Farmers in Nghe An province proactively protect shrimp and fish from the cold.
Thanh Phuc•December 16, 2024 06:54
Nghe An is experiencing days of intense cold, and forecasts indicate this will continue. Due to the extreme weather, shrimp and fish farmers are forced to stay in their ponds and implement various measures to protect their livestock from the cold.
Currently, most shrimp farmers who planted their winter crop have been raising shrimp for 50-60 days, but are facing severe cold weather, which will affect the growth of the farmed shrimp. (Photo: TP)Failure to maintain the minimum temperature will weaken the shrimp, making them susceptible to disease and premature death. Therefore, pond owners must prepare protective measures when temperatures drop. Photo: TPAs the weather turned cold, the fish ponds were covered with tarpaulins, nets, and plastic sheeting to ensure the temperature inside remained above 23 degrees Celsius. Photo: TPRegularly adding water is also a way to protect shrimp from the cold. Photo: TPMr. Vu Van Minh, a shrimp farmer in Quynh Xuan commune (Hoang Mai town), said: “This winter season, I'm raising shrimp in 4 outdoor ponds. The shrimp have been there for over 45 days. During cold days, to keep the shrimp warm, the ponds are filled with extra water and the aerators are running regularly.” (Photo: TP)At the same time, maintain gentle aeration systems at the bottom of the pond to enhance the even circulation of water within the pond. Photo: TPAdding probiotics to feed helps boost shrimp immunity. Photo: TPDrop a float at the bottom of the pond to check the water temperature and adjust the aeration machine. Photo: TPMost shrimp farming areas during the winter season have net houses, equipped with appropriate water supply and drainage systems, and backup generators to ensure uninterrupted aeration and water pumping. Photo: TPCurrently, the price of commercial shrimp remains high at 150,000 VND/kg (70 shrimp per kg) and is expected to increase further during the Lunar New Year. Shrimp farmers in Dien Chau, Quynh Luu districts and Hoang Mai town are closely monitoring their ponds and shrimp growth to implement appropriate solutions and minimize losses caused by severe cold weather. Photo: TPClip: TP
