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<p>The increasing global population tends many sectors to overcome the food security issue; sustainable aquaculture is one of the systems that reveal the food problem in the world. The aquaculture industry is drastically increasing to offer the growing demand for this food type. The high mortalities threaten this sector during the first larval stages because of the low supplies of suitable feed for the fish larva. Artemia is vital for the aquaculture industry as it is the primary feed source for fish larvae; it is distinguished by its small size, food carrier characteristic, and off-the-shelf food feature. However, the principal source of artemia cysts has been affected by climate change, ultimately affecting artemia cyst production. Consequently, many areas worldwide try to produce artemia locally to satisfy the aquaculture rearing requirements. As a feed transmitter, artemia can be enriched with essential elements to feed the fish larvae; this method increases survivability, growth performance, and other growth indicators for many fish species. This review aimed to update the academia and stakeholders involved in artemia production in relation to the aquaculture industry. An updated overview of artemia production is also presented in the current review.</p>
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The increasing global population tends many sectors to overcome the food security issue; sustainable aquaculture is one of the systems that reveal the food problem in the world. The aquaculture industry is drastically increasing to offer the growing demand for this food type. The high mortalities threaten this sector during the first larval stages because of the low supplies of suitable feed for the fish larva. Artemia is vital for the aquaculture industry as it is the primary feed source for fish larvae; it is distinguished by its small size, food carrier characteristic, and off-the-shelf food feature. However, the principal source of artemia cysts has been affected by climate change, ultimately affecting artemia cyst production. Consequently, many areas worldwide try to produce artemia locally to satisfy the aquaculture rearing requirements. As a feed transmitter, artemia can be enriched with essential elements to feed the fish larvae; this method increases survivability, growth performance, and other growth indicators for many fish species. This review aimed to update the academia and stakeholders involved in artemia production in relation to the aquaculture industry. An updated overview of artemia production is also presented in the current review.

The Use of Artemia for Aquaculture Industry: An Updated Overview

Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture

Annals of Animal Science

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The increasing global population tends many sectors to overcome the food security issue; sustainable aquaculture is one of the systems that reveal the food...

The Use of Artemia for Aquaculture Industry: An Updated Overview

Data publikacji: 27 sty 2023

Zakres stron: 3 - 10

Otrzymano: 20 gru 2021

Przyjęty: 11 maj 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2022-0041

Słowa kluczowe
live food, enrichment, sustainable aquaculture, larvae feeding

© 2022 Khaled Madkour et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The Use of Artemia for Aquaculture Industry: An Updated Overview

Data publikacji: 27 sty 2023

Zakres stron: 3 - 10

Otrzymano: 20 gru 2021

Przyjęty: 11 maj 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2022-0041

Słowa kluczowelive food, enrichment, sustainable aquaculture, larvae feeding

© 2022 Khaled Madkour et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Słowa kluczowe
live food, enrichment, sustainable aquaculture, larvae feeding