Preparation of larval feeds for shrimp hatcheries

Preparation of artificial larval feeds for shrimp hatcheries

Objective: To prepare the artificial feeds for larvae of shellfishes

Procedure:

EGG CUSTARD:

Egg custard is the wet type of microfeed commonly used in hatcheries. The preparation of egg custard may vary in hatcheries.

Preparation of farm made crustacean larval feed

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Significance

This exercise will help the students to learn the preparation of artificial feeds for the larvae.  This has great research value and helps developing new larval feeds for the crustaceans.

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