ICAR-CIBA Developed Specialized Blue Swimmer Crab Feed: BSCrab Plus

• The ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) has marked a historic milestone in aquaculture by developing the world’s first commercially formulated pelleted feed specifically designed for blue swimmer crab (Portunus reticulatus) grow-out farming.
• The feed is scientifically formulated and nutritionally balanced. This innovative feed boasts high attractability and excellent water stability, ensuring optimal consumption.
• Highly palatable and digestible ingredients for better digestibility and FCR.
• Feed available from 1.8 to 6.0 mm diameter.
• Ensures high survival and faster growth. Tested and demonstrated.
• Recent culture trials have demonstrated outstanding field performance, with crabs reaching an impressive 150 grams in 105 days and achieving a high survival rate of 75%. By enhancing feed efficiency and boosting profitability, this breakthrough promotes sustainable, eco-friendly crab farming practices and offers a lucrative opportunity for coastal farmers. This will create sustainable blue swimmer crab farming and has good export potential.
• Ready for commercialisation.

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