New research shows oregano essential oil, strategic tool for vibriosis prevention. An independent trial conducted at Nong Lam University, Vietnam, showed that the inclusion of Orego-Stim Forte to the diets of Litopenaeus vannamei significantly improved shrimp survivability when challenged by Vibrio parahaemolyticus (+17.5%), a pathogen estimated to cause annual losses of over $1 billion in global shrimp production. Results indicated lower Vibrio counts, higher total haematocyte counts (THC) and higher levels of phenoloxidase in groups supplemented with Orego-Stim Forte.
Lawrence Brown, Senior Technical & Account Manager at Anpario commented:
“There is growing interest in plant extracts as aquafeed additives to improve the gut health, performance, and disease resilience of farmed aquatic species. This trial demonstrates the potential of Orego-Stim Forte as a functional feed ingredient for vibriosis prevention in shrimp. A conservative estimate is that the increase in survival rates observed using Orego-Stim Forte would deliver an 8:1 return of investment to the farmer.”
Oregano oil sources have many well-documented properties, including antimicrobial, antioxidant and immunomodulatory functions. Orego-Stim Forte, developed and manufactured by independent feed additive manufacturer Anpario, is a leading phytogenic feed additive formulated from a unique source of 100 percent natural oregano essential oil and quillaja saponins. For more information, please contact aqua@anpario.com.