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Improvement of traditional shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta

Abstract
- Improvements to traditional brackishwater shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam are discussed. A technical support program has been implemented based on a so-called improved extensive shrimp culture method, as previously developed and tested by the Artermia and Shrimp Research and Development Center (ASRDC). The program focuses on: 1) the use of hatchery-produced postlarvae (of Penaeus monodon and P. merguinensis) nursed for three to four weeks, and 2) the application of low-cost pond management practices including predator control, supplementary feeding and frequent water renewal. A credit program, managed as a revolving fund was made available. A dialogue among participating farmers was encouraged through the organization of group meetings before and after each production cycle.
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- Sustainable aquaculture [2460]
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Date
- 1994
Author
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Truong Trong Nghia
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Vu Ngoc Ut
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Nguyen Kim Quang
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Rothuis, A.J.
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Type
- Journal Article
Publisher
- ICLARM