How Water Technologies Combat Infectious Shrimp Diseases

How Water Technologies Combat Infectious Shrimp Diseases

Introduction:

The aquaculture industry has seen a significant increase in infectious diseases among shrimp, including Infectious Myonecrosis (IMN) caused by the Infectious Myonecrosis Virus (IMNV). These diseases pose major threats to shrimp populations, resulting in significant losses for farmers and the industry. In this article, we will explore the causes of infectious diseases in shrimp and examine the measures being taken to combat this problem, including biosecurity measures, vaccines, and innovative technologies.

The Expanding Global Shrimp Aquaculture Industry:

The global shrimp aquaculture industry produced approximately 6.5 million tons in 2019, leading to an increase in disease outbreaks and significant losses in shrimp production. However, growing shrimp at a large scale using closed systems and “Biofloc Technology” has historically faced challenges in controlling infectious diseases caused by parasites, bacteria, and viruses. Understanding the causes and impacts of diseases is crucial for implementing effective preventive and control measures.

Transmission Pathways of Infectious Diseases:

Infectious diseases in shrimp can spread through various pathways, including contact with infected water, direct contact with infected shrimp, and shared equipment and transport systems. While bacterial infections can sometimes be treated with antibiotics, their usage is generally considered detrimental and unsustainable. Viral infections pose an even greater threat as antibiotics are ineffective against viruses. Rapid and devastating spread throughout shrimp farms can occur, even with the presence of probiotics.

Addressing the Urgent Need:

Recognizing the urgency of this issue, NaturalShrimp adopted “Vibrio Suppression Technology” in 2014. This innovative system incorporates Electrocoagulation (EC) technology into the filtration process. Water treatment technologies based on anti-oxidative processes show great potential in reducing the spread of infectious diseases among shrimp populations. The proprietary technology of NaturalShrimp enhances control over the shrimp farming environment, including water temperature, pH levels, and dissolved oxygen levels. Strict sanitation and biosecurity protocols help reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.

Dedication to Excellence:

NaturalShrimp has dedicated extensive efforts to developing and commercializing technology that ensures consistent weekly yields of premium-quality shrimp through high automation within an indoor environment. Their patented and proprietary technology improves the performance of bacterial biofilms, resulting in enhanced shrimp health and performance. Through their enclosed, salt-water systems, NaturalShrimp utilizes patented technology to produce fresh, naturally grown shrimp without the need for antibiotics or toxic chemicals.

Conclusion:

Alternative water treatment technologies, such as NaturalShrimp’s Vibrio Suppression Technology, offer promising solutions to combat the rise of infectious shrimp diseases. By leveraging innovative approaches and implementing strict biosecurity measures, the aquaculture industry can mitigate the risks associated with disease outbreaks. Our commitment is to ensure the production of healthy and sustainable shrimp populations.

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Gary Shover

I am one of the few lucky recipients that received some of the most beautiful shrimp during a shipping trial…. and when I say lucky and beautiful, I am not exaggerating.The shrimp arrived in a sealed Styrofoam container and the temperature was 37 degrees. I then went to the store and purchased some regular shrimp. Sadly, the guy working the counter did not know where the shrimp originated from. After cleaning both the store bought shrimp and the Natural Shrimp I set about cooking and did so with a skillet and the grill…. The taste of Natural Shrimp was outstanding when compared to the store bought shrimp the taste comparison was as different as night and day. The texture and taste was shrimply outstanding… The store bought shrimp was gritty and had little flavor versus NaturalShrimp that was tasty and buttery smooth. After eating Natural Shrimps product, I will never eat store bought shrimp again and gladly rate this a 5 star product.

Randy Tye

I live on the Gulf Coast and regularly purchase fresh caught wild shrimp right off of the shrimp boat and I have had the pleasure of eating Natural Shrimp numerous times. There is no comparison in the quality. Natural Shrimp is gourmet quality and I highly recommend it.

Allen Frank

I have had the pleasure of tasting the Natural Shrimp on 3 separate occasions. I normally buy my shrimp from a small shop located in San Leon, Texas on the Gulf Coast right on the water that gets their shrimp ” Right off the boat”. I like that since I know they are American caught shrimp, and the boats are tied up next to the store. I can honestly say that the Natural Shrimp is BY FAR taster and has NO odor than the shrimp I normally buy from the store. They have a sweet and buttery taste. As a big plus there is no need to de-vein the shrimp also. There is NO visible vein to remove…..I can honestly rate these tasty shrimp as a HUGE 5 STAR.

Steve & Deb Salmen

My husband and I drove 12 hours to purchase shrimp from Natural Shrimp. We were not disappointed in our purchase. The shrimp was extremely clean, no odor and had a good flavor. We’re looking forward to purchasing more in the near future. 5 stars!

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