Skretting has launched its functional feed Armis in India, designed to support the resilience of shrimp facing challenging conditions and provide optimal nutrition to safeguard farm performance. The product will be rolled out across other Asian producer countries.
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 on the shrimp and can potentially impact production. Skretting has announced that it recognizes the scale of the threat posed by these challenges and has launched the brand-new feed, Armis, designed to support the endurance of shrimp while they face challenging conditions.
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. According to the company, now, farmers can turn to Armis, a practical solution that supports the shrimp’s resilience and continued growth under challenging conditions.
Armis has been developed over the past three years, built upon the company’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,” comments Christian Delannoy, Skretting Global Product Manager – Health.
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, according to a statement from Skretting.
“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 rolled out across other Asian producer countries.
