In response to a recent U. S. pet food recall, Zeigler Bros., Inc. has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of its shrimp feed. Customers are urged to stop feeding shrimp immediately and check the product labels for information on alternatives. The recalled feed contains the ingredient aquabond, which contains melamine. This ingredient is less common than the substance found in many pet foods and is a cheap binding agent purchased in the United States.
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HI Shrimp 35
HI Shrimp 35 is designed specifically for aquaculture systems requiring high stocking density. Zeigler also includes Vpak to help shrimp fight disease and maintain the correct ionic balance. In addition, HI Shrimp 35 contains ingredients that help maintain the correct pH level and slow the accumulation of divalent cations in the water. This feed is made in an ISO 9001:2015-certified plant.
Hyper-Intensive Shrimp 35 is a complete feed for recirculating systems that is designed to provide maximum growth, survival, and other critical elements. It has been formulated with a careful selection of ingredients and is formulated to minimize impact on water quality while delivering superior performance. A comparison of the feeds revealed a clear difference in the performance of shrimp. Here, the results reveal that the HI-35 shrimp feed was superior to SI-35 feed.
PL Raceway Plus
PL Raceway Plus zeigler shrimp food is a proven standard in intensive hatcheries and nurseries around the world. Its nutrient-dense formulation helps maximize feed conversion rates and is designed specifically for post-laser development. Its Vpak formula supports precise feeding, and is available in one kilogram pouches. It is a premium feed with high digestibility and is formulated with carefully selected particle sizes to maximize growth.
The nutritional composition of PL Raceway Plus was evaluated using SDS plots. SDS plots of shrimp harvested before a fasting period and during growth and growout phases revealed lower concentrations of most amino acids, organic acid lactate, and uridine, as compared to control-feed. However, the concentrations of inosine, carnitine, and ADP/ATP were higher.
EZ Artemia
EZ Artemia is a new type of krill feed developed by Zeigler Bros., Inc. aimed at aquarists and hatchery owners. It is a 100% replacement of the natural Artemia and has been proven to increase survival, PL, and growth. It is also free from any known shrimp pathogens. EZ Artemia contains VpakTM, an antimicrobial probiotic that helps shrimp fight disease and boosts the immune response of the fish. It has an excellent shelf-life of two years when stored at 22 C/77 F. It can also be frozen or refrigerated and has an open-container life of six weeks if not opened.
Compared to traditional krill, EZ Artemia is biosecure and pathogen free. It also reduces the oxygen demand during PL transport and maintenance of water quality. Because krill is the source of Artemia, removing contaminated feed from the pond can reduce production costs by fifteen to twenty percent. EZ Artemia is a great choice for aquarists as it matches the nutritional profile of enriched Artemia and can reduce production costs by up to $15 per kilogram.
PL Raceway
The PL Raceway zeigler shrimp feed is designed to meet the nutritional needs of post larvae in intensive nursery systems. Its nutrient dense formulation and carefully selected marine ingredients help increase feed conversion rates and promote acclimation of post larvae. It also contains Vpak and supports precision feeding, making it perfect for all stages of shrimp growth. It is recommended for a three-month feeding cycle and is available in both pellet and powdered form.
The optimum diet for Pacific White Shrimp relies on many aspects of shrimp production. This includes proper water exchange, induced maturation, Postlarvae production, nursery and grow-out, and disease diagnosis and control. This proposed research aims to develop the knowledge necessary for a successful shrimp farming industry in Texas. It should be suitable for commercial shrimp farming. This study was supported by research in these areas.
