2018
Automated Feeding Systems for Improved Shrimp Production
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Soy Aquaculture Alliance
Category:
Export/Trade
Keywords:
Aquaculture
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Allen Davis, Auburn University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
1830-352-0501-I
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
United Soybean Board
$121,117
Leveraged Funding (Non-Checkoff):
$61,770 waived overhead at federally negotiated rate of 51%.
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Institution Funded:
Auburn University
$121,117
Brief Project Summary:

This work will concentrate on improving the culture performance of shrimp using automated feed management systems. Based on current research and industry-based application, the move from hand feeding 1-2 time per day to the use of automated feeding systems (allowing 24hr feeding and an increased number of feedings), has resulted in a doubling of growth rates and consequently feed intake. This means in the same production footprint a farmer can almost double their production, which also means doubling the demand for feed. This project will promote the use of soy-based feeds by using a soy optimized open feed formulation and develop feed management strategies and data for automated feeding...

Unique Keywords:
#aquaculture
Information And Results
Final Project Results

Updated February 16, 2021:

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The results over four years of testing clearly demonstrated that increasing daily feedings through the use of automated feeding systems can significantly increase the production and value of L. vannamei produced in semi-intensive pond culture using a soy optimized feed formulations. Based on our experience real time feed management using acoustic feeders is the most efficient method of feed delivery. Irrespective of the technology, the increased production and/or reduced time to a given marketable size will offset the investment costs for equipment. It should be noted that the application of these technologies have the potential to reduce the time to market, increase production and requirements for feed inputs. Thus, as farmers adopt these technologies it will also drive the demand for feed.

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