Shrimp producers seeking to improve the profitability of their crops must be aware of external factors that may affect the survival and growth of their shrimp. One of the limiting factors for success in shrimp farming is the control of diseases. This control is mainly based on biosecurity, good nutrition and reduction of stress conditions during cultivation. In this sense, the study of the immune system of marine shrimp stands out as a source of knowledge to determine the degree of the animal’s susceptibility and resistance to pathogenic microorganisms and parasites. In addition, these studies provide valuable knowledge to the relationship between the physicalchemical parameters of water and the degree of immune response. The shrimp’s mechanisms of defence that allow the control of attacks by external agents such as viruses and bacteria include the production of hemocytes, defence cells present in the blood of shrimp. This is the central theme of this article, adapted and summarized from the original publication in Revista Acuacultura – National Chamber of Aquaculture, No. 126, December 2018. ............ Read this story to know more……….. To read full article Subscribe too

With the evolution of shrimp aquaculture over the years from traditional, extensive and semi-intensive culture methods to modern intensive and scientific culture practices following the introduction of the exotic L. vannamei in 2009, India’s farmed shrimp production touched around 700,000 tonnes in the year 2017 - 2018. However, problems associated with shrimp farming such as emerging diseases, food safety issues, market issues, slumping prices also intensified over the last couple of years, leaving the Indian Shrimp Industry at crossroads, with little clue or plan to go forward. In this article, I try to analyze the issues faced by the sector in the year 2018 and put forth my views to usher in a better Shrimp farming year 2019. …..……....... Read to know more…... To read full article Subscribe too

Loaches, commonly known as Botia, are popular tropical freshwater ornamental fish. They are easy to keep aquarium species that thrive well in community tanks. Loaches are primarily scavengers and spend their time nibbling on the tidbits of food on the tank bottom. These fish prefer to be kept in schools of their own kind, and if kept alone, they pine away with loneliness. Read to know more…….…....... Read to know more…... To read full article Subscribe too