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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.
Supporting fish and shrimp through different challenges
Functional feeds are developed for different species, production phases and defined challenges. Depending on the product and production situation, nutritional support may need to begin before an anticipated challenge, rather than only once conditions have changed.
Different nutritional approaches are developed for different situations. For example, some functional feeds support fish or shrimp during demanding production phases and changing environmental conditions, while others address more specific considerations such as elevated water temperatures, reduced oxygen availability, or periods when gut and gill function may come under additional pressure.
Necto, Lorica, HT and HTO₂, and Shield are examples of functional feeds developed for different species and production situations. The appropriate product and timing depend on the challenge, species and production conditions.
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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.