fysiologiske effekter av krill i reker

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

The study focuses on addressing a significant challenge faced by the global shrimp farming industry due to the disease hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis (HPM), caused by the microsporidian Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP). EHP infects the shrimp's hepatopancreas, disrupting nutrient absorption and storage, leading to stunted growth, size variability, and other negative effects on shrimp health. This disease has caused widespread economic losses for shrimp farmers due to reduced production, increased expenses for disease management, and susceptibility to secondary infections. This study is exanding on a pilot study conducted in collaboration with the University of Arizona that provided indicative results that krill meal can alleviate the symptoms of EHP. In this study, a dose dependent evaluation will be conducted and the effect of different feeding patterns and infection methods will be performed and evaluated together with preivous studies on attractability and immunity.