In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we break down the major pressure points shaping today’s global shrimp sector, from extreme feed cost volatility to shifts in genetics and system design. You’ll hear how production models, biosecurity strategies, and market instability are redefining farm performance and risk across key producing regions. This conversation offers practical, research-driven insights for anyone operating in high-stakes shrimp production. Listen now on all major platforms!

Inspired by the 2023 article titled "Shrimp farming advances, challenges, and opportunities" by Villarreal, H.

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"The estimates are now closer to four billion dollars a year in losses, mainly driven by white spot and AHPND."

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What will you learn: 

• (00:00 ) Highlight
• (01:15 ) Introduction
• (01:58 ) Farming intensity models
• (03:39 ) Feed cost pressure
• (04:54 ) Disease vulnerability
• (05:26 ) Genetics strategy shift
• (06:15 ) Extrusion technology role
• (08:45 ) Closing thoughts

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