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Functional feeds
Fish and shrimp can face additional demands during particular stages of production, including handling, transfer and changing environmental conditions. Functional feeds provide targeted nutritional support before or during defined production phases and challenges.
They form part of a wider approach that includes sound farm management, biosecurity and, where appropriate, veterinary guidance. Products and applications vary by species, market and production conditions.
Plan nutritional support around the challenge
Timing is an important consideration when using functional feeds. Depending on the product and production situation, nutritional support may need to begin before an anticipated challenge, rather than only once conditions have changed.
Your local Skretting team can provide guidance on product choice, appropriate timing and availability in your market.
Functional feeds for different needs
Functional feeds are developed for different species, production phases and defined challenges. The appropriate nutritional approach depends on the animal, production conditions and the situation being addressed.
Resilience during challenging conditions
Some functional feeds provide targeted nutritional support during demanding production phases or changing environmental conditions.
Necto is a functional diet for fish powered by proprietary EDGEOS PhytoComplexes and a tailored combination of functional ingredients. Lorica provides functional nutrition for farmed shrimp during demanding production phases and environmental challenges.
Environmental conditions
Some functional diets are developed for specific environmental conditions. HT and HTO₂, for example, are intended for fish exposed to elevated water temperatures and reduced oxygen availability.
Gut and gill support
Shield is developed for Mediterranean fish species during periods when gut and gill function may come under additional pressure, including as water temperatures rise.
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Frequently asked questions
What are functional feeds?
Functional feeds are designed to provide targeted nutritional support during defined production phases or challenges, such as handling, transfer or changing environmental conditions.
When should I consider using a functional feed?
The appropriate timing depends on the product and production situation. For anticipated challenges, nutritional support may need to begin beforehand so that it is in place when the challenge occurs.
Your local Skretting team can provide guidance on product choice, timing and availability.
Are functional feeds medicines?
No. Functional feeds are nutritional products. They do not replace veterinary treatment, good farm management, biosecurity or disease-control measures.