Nghe An farmers proactively protect shrimp and fish from cold
Thanh Phuc•DNUM_BGZBCZCACE 06:54
Nghe An is experiencing days of severe cold, and it is forecasted to continue. Due to the extreme weather, shrimp and fish farmers have to stay in their ponds and deploy a series of measures to protect their animals from the cold.
Currently, most households raising shrimp in the winter crop have been planting for 50-60 days, and are experiencing severe cold, which will affect the growth of farmed shrimp. Photo: TPIf the minimum temperature is not ensured, the shrimp will become weak, sick and die prematurely. Therefore, pond owners must prepare plans to cover them when the temperature drops. Photo: TPWhen the weather turns cold, the ponds are covered with canvas, nets, and airtight nylon to ensure the temperature inside is 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 pond owner in Quynh Xuan commune (Hoang Mai town) said: "This winter crop, I raised 4 shrimp ponds outdoors. Currently, the shrimp have been raised for over 45 days. On cold days, to keep the shrimp warm, the ponds are supplied with more water and fans are run regularly." Photo: TPAt the same time, maintain light aeration systems at the bottom of the pond to increase the even circulation of water in the pond. Photo: TPAdding probiotics to food to enhance shrimp's resistance. Photo: TPDrop a float to check the water temperature at the bottom of the pond to adjust the aerator. Photo: TPMost of the winter shrimp farming areas have net house systems, installed with suitable water supply and drainage systems, and equipped with backup generators to ensure uninterrupted air fans and water pumps. Photo: TPCurrently, the price of commercial shrimp is hovering at a high level of 150,000 VND/kg (70 pieces) and is expected to increase further during Tet. Shrimp farmers in Dien Chau, Quynh Luu districts and Hoang Mai town are closely monitoring their ponds and shrimp growth to find appropriate solutions to minimize damage caused by cold and severe cold. Photo: TPClip: TP
