Shellfish Breeding and Hatchery Management (2+1)

8.1.4 Bioeconomic values of the brooders

The brooders have a tremendous biological as well as economical value. In general a healthy brooder is the base for the population proliferation and establishment. The following parameters are considered while fixing the bioeconomic value of the brooders.

1. The size of the female brooders
2. The healthiness of the brooders
3. The natural habitat of the brooder
4. The stress bearing ability (tolerence)
5. The age of the brooders
6. The known fecundity of the brooder
   

Based on the above, the value of the brooder is ascertained and fixed.