Sustainable Cultivation of Vannamei Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Using Innovative Feed Additives

Abstract

The study focuses on the sustainable cultivation of Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp in Navsari district, Gujarat, India, utilising innovative feed additives from Intron Life Sciences that primarily include probiotics, for gut & pond management, Tribiotic, Phytobiotics, Minerals and growth promoters. A comprehensive pond preparation and management approach over a 161-day culture period in 16 ponds resulted in a utilisation and survival rate of 78.85%, with individual pond survival rates ranging from 65.95% to 88.29%. Vibrio colony counts are within standard limits, with green colonies below 50 and yellow-coloured colonies below 500 throughout the culture period. A feed conversion ratio of 1.59 indicates a better feed utilisation. The results demonstrate the benefits of eco-friendly, organic feed additives for a healthier shrimp with sustainable aquaculture practices.