Khanh Hoa Center for Genetics and Breeding of Shrimp Broodstock in Phuoc Dinh Commune is one of three centers for research, breeding and production of broodstock shrimp in Vietnam, contributing to helping the domestic shrimp industry reduce dependence on imported seed sources.

The center is 15 hectares wide, with two subdivisions, including the genetic broodstock center and the commercial broodstock center.

This place applies modern technology to help decode the entire genome of shrimp on a large scale, analyze and preserve the purest and most superior genes.

The center is 15 hectares wide, with two subdivisions, including the genetic broodstock center and the commercial broodstock center.

This place applies modern technology to help decode the entire genome of shrimp on a large scale, analyze and preserve the purest and most superior genes.

Each shrimp family is cared for in completely separate tanks.

Viet-Uc Group is the first and only unit in Vietnam to proactively deploy genetic programs and select shrimp broodstock, applying molecular genetic technology (Genomics) to research and breed development.

Each shrimp family is cared for in completely separate tanks.

Viet-Uc Group is the first and only unit in Vietnam to proactively deploy genetic programs and select shrimp broodstock, applying molecular genetic technology (Genomics) to research and breed development.

Genetic broodstock stage Nauplius (Nau) to Postlarvae 12 (Post 12).

During this period, broodstock shrimp are fed a specialized diet, 8 times per day. Specialized units periodically check and collect water samples weekly to optimally control environmental indicators, and at the same time strictly evaluate and screen genetic criteria when shrimp reach Post 12 before moving on to the next stage.

Genetic broodstock stage Nauplius (Nau) to Postlarvae 12 (Post 12).

During this period, broodstock shrimp are fed a specialized diet, 8 times per day. Specialized units periodically check and collect water samples weekly to optimally control environmental indicators, and at the same time strictly evaluate and screen genetic criteria when shrimp reach Post 12 before moving on to the next stage.

When they reach a weight of about 5 g, the shrimp continue to be raised separately in each tank to monitor the growth rate and in-depth genetic indicators of each family. At standard size, shrimp are marked with fluorescent color codes to identify and differentiate families before moving on to the next stage.

When the shrimp reach a weight of 45g, staff apply RFID technology to implant an electronic chip into each individual, acting as a "citizen identification card", helping to identify, track pedigree and trace origin. This technology is a bridge between DNA data and molecular markers in the laboratory with actual individual shrimp at the hatchery.

After screening, mature broodstock are brought into the hatchery area to prepare for spawning. At this stage, shrimp need to use high-quality fresh nutrition, use clean marine worms proactively produced by businesses, control absolute biosafety, and prevent pathogens from being transmitted to the larval generation.

Water treatment plant area for shrimp farming.

According to the enterprise, the water supplied to the system must undergo strict treatment to completely destroy dangerous pathogens such as white spot virus (WSSV), bacteria that cause acute hepatopancreatic necrosis (AHPND), bacteria that cause premature shrimp death (EMS), and microsporidia (EHP).

Water treatment plant area for shrimp farming.

According to the enterprise, the water supplied to the system must undergo strict treatment to completely destroy dangerous pathogens such as white spot virus (WSSV), bacteria that cause acute hepatopancreatic necrosis (AHPND), bacteria that cause premature shrimp death (EMS), and microsporidia (EHP).

On October 18, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan (center) and other experts and scientists visited the Center for Genetics and Breeding of Shrimp Broodstock.

According to regulations, people entering the center must undergo a bathing, disinfection and quarantine process for at least 48 hours in a biosafety area, to prevent the entry of pathogens from the outside environment and protect the quality of shrimp seeds from the early stages.

On October 18, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan (center) and other experts and scientists visited the Center for Genetics and Breeding of Shrimp Broodstock.

According to regulations, people entering the center must undergo a bathing, disinfection and quarantine process for at least 48 hours in a biosafety area, to prevent the entry of pathogens from the outside environment and protect the quality of shrimp seeds from the early stages.

Minister Vu Hai Quan and his delegation visited the genetic shrimp broodstock area. He said that it is necessary to identify priority tasks for Vietnam to master shrimp seed production technology. Research on brackish water shrimp breeding must be linked to production practices, prioritizing growth traits, disease resistance, ability to withstand adverse conditions and proactively source shrimp broodstock.

Bui Toan

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