Broodstock Multiplication Center (BMC)
- Genetic Selection: Identifying and selecting shrimp with desirable traits such as rapid growth, disease resistance, adaptability to environmental conditions, and other economically important traits.
- Breeding Program Management: Implementing controlled breeding programs to ensure the transmission of favorable genetic traits to the next generation of shrimp.
- Disease Control: Implementing biosecurity measures to prevent and control diseases among the shrimp broodstock, as healthy parents contribute to the health of the offspring.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed records of the genetic background, performance, and breeding history of the shrimp broodstock to facilitate informed decision-making in the breeding program.
The establishment of a Shrimp Broodstock Multiplication Center is crucial for the sustainability and success of shrimp aquaculture, as it helps ensure the availability of superior genetic lines that contribute to increased production efficiency, disease resistance, and overall profitability in the shrimp farming industry.