Shellfish Breeding and Hatchery Management (2+1)

10.1.2 Transport of broodstock

Transportation of brood stock will become essential if the hatchery is located far away from the brooder collection site. The following points are to be kept in mind before taking up the transportation of brood stock:

1. The brooders must be healthy and fit for transportation.

2. The transportation duration must be as less as possible

3. There should not be any un due dealy in the transportation once packed.

4. Over stocking must be avoided

5. If infected or carrying pathogens or parasites the brooders must be transported only after they are fully recovered or healed.

6. There should be low metabolic activity in the brooders during transport to avoid accumulation of metabolites in the water.

Care must be taken for the safer transport.