Bafador – New Aqua Feed Additive in India
Aquafeed additives play a significant role in the aquaculture industry in India. Aqua feed additives are designed to enhance the growth and performance of fish and shrimp. They provide essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that may be lacking in the base feed, promoting better growth rates, increased feed conversion efficiency, and improved overall productivity. Bacteria that may cause issues during stressful situations are naturally present in fish and shrimp farm environments. Stressors can include a change in temperature, season and handling. These events can allow for opportunistic bacteria to develop and cause issues. In 2022, Skretting and Proteon worked to develop BAFADOR, a new feed additive in India. The feed additive contains naturally occurring organisms - called phages, to target specific bacteria. Used ahead of challenges, the product can support fish to cope with challenges from aeromonas and pseudomonas. When natural health solutions can be appli...