Document type: manual published by theIGB (Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries)
Authors: Paolo Gamberoni, Matthew James Slater, David Bierbach, Mirko Bögner, Sven Wuertz
Abstract in French (translation): Monitoring the Health and Welfare of White-Legged Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in Aquaculture
This IGB handbook provides an overview of the current global status of white-legged shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming. It focuses on the welfare of shrimp in aquaculture, with an emphasis on morphological changes observed under stressful conditions. Morphological lesions are illustrated with figures, accompanied by recommended observation procedures. Experimental results and field observations are described to support the interpretation of the indicators. This IGB manual is specifically intended for professionals, companies, and associations in the aquaculture sector to promote animal welfare aspects in shrimp farming. It can also serve as a reference for experiments or routine on-farm observations, particularly on a small scale, where standardized operational protocols are often less developed. Shrimp experts are invited to share their comments and suggestions and to submit completed morphological index forms to enrich the dataset.
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This IGB Manual provides an overview of the current global status of Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming. It focuses on shrimp welfare in aquaculture, with emphasis of morphological modifications under stress conditions. Morphological lesions are presented through figures, along with recommended observation procedures. Experimental results and farm observations are described to support the index interpretation. This IGB Manual especially addresses practitioners, companies and associations from the aquaculture sector to foster animal welfare aspects in shrimp farming. It can also serve as a reference resource in experimental settings or routine farm observations, particularly at small-scale, where standardised operational protocols are often less developed. Shrimp experts are invited to provide feedback and suggestions, and to submit filled morphological index forms for expansion of the dataset.
Link to the manual (pdf)
