Automatic Shrimp Feeders. Shrimp Feed Management: Progression from Hand Feeding to Auto Feeders.

Shrimp production has been one of the most important sectors of aquaculture for both its market value and acceptance. As the industry continues to evolve there is increased pressure to improve efficiency and cut costs. Given the feed and feed management are two primary drivers of production, pollution, and economic returns there is a need to improve them. Traditionally, shrimp feeding protocols rely on a combination of feed trays and predetermined feed plans which do not account for real time consumption of feed preferences. Over the last decade, many farmers have moved toward automated feeding systems. This includes simple timer-based feeders to more advanced feeders using passive acoustic feedback. This presentation will present information to help you understand feed intake of shrimp and describe our step-by-step evolution through feeing technologies. Hopefully, providing you with a better understanding of feed management and the benefits of automated feeding systems. D. Allen Davis is an Aquatic Animal Nutritionist holding the position of Professor with the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. Auburn University. He is a warm water nutritionist specializing in applied nutrition and feed management. He has authored a number of publications and also serves as associate editor for The Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. Over his career, he has co-authored over 254 journal articles, 14 book chapters, 1 book, and has contributed to over 87 articles and symposium proceedings.