Why do aquaculture species grow quickly?
Growth rates vary by species, genetics, life stage, feed, health, water quality, temperature and farm management. Some farmed fish and shrimp species grow relatively quickly because their biology is suited to the production environment and because producers manage nutrition and farming conditions for the species being raised.
Rapid growth is not the only measure of good production. Health, welfare, feed use, survival, water quality and product quality are also important when performance is assessed.
Frequent questions on animal health and welfare
Why do aquaculture species grow quickly?
Growth rates vary by species, genetics, life stage, feed, health, water quality, temperature and farm management. Some farmed fish and shrimp species grow relatively quickly because their biology is suited to the production environment and because producers manage nutrition and farming conditions for the species being raised.
Are farms healthy environments for producing fish and shrimp?
Aquaculture farms can provide healthy environments for fish and shrimp when they are designed and managed for the needs of the species.
Is low fish meal/fish oil content in feeds harmful to fish and shrimp?
No. The latest feed formulations are specifically designed to give aquaculture species all of the nutrients that they need in order to optimise their health and growth performance, and to ensure end-product quality.