Today, the unique properties of shrimp are not hidden from anyone. This nutritious organism, which is rich in calcium, iodine, phosphorus, iron, selenium, various vitamins B, D, protein, etc., has a high position in the food basket of many people. It is a suitable option for people who are interested in seafood.
The shrimp farming industry is considered as one of the most important income-generating industries in the world for the following reasons, which is in a high position in terms of economic value.
Shrimp is used as one of the best sources of the body due to its high nutritional properties: These nutritional properties include high protein, beneficial fatty acids such as omega 3, a complete package of vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins. Calcium, phosphorus, selenium, iron, sodium, potassium and so on.
Therefore, shrimp is used to treat many diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, depression, weakness of the nerves, various types of cancer, arthritis, bronchitis, etc.
Benefits of shrimp farming
- fast growth
- Ability to reproduce artificially
- Ability to breed in different breeding systems and seawater
- Resistance to most diseases
- Good marketing & …
Types of shrimp farming systems
- Pool: The most common around the world
- Channels
- Indoor systems
- Dense
How are shrimps sold?
- Shrimp are usually sold fresh and headless in American and Japanese markets (frozen, skinned, headless).
- Japanese markets also prefer fresh or, if possible, live.
- European markets prefer sardar and usually frozen with head.
Shrimp are raised in earthen ponds. First, water is brought to the shore by constructing a canal, and next to it, ponds with a capacity of at least one hectare are built and it is dewatered by a pump. These pools have an opening for water to enter. And they have an opening or valve for water to come out and it has an earthen wall that can hold water at a height of about 2 meters, so a shrimp pond has about 20,000 m3 of water.