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Opportunities and Challenges in Shrimp Farming
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Opportunities and Challenges in Shrimp Farming
with Dr. Kurt Servin
Livestock Community
13.43 min
Hello everyone, and welcome to a brand-new episode of Livestock Community Podcast! Today, we are excited to have with us Kurt Servin, a seasoned expert in aquaculture and a proud Ph.D. graduate of Plymouth University. Kurt currently serves as a consultant at Jefo, where he focuses on various aspects of aquaculture, with a special emphasis on shrimp farming. In this insightful episode, we’ll dive deep into the intricate world of shrimp farming, exploring not only the core practices but also the many factors that influence this ever-evolving industry. Kurt will share his extensive knowledge about aquaculture, shedding light on the challenges shrimp farmers face, the latest market trends, and the essential components that contribute to successful shrimp farming operations. We hope you find this episode packed with valuable insights into aquaculture and shrimp farming. Thank you for tuning in! Â
Our guest - Dr. Kurt Servin
With a Ph.D. in Marine Science and an MBA, Dr. Kurt Servin has extensive expertise in aquaculture, aquafeed nutrition, farm management, and business intelligence. He earned his Ph.D. from Plymouth University, studying natural prebiotics and probiotics to boost shrimp immunity and stress tolerance.Â
Dr. Servin’s research focuses on ingredient functionality and gut modulation in aquatic species, promoting welfare and product quality. For over 18 years, he has been a respected speaker at global aquaculture events and has co-authored peer-reviewed publications in journals like Sustainability and Aquaculture Nutrition, advancing sustainable practices and fish meal reduction in aquafeeds.
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Timestamps
(00:18) - Basics of shrimp farming. 
(00:36) - Global competitiveness in the shrimp farming industry. 
(01:41) - Water quality management in shrimp farming systems. 
(02:15) - Primary challenges faced by shrimp farmers today. 
(02:55) - The role of feed in shrimp farming and its associated challenges. 
(03:43) - Key factors influencing the success of shrimp farms. 
(04:15) - Disease management strategies in shrimp farming
(05:00) - Environmental impacts of shrimp farming and how they can be mitigated. 
(05:31) - Comparison of shrimp farming and other types of aquaculture in terms of sustainability. 
(06:26) - Economic aspects of shrimp farming, especially for small-scale farmers. 
(07:11) - Potential benefits and challenges of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) in shrimp farming. 
(07:58) - Genetic selection and breeding improvements in shrimp farming. 
(08:41) - Main markets for farmed shrimp and their evolution. 
(10:10) - Future trends in shrimp farming. 
(11:19) - How producers can influence the sustainability of shrimp farming. 
(12:07) - Advice for young researchers and professionals interested in shrimp farming.