Specially designed to support the resilience of shrimp facing challenging conditions and provide optimal nutrition to safeguard farm performance, this new, prime functional feed has debuted in India.
Shrimp farming is one of the great success stories of global aquaculture. Through its rapid growth in recent decades, the sector has taken a lead role in contributing to world food security. However, the dependency and constant interaction that shrimp have with their environment means that they are persistently exposed to naturally occurring challenges that have a negative impact in the shrimp and can potentially impact production. Recognising the scale of the threat posed by these challenges, Skretting has launched the brand new feed, Armis.
Historically, producers hit by challenges such as Enterocytozoon hepatopenai (EHP) and other parasites have had little option but to feed their afflicted, slow-growing stocks increased volumes of feed. This in turn results in significantly increased costs and diminished profitability. Now, farmers can turn to Armis, a practical solution that supports the shrimp’s resilience and continued growth under challenging conditions.
Armis has been carefully developed over the past three years, built upon Skretting’s extensive knowledge of the specific nutritional requirements and digestive capabilities for shrimp species. It will also contain the latest phytogenic technology.
“Stemming from Skretting’s dedication to provide sustainable and effective solutions to aquaculture challenges globally, Armis represents a significant advancement for maintaining productivity in shrimp farming. The solution has undergone an extensive R&D validation process. Through this process we have not only ensured that it works, but also gained a deep understanding of why it works so effectively,” said Christian Delannoy, Skretting Global Product Manager – Health.
Armis has undergone an extensive R&D validation process. Through this process we have not only ensured that it works, but also gained a deep understanding of why it works so effectively.
Armis has first been made available to India. Field trials that were recently conducted in this country have demonstrated the diet’s efficacy in restoring and maintaining growth in challenged shrimp.
“EHP and other gut related issues are widespread in India shrimp farming, leading to considerable economic losses. The introduction of Armis in our market is key to supporting the sustainable growth of the industry”, says Dr. Raghavendrudu Gullipalli, Product Manager at Skretting India.
Following its launch in India, Armis will be strategically rolled out across other Asian producer countries.
