T-FOOD – intestinal probiotic help prevent and support curing wfs, empty intestine

T-FOOD

Intestinal Probiotic For Healthy And Fast Shrimp Growth

Lactobacillus is a strain of lactic acid bacteria that is being widely used in probiotics to improve gut health of farmed shrimp. The addition of Lactobacillus spp. in shrimp diets have been shown to inhibit pathogenic bacteria; In addition, it also helps shrimp absorb nutrients better, thereby reducing FCR while ensuring fast shrimp growth, bringing higher profits for each farming crop.

T-Food intestinal probiotic help prevent and support curing wfs, empty intestine

Like humans, the shrimp gut contains a rich and diverse microbiome, which plays a very important role not only in digestibility but also in the shrimp’s resistance and overall health. feed. To improve this microbiome, fermented probiotic products from Lactobacillus spp., are now widely used in shrimp farming. This is considered a safe and sustainable method to prevent common diseases and improve shrimp growth.

1.What is Lactobacillus spp?

Lactobacillus is a genus of gram-positive, rod- or spherical-shaped, anaerobic or aerobic, acidophilic, and non-spore forming bacteria. They form an important part of the microbiome in both humans and animals, especially in the digestive system.

With the ability to produce lactic acid as well as synthesize various antibacterial substances such as diacetyl, hydrogen peroxide and bacteriocin, Lactobacillus spp. has long been classified as beneficial bacteria and is commonly used in probiotic products, especially for the food processing industry. Particularly in the shrimp farming industry, thanks to the continuous efforts of Australian researcher – David Moriarty, probiotics including preparations from Lactobacillus spp. has also been gradually applied since the 2000s and currently occupies an important position in the sustainable development of the entire industry.

2.Which are the benefits of Lactobacillus spp for shrimp?

Like many other lactic acid bacteria, Lactobacillus spp. incapable of producing most of the compounds necessary for their normal growth and development. Therefore, they have to symbiosis in the intestinal tract and synthesize nutrients from the food that shrimp eat. It is in this process that they will produce lactic acids that lead to a decrease in intestinal pH, which inhibits the growth of most harmful microorganisms.

In addition, Lactobacillus spp. It also supports the digestive system in fermenting lactose, sucrose, galactose, as well as absorbing vitamins and excreting toxins through active enzymes. Thanks to the above characteristics, Lactobacillus spp. is applied in improving intestinal health for shrimp, thereby bringing specific benefits such as:

T-Food intestinal probiotic help prevent and support curing wfs, empty intestine

2.1. Prevention and treatment of intestinal diseases

Intestinal diseases in shrimp such as white feces, loose intestines, empty intestines, broken segments… are all caused by harmful bacteria, fungi or toxic algae that invade and secrete toxins that destroy the intestinal wall, making the shrimp intestines inflamed, infection and lead to many other serious problems. Thanks to its pH-lowering properties by lactic acid as well as the production of other antibacterial compounds, Lactobacillus spp. will inhibit the growth of these harmful agents, thereby rebalancing the intestinal microflora to help shrimp recover from disease.

2.2. Enhance nutrient absorption

Because the shrimp’s intestinal tract is quite short, the food often does not have enough time to be fully digested before being discharged, leading to the shrimp eating a lot but slow growing due to not absorbing enough nutrients. By adding Lactobacillus spp. into the intestinal tract, their enzymatic activities will support the metabolism of feed, helping shrimp absorb more nutrients in a shorter time. This will reduce the FCR, while also limiting the amount of organic waste, helping to improve and maintain pond water quality.

2.3. Strengthen immune system

By inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and improving digestibility, Lactobacillus spp. will strengthen the immune system of shrimp, thereby improving the overall health of farmed shrimp. This is why the use of probiotics from Lactobacillus spp. considered a safer and more sustainable method than antibiotics. Because antibiotics are only used to treat diseases, that is, in the passive position; and probiotics keep the density of harmful bacteria at a low level and make shrimp healthier by absorbing enough nutrients, thereby taking the initiative in disease prevention. Moreover, using probiotics from Lactobacillus spp. completely friendly to the environment and shrimp health, no long-term harm like when using antibiotics.

3. Application of Lactobacillus spp. into shrimp farming

Through intensive research and development, Truc Anh BiOtech has successfully combined 6 strains of bacteria belonging to the genus Lactobacillus to create T-Food – a probiotic product that helps improve intestinal health of farmed shrimp. These bacterial strains were isolated and selected from shrimp intestines belonging to local culture ponds that have been successfully cultured through many crops, ensuring the ability to inhibit harmful bacteria and high enzyme activity of the product.

Environmentally friendly and safe for health, T-Food can be used for shrimp in all stages of culture. To use effectively, please dissolve T-Food in water and then mix it with food according to the ratio instructions on the package.

In the case of shrimp infected with intestinal disease, with symptoms of weak feed consumption, reduced feeding, farmers can increase the dose of T-Food to 10 – 15g /kg of feed and feed the shrimp. Depending on the condition of the pond, but the actual use shows that with the infected shrimp rate of 3-20%, if detected early and using T-Food for treatment, it only takes 2-5 days for the shrimp to recover from the disease.