The two photos show the harvesting process of shrimp in earthen ponds which is carried out typically in shrimp harvesting whereas pond water is drained and shrimp is collected at the outlet out of the pond. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we …
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Nov 01 2012
Culture of whiteleg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei in Peru (in Spanish)
Credit:David Mendoza Ramirez (Peru) Desarrollado en estanques principalmente en zonas próximas a los manglares, en los últimos tiempos se han utilizado con éxito zonas costeras arenosas y terrenos alejados de la costa. Los niveles de producción principales son de mayor escala y el principal mercado es el de exportación. Su principal desventaja consiste en la …
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Oct 31 2012
Size grading of harvested whiteleg shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) in Thailand
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) Description: Worawut Koedprang and Abdel Rahman El Gamal Two of the three photos show the hand grading of heads-on harvested whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei. It is obvious that women contribute significantly to the grading process which takes place after cold bathing. In order to …
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Oct 26 2012
Cold bathing of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei in Thailand
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The two photos show the workers while are pouring the whiteleg shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) into an iced bath. This practice is necessary after harvesting and before grading. While the ice bath is shocking harvested shrimp, it will lead to preserving the meat quality of shrimp and extending its shelf life. Note: We decided …
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Oct 23 2012
Aerating shrimp ponds in Thailand
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows the aeration of a shrimp earthen pond using paddle wheels. The power of aerators (in horse power) and its positioning is important not only for providing sufficient air and so oxygen to farmed shrimp but also to create water circulation that direct pond sediments to settle in the center …
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Oct 20 2012
A model of shrimp ponds in Thailand
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The two photos shows models of shrimp ponds. The first photo shows a pond lined with PE (Polyethylene) sheet for the protection against dike erosion, as well as prevent water seepage and possible diseases infection. The second photo shows the coverage of the pond with bird netting which is used to protect …
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Sep 17 2012
Icing and transporting whiteleg shrimp to the market in Thailand
Credit:Wanna Thawinwan (Thailand) According to a prior agreement, the trader goes to the shrimp farm early in the morning to finalize the purchasing of shrimp and to prepare as well as to transport the shrimp. Icing and transporting the shrimp is the responsibility of the trader. The preparation includes size grading according to the marketing …
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